The intern will assist the outreach team in: following up with applicants via calls and emails; guiding interested applicants through the application process by providing all necessary information; maintaining comprehensive trackers and reports of these interactions; preparing for outreach events, managing inventory, and performing data entry for information gathered from outreach events and other sources.
While a degree from any discipline is sufficient, strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and related data processing applications is crucial for this role, along with the ability to draw simple logical inferences from data. The role requires strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Prior experience in counselling, event management, or telecalling will be considered an advantage. Accuracy and timeliness of tasks given will be of paramount importance.
Practice – Land Governance
The intern will get exposed to how land information systems in India are created and managed by respective agencies, and what can be the ways to improve these systems. The internship will include: secondary research on land governance systems and initiatives in India; field engagement, including data collection and key informant interviews; policy analysis; and geo-spatial analysis.
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant discipline. Backgrounds in areas such as public policy, planning, law, GIS, real estate, rural development, or geography are especially relevant. Individuals who are strong in fieldwork and writing, comfortable working with data, and interested in research around land, governance, and policy are encouraged to apply. Strong analytical skills and the ability to take initiative and work collaboratively are required for this position. This is an immediate and full-time internship based in Bengaluru or Delhi and may involve travel. It requires a minimum commitment of two months.
Sustainable Energy Lab (SEL)
The Sustainable Energy Lab at IIHS focuses on the integration of design approaches, technologies, and operation techniques towards the net-zero-energy performance of buildings and communities. We investigate and implement integrated low-energy approaches for IIHS’ new near-carbon-neutral campus at Kengeri, Bengaluru. We combine passive design approaches with IoT-based monitoring of performance and control of systems.
This internship will involve activities related to renewable energy generation on the IIHS campus, such as: analyzing time series weather data; assisting in developing various statistical and AI/ML models for forecasting solar radiation and renewable energy production; reviewing the literature on new methods in the field of forecasting; conducting accuracy testing of the models generated; assisting in creating a streamlined process for developing and maintaining documentation of all forecasting models.
Eligible candidates may be enrolled in (the final year) or have a degree in Engineering (mechanical, electrical), Energy Science, or Data Analytics. A strong foundation in at least some of the areas of Data Analysis, Coding, and Energy Science is required. Exposure to time series forecasting and Machine Learning will be considered a plus along with comfort in understanding the logic of coding. Good documentation skills are a must. Candidates are required to have experience with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Other essential skills include Python/R.
IIHS School of Environment & Sustainability (SES) – Tree Identification and Growth Analysis
This internship will include: identifying trees for dendrometer installation; monitoring tree growth through measurement; documenting different plant species and creating a herbarium of these plants on the IIHS Kengeri campus; maintaining the herbarium; documenting and writing about plant species for IIHS reports and articles.
Applicants should hold a master’s degree in a relevant discipline such as Botany, Environmental Science, etc. The applicant should have prior knowledge of plant identification (trees, herbs, medicinal plants, and invasive plants). They must be proficient in MS Office. Experience in herbarium making will be an advantage. This internship is based at the IIHS Kengeri campus.
Urban Practitioners’ Programme – Capacity Building
The intern will collaborate with members of the Urban Practitioners’ Programme at IIHS, assisting in literature review, stakeholder interviews, and development of training materials. Additionally, the intern will support the team’s teaching and capacity-building activities.
The ideal candidate will have the skills to review and compile research in disciplines of urban planning, public policy or transportation planning. S/he must be proficient in MS Office. Familiarity with design tools for graphic production and presentation skills is desirable. Excellent writing skills in English and a working knowledge of Kannada will be an advantage.
Minimum eligibility will be a bachelor’s degree in urban planning/ development or allied disciplines. Candidates from diverse backgrounds with overlapping interests in urban mobility and public policy are encouraged to apply. The position is available at the earliest. This is a full-time internship based in Bengaluru and requires a minimum commitment of three months.
Media Lab
The intern’s responsibilities will include, but not limited to: understanding and interpreting the stakeholder’s brief to plan and schedule video shoots; preparing the studio or location for shoots, ensuring proper setup of lighting, cameras, teleprompters, microphones, and other necessary equipment; participating in all stages of video production, including pre-production planning, on-site production, and post-production editing; editing video content using Adobe Suite or DaVinci Resolve to create polished and professional videos; organizing and archiving media assets, including videos, photos, and other digital files, and ensuring they are easily accessible for future use; working effectively with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth project execution and high-quality outputs.
This internship will provide on-the-job training, mentorship and networking opportunities. The intern will gain exposure to high-impact projects that contribute to social change. The ideal intern should have at least a three-year degree in film production, media studies, communication or a related field. They should have knowledge and hands-on experience in video shooting and editing, and should be proficient in using Adobe Suite or DaVinci Resolve for video editing. Animation skills would be an advantage. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders, and strong organizational skills and attention to detail are required for the role. In addition, the intern should be proactive and self-driven, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse and dynamic environment.
IoT (Internet of Things) Lab
The internship will involve: collaborating with our experienced IoT Development team to design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality IoT Applications; gaining hands-on experience in ESP32 and Raspberry Pi platforms; writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code and assisting in debugging and troubleshooting to optimize application performance; working closely with cross-functional teams, including designers and product managers, to understand project requirements and deliver exceptional user experiences; documenting code and development processes and contributing to the creation of technical documentation; assisting in creating and executing comprehensive test plans to ensure the functionality, usability, and performance of applications; keeping up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in IOT and sharing insights and best practices with the team.
Applicants should have a graduate degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. They should be proficient in programming languages like Python, C, and C++, and familiar with hardware communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, RS485, RS232). Knowledge of wireless communication technologies (Wi-Fi, LoRa) and an ability to write clean, efficient, and well-documented code is required for the role. Experience with version control systems like Git will be a plus. The ideal Intern will have a passion for technology and innovation, with a strong ability to think non-linearly and approach problems from first principles. This internship is based in Bengaluru.
Geospatial Lab (GSL)
Machine Learning: The intern will work on developing machine learning methods for automated urban land cover classification pipelines using remote sensing data. Additionally, the intern will support the GSL’s teaching and capacity-building activities.
Applicants should be enrolled in or hold a master’s degree in Geoinformatics or related fields. They should be proficient in the application of machine learning tools and methods for remote sensing analysis, and competent in spatial data analysis using Google Earth Engine. This position is based in Bengaluru and requires a minimum commitment of three months.
Digital Blended Learning (DBL) – Market Research Data Collection
The intern will gather data from diverse secondary sources for a research project, verify the authenticity of the data, store the data (and the data sources) in a systematic manner, structure the data, and analyse the data to extract findings, inferences, and insights. The ability to explore multiple sources of data is important, as all the required data may not be available in a single source, and triangulation may be required to validate the data collected.
While a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from any discipline is sufficient, a high degree of proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and related data processing applications is very important for this role, along with the ability to make simple logical inferences from the data. Experience with gathering and analysing quantitive data will be an advantage.
Since this is a research project, the accuracy of the data collected is of paramount importance. This means that the intern should have the capability to identify reliable and authentic sources of data, capture data systematically so that the chain of evidence is maintained, and, most importantly, have high personal ethical and moral standards in data collection. Attention to detail is essential.
Urban Informatics Lab (UIL) – Estimating Urban Housing Stock using Remote Sensing
This internship is aimed at using remote sensing data to identify housing typologies and spatialize the housing stock in Indian cities. The intern will work with the team to build model pipelines that extract information from high-resolution satellite imagery and other geospatial datasets.
In addition to a solid conceptual understanding of machine learning, the ability to code in Python or a similar language is essential. The intern is also expected to have basic familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as Keras and Tensorflow . Experience in working with remote sensing data will be a plus.
Applicants with a demonstrated interest in applying statistics/machine learning to urban issues will be preferred. Applicants must have completed at least three years of undergraduate education.
This is a full-time in-person paid internship in Bengaluru, with an ideal duration of 3 to 6 months.
Communications – TNUSSP (Tamil Nadu Urban Sanitation Support Programme)
This internship will involve supporting project communications on the TNUSSP and City Wide Inclusive Sanitation (CWIS) projects. It includes, but is not limited to assisting in the development of a communications calendar and execution of the project communication plan, content development, and editing assistance across all communication material. It also includes providing support to all media related activities including building and maintaining all such relationships, documenting and archiving all project communication output. The intern is also expected to proactively support the updating and monitoring of social media and other academic profiles.
Candidates must have a Bachelor’s / Master’s in journalism, media, development studies, public policy, or any related disciplines. The internship will be based in Chennai.
School of Systems and Infrastructure (SSI)
The intern will be expected to support School-building activities and research at the SSI. S/he will assist with: the development of the SSI strategy document; building a comprehensive data repository of projects aligned to SSI; a market landscape research study on various SSI theme-aligned offerings (courses, capacity-building offerings, blended learning programs); various other SSI-centric research activities; initiating a dialogue with other Schools at IIHS, identifying key synergies and supporting the development of a strategic engagement and coordination plan.
Applicants should have a master’s or a bachelor’s degree in urban planning/ development/ architecture or allied disciplines. An Ideal candidate will have some knowledge of urban systems and the ability to engage with policy-facing questions. Interest in Institution-building in the urban domain will be an added advantage. They must be proficient in MS Office; have experience in secondary research and analytical writing; and have strong verbal and written communication skills. The internship will be based in Bengaluru.
Legal & Regulation
The intern will assist the Legal & Regulation team at IIHS on tasks such as research and drafting in relation to institutional contracts, legal opinions and compliance matters. The intern will also be responsible for providing legal support and assistance on various kinds of legal work, including IPR and relevant matters.
An ideal candidate will be someone who is committed, willing to learn, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. They will possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate a willingness to learn while carrying out a variety of activities as needed.
Communications & Design
Design Intern: The Intern will help with daily graphic design tasks, formatting, page layouts and typesetting. Minimum eligibility will be a bachelor’s degree. The Intern must have a good eye for design, be current in their understanding of design trends and tools, and proactive.
Social Media Intern: The Intern will be involved in monitoring IIHS’ social media handles on an everyday basis. The Intern will also help with social media postings, both from an ideation perspective as well as execution. A proactive attitude to look at other, similar organisations and institutions will be appreciated. Minimum eligibility will be a bachelor’s degree. Content writing skills and familiarity with the use of social media tools are a must. Design experience or a desire to learn design tools will be an added advantage.
Intern for Content Writing: The Intern will help with collating information for institutional newsletters and assist with other content writing requirements including writing for social media posts. The Intern must have an eye for detail and the ability to coordinate with multiple teams. Minimum eligibility will be a bachelor’s degree. Previous experience with writing in any form, across any platform is a must.
Intern for Website/Wordpress: The Intern will help with updating the existing digital assets including the IIHS website and other microsites. Previous experience with working on WordPress is a must. Understanding of and/or experience with back-end development is an added plus.
These are paid internships located in Bangalore. Some internships may be available in Delhi.
