Intern and Volunteer R&D Opportunities at NARI

  India

Phaltan

Term: Throughout the year 
Durations of Program: 3-6 months, 7-12 months and over 2 years
Typical Duration of Program: 3-6 months
Dates: ASAP

Description: By working as an intern/volunteer in a R&D non-governmental organization (NGO) in rural Maharashtra, you can make a difference!

Nature of work
(1) Develop technologies using sophisticated S&T tools for rural areas.
(2) Be a part of producing national and state policies on renewable energy.
(3) Help in creating a Center for Sustainable Development.

Contact us for details of the center.

You will directly work with Anil K. Rajvanshi, the Director of the Institute.

Anil is:
* B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from I.I.T. Kanpur
* Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Florida, U.S.A.
* Winner of Jamnalal Bajaj Award in 2001
* Winner of FICCI Award 2002
* Nominated for Energy Globe Award, 2004

Highlights: This is more in the nature of volunteer work. Hence we will offer you a free place to stay plus a decent stipend which will be enough to keep your body and soul together!

This experience is not for those who consider this as another job. This is not a job but a mission.

Qualifications: Brilliant young engineers/scientist and future leaders who want to be involved in nation building and providing a better life to 60% of rural poor. Basic requirements are B.Tech in Mechanical, Chemical, Material Science, etc. M.Tech and Ph.D's are also welcome.

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: NARI has been having interns from all over the world since early 1970's. Almost all of these volunteers/interns come to NARI with their own funds and for the rural experience. NARI provides them an excellent opportunity to work on rural development. Staying and living in Phaltan also allows these interns to experience life in rural India. NARI hosts interns in the areas of agriculture, renewable energy, engineering and sustainable development. Since NARI is an R&D institute, we expect the interns to have a minimum of bachelor's degree in agriculture, engineering or sciences. Interns with master's degree are preferred. NARI benefits from the enthusiasm of these interns and in turn these interns get a rich experience of doing projects relevant to rural India. There is a tremendous opportunity at NARI to get hands on experience of developing technologies.

This Program is open to World Wide Participants.

Participants Travel to India Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Written Application

Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute (NARI)'s Mission Statement: Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) is a non-profit organization and an NGO working in rural India. It develops technologies which provide sustainable and holistic development for rural areas. The Institute undertakes research and development in agriculture, renewable energy, animal husbandry and sustainable development. The basic philosophy of the Institute is to solve the age old problems of rural India with the use of modern science and technology.

Year Founded: 1968