Dates: Between June 1 - August 11
Place: Bangalore, India
For questions contact Sharifa Halimi at shalimi@sas.upenn.edu
Bangalore is the capital city of the Indian state of Karnataka in Southern India. It is sometimes referred to as the "Silicon Valley of India" because of its role as the nation's leading information technology exporter, and the "Garden City of India" because of its greenery and many public parks. Students staying in Bangalore will live in a demographically diverse city, home to educational and research institutions, a lively underground music scene, and a mix of restaurant types and cuisines.
Host Institution: Green Street Foundation Genetic Resource Ecology Energy and Nutrition Foundation (GREEN Foundation) is a charitable trust that has been working in the state of Karnataka on agrobiodiversity conservation for over 23 years. It has a vision of a well reserved, diverse ecosystem that will sustain the rural livelihoods of the present generation without eroding the resource base of the future. GREEN Foundation works with marginalized female farmers and focuses on conservation of agrobiodiversity and sustainable agriculture. GREEN Foundation adopts the following strategies to address the challenges faced by small scale famers: 1. Conservation of agrobiodiversity 2. Promotion of sustainable agriculture 3. Diversifying livelihoods to minimize risk 4. Maximize return to farmers through value addition and direct marketing of impact products 5. Bringing market, science and community together for a win-win proposition 6. Certification and Research. Students can develop a research project and/or help to further projects already in progress.
Visa Information:
Students are encouraged to determine their visa eligibility before submitting an application for their desired placement. Depending on citizenship and destination country, students may need a visa or work permit to participate in this internship. It is the student’s responsibility as a GRIP participant to determine their visa requirements and obtain a visa if needed.
Students may also access visa information and support through CIBT Visa.
Mentor: Students will be placed with mentors based on research interest, after they have been accepted into the program.
Program Dates: Between June 1 - August 11
Program Length: 6 - 8 Weeks
Housing: Options include a guest house, postgraduate housing, or airbnb
APPLICATION DEADLINE: CLOSED
What to Expect After Application Submission
The South Asia Center will review all complete applications for quality and eligibility and will share application materials with employers abroad within one week of each application deadline.
- Interviews for internship placements will take place any time in February or March. You will be scheduled for an interview via email, so please regularly check.
- SAC admission decisions will be announced to applicants in APRIL 2025.
- Accepted applicants need to commit to, or decline, the offer by one week after decision has been made through SAC.
Helpful Tips on Preparing Your Application
Reach out to Penn Career Services as you prepare your resume and cover letter/personal statement. Take advantage of the Career Services' service as soon as you are ready with a draft of your resume and personal statement. We encourage you to schedule an appointment with Career Services sooner rather than later.
We also recommend taking a peek at our SAC Blog, where previous students have submitted their reflections from previous years.