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: India Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) is a research institution in the areas of biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. ATREE focuses on applied science through research, education and action that influence policy and practice on conservation of nature, management of natural resources, and sustainable development. ATREE uses research-based findings to enable discussions on environmental policy decisions through creating forums for policy dialogues with communities, researchers and public groups; providing strategic environmental policy perspectives that improve governance and civic-state relations and serve the interests of the rural poor; helping to institutionalize actions aimed at strengthening civil society's commitment and involvement in conservation; assisting communities in the conservation of natural resources, particularly water resources and biological diversity; developing decentralized, inclusive models of co-management of natural resources.
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. Students will be able to create their own research project related to above topics, or participate in field work already being conducted.
Program Dates: Between June 1 - August 11
Program Length: 6 - 8 Weeks
Housing: ATREE can assist students with finding housing. If desired, ATREE will set students up with a homestay or furnished apartment.
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.