The Internship Policy of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) provides an excellent opportunity for budding scholars to familiarise themselves with the role of soft power in foreign policy formulation in the Government of India. These ‘Interns’ shall be given exposure to various Sections with ICCR and would be expected to supplement the process of analysis in various fields including creative writing, cultural mapping, technology upgradation in EGIT, creating a module for performing and visual art, historical cultural linkages of India with other countries and the use of Social Media in Cultural Diplomacy. It aims at active participation in the learning process through experimentation and putting into practice the knowledge acquired in the classrooms.
Objectives
- To provide exposure to ICCR’s functioning and the role of cultural diplomacy in foreign policy.
- To offer interns an opportunity to participate actively in cultural research, creative tasks, and the development of modules for performing arts.
- To involve interns in global discussions through paper presentations and research.
Intake
Intake : A maximum of 15 interns will be engaged by ICCR during the course of a year.
Location : The interns will be placed at ICCR, New Delhi and its Regional Offices in Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Guwahati, Ahmadabad and Hyderabad.
Duration : Each intern will be engaged for a maximum period of four months.
Duties & Responsibilities : Interns will be assigned specific topics of work by the concerned Sectional Head and may be required to conduct research, write reports, analyze evolving developments or carry out any other task entrusted to them by the Sectional Heads.
Benefits
Honorarium : An honorarium of ₹ 10,000/- per month will be paid to each intern.
Air Fare : The cost of one-time to and fro air travel is subject to a ceiling of the prevailing economy class airfare between the State capital and Delhi, from the domicile State or from the college/ university of the selected candidates will be provided.
NOTE: The interns would be responsible for their board and lodging in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Guwahati, Ahmadabad and Hyderabad.
Logistics Support: Necessary logistic support will be provided to the intern taking into account the functional requirements.
Certificate: Certificates will be issued to the interns on satisfactory completion of their internships and on submission of their Report/ Paper and its evaluation by the Head of the concerned Division.
Eligibility
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- The applicant should be a graduate in Humanities/ Mass Communication/ Journalism/ Designing/
- Anthropology/ History/ Art/ Archaeology Science/ Languages/ Museology/ Fine Arts.
- The age of the applicant should be less than or equal to 25 years as of 31st December of the year of the Internship.
Reservation / Preference / Priority
- Research scholars with a background in International Relations and Soft Power Projection may be given preference depending on the requirement of ICCR.
- The candidates with the highest academic marks are most likely to be called for the personal interview.
Exclusions :Individuals who have previously opted out of the internship program are not eligible to apply again.
Application Process
Online Application:
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Interested candidates must email their applications in the prescribed format to:
- [email protected] and [email protected] (Dy. Director General, Administration, ICCR, Azad Bhavan, IP Estate, New Delhi).
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Documents Required at the time of application:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Permission letter from the applicant’s supervisor or head of department (if the internship is taken during their coursework).
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At the end of the internship, interns must submit:
- A detailed report on the work carried out.
- A presentation (if required) on their work.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: The ICCR Internship Program
Together with learning about soft power and international affairs, the ICCR Internship Scheme gives students an opportunity to engage with ICCR’s cultural diplomacy, research, and creative writing departments.
Q2: ICCR Internship administration falls to whom?
The internship program is run by the self-governing Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), which answers to the Ministry of External Affairs.
Q3: The strategy offers what total benefit?
Monthly stipend of ₹10,000; air travel expenses to Delhi; assistance with logistics; certificate on successful completion for interns.
Q4: What eligibility requirement exists?
The applicant must be an Indian citizen aged not more than 25 years with outstanding academic record in the areas of Humanities, Fine Arts, Mass Communications, etc.
Q5: At one time, how many proposals can one submit?
One applicant can only submit one proposal for one given internship.
Q6: Under the program, what are interns expected to produce?
Particularly in the fields of cultural diplomacy and creative writing, interns would be expected to do research, examine trends, and support ICCR’s ongoing efforts.