Life Sciences Internship and Dissertation | IASST Recruitment | Apply Now
If you are searching for a life sciences internship in a premier government research institute, here is an excellent opportunity. The IASST recruitment notification invites applications from students for summer internships, training programs, and project dissertation opportunities in multiple research domains. These projects in life sciences provide hands-on research exposure in microbiology, biotechnology, drug discovery, microbial genetics, and biomedicine.
About the Institute
The Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), Guwahati is an autonomous research institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. The institute conducts interdisciplinary research across physical sciences, chemical sciences, computational sciences, and life sciences. IASST focuses on fundamental science and technology development using regional resources. The institute houses modern research facilities including TEM, SEM, XRD, LCMS-MS, AFM, and DNA sequencing platforms. These facilities support cutting-edge projects in life sciences and advanced scientific research. IASST continues to contribute significantly to innovation and scientific advancement in India.
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About the Program
The Institute invites applications against the available vacancies (2026-2027) for short-term summer internship/training (2 months) and project dissertation (6 months) in various areas.
Subject Areas and Eligibility Criteria
1. Microbiome/probiotics
- Intern: Pursuing B.Sc./B.Tech in microbiology/ biotechnology/ biochemistry
- Dissertation: Pursuing M.Sc. in Microbiology or Biotechnology
2. Experimental Soft Condensed Matter/Material Science/Polymer Sciences/Biomaterials/Nanomaterials
- Pursuing: B.Sc/B.Tech./B.S./M.Sc./M.Tech /M.S/M.Tech in Biotechnology/Botany
3. Antimicrobial agents against drug-resistant human pathogens and Plant-Microbe Interactions
- Intern: Pursuing B.Sc./M.Sc. in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Botany
- Dissertation: Pursuing M.Sc. in Microbiology/Biotechnology/Botany
4. Applied Microbiology and Biomedicine
- Pursuing: M.Sc. in any Branch of Life Sciences/ M.Sc. Bioinformatics
5. Pharmacology and Drug Discovery
- Pursuing: B.Tech (Biotechnology)/ MSc (Zoology /Biotechnology)
6. Biophysics; Cold Plasma Applications in Biology; Self-assembly
- Pursuing: B.Sc./M.Sc. in Biochemistry/ Biophysics / Biotechnology; M.Tech Medical
Devices/Biotechnology/ Environmental Sciences
7. Infectious diseases, Quorum sensing, Bacterial biofilm, and Drug discovery against antimicrobial resistance
- Pursuing: B. Sc./B. Tech. or M. Sc./M. Tech in Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ any branch of Life Sciences
8. Plant Microbiology and Microbial Genetics
- Pursuing: B.Tech (Biotechnology)/ MSc (Botany/Biochemistry/ Microbiology / Biotechnology /Life Sciences
9. Supramolecular chemistry/nanozyme/sensors
- Dissertation: Pursuing M.Sc. in Biotechnology/ Life Sciences
How to Apply?
Interested candidates should apply online on the institute website.
Last Date to Apply: 20-03-2026
Selection Procedure
Selection will be based on merit (based on last semester marks)/interview, and the selected candidates’ list will be uploaded on the IASST website. The decisions of the admission committee will be final, and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
Internship/ Dissertation/ Training Fee
- Candidates selected for the project dissertation will have to pay a non-refundable fee of Rs. 2500 per month towards laboratory/chemical/equipment handling cost.
- Candidates selected for short-term internship/training will not be charged any fee.
Accommodation
Accommodation in the institute’s dormitory is subject to availability on the joining date. Preference will be given to students from outside Guwahati.
General Information
- Incomplete applications and those received after the closing date will not be entertained.
- Candidates should submit a No Objection Certificate from the parent institute during online application submission.
- Those unable to submit NOC during the application process should upload a self-declaration certificate.
- NOC submission is compulsory before joining the internship/dissertation/training at IASST.
- The internship/training program will start in June 2026, and the dissertation will begin in July 2026.
The IASST recruitment for life sciences internship programs offers an excellent chance for students to gain research experience in a government R&D institute. Participating in these projects in life sciences will help students develop laboratory skills, research exposure, and scientific expertise useful for careers in academia and biotechnology industries.
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