With a view to develop and hone skills for analyzing security-related issues, the IPCS has started an Interns & Visiting Fellows program. We encourage young budding students, pursuing post graduate studies in Political Science, History, International Studies and other related social sciences, as well as M.Phil. and Ph.D. scholars; desirous of making a career in research and analyses, to apply for these positions.
The IPCS accepts applications all through the year; further details of which are given below. |
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The internship caters primarily to students, interested in gaining knowledge about the South Asian region and the security issues that confront it today. The program will not only help the candidate gain work experience, but also equip them with research, writing and other organizational skills which will become invaluable assets in their future area of research work.
Applicants should have finished their graduate/post graduate degree in International Relations, Security Studies, Political Science or any other related subject.
Interns are expected to contribute Short Articles (800 words) / Special Reports (3000 Words) to the IPCS website. They are also expected to assist in other related, academic, research and administrative activities of the Institute.
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IPCS invites applications from M.Phil. and Ph.D. scholars, from India and abroad to work as visiting researchers for a short period.
The primary objective of providing visiting fellowships is to assist research scholars from India and abroad, with their ongoing research dissertation or thesis.
Visiting Fellows are expected to write Short Articles (800 Words) / Issue Briefs (2500 Words) / Special Reports (3000 Words) / Research Papers (6000-8000 Words) for the IPCS website. They are also expected to make presentations related to their research activities in the Institute and take part in other related, academic, administrative and research activities
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Interns and Visiting Fellows will be selected by an IPCS Committee, depending on their areas of research interest and vacancies / positions available. Preference will be given to candidates interested in working on Nuclear issues and Southeast Asia.
Presently, there are no internship positions available until March 2012. Interested applicants are advised to apply at least 6 months in advance for internship positions at the Institute.
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Three months. Applicants must clearly mention the months for which they are applying for the internship.
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Two each, for Interns and Visiting Fellows.
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Although the Institute does not provide accommodation, it can help the Interns/Visiting Fellows find the same.
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| Field Trips |
The Institute encourages Interns and Visiting Fellows to undertake field trips that will assist them in their research. The Institute will also help them meet policy makers and members of the strategic community in India.
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| Application Procedure |
Interested applicants may fill the application form and forward their curriculum vitae. Those applying for the position of 'Visiting Fellow', are additionally required to submit a short proposal of their intended research project. The applicants are also requested to send two letters of reference directly to the Institute.
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Applications may be sent to Dr. Suba Chandran, Director either by email (ipcs.intern@gmail.com, with a cc to subachandran@ipcs.org) or by post (IPCS, B-7/3, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi -110029). -
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Application Form
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Impressions from our Previous INTERNS
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Name: Sripathi Narayanan
E-mail : sripathi.narayanan@gmail.com
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Focus in IPCS
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Security concerns of Singapore and Maldives
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Educational Background:
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MA Defence and Strategic Studies, 2009, University of Madras, Chennai; M.Phil Defence and Strategic Studies, 2010, University of Madras, Chennai
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Publications:
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Singapore Elections: The opposition’s growing role;
EU sanctions on Myanmar: What next?;
Somali Pirates in the Indian Ocean: What are India’s options?
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Name: Saswati Debnath
E-mail : saswatiest64@gmail.com
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Focus in IPCS
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Indo Pak Relations
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Educational Background:
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International M.A. in Peace, Conflict and Development Studies. UNESCO Chair of Philosophy for Peace, Universitat Jaume-I, Spain
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Publications:
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Indo-Pak Relations: A Survey of Expert Opinions - II
Indo-Pak Relations: A Survey of Expert Opinions - I
J&K Panchayat Polls: Three Ideas
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Name: Buddhi Man Tamang
E-mail : buddhisyangdan@gmail.com
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Focus in IPCS
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Indo Nepal Relations
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Educational Background:
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MA in Politics with Specialization in International Studies (pursuing), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India
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Publications:
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Disintegration of Madhesi Parties: An Analysis
Nepal’s Peace Process and the ICG Report
The India-Nepal Peace and Friendship Treaty of 1950: Calls for Revision
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