Remote (online)
Bioinformatics & Genomics Research Internship
Work on a defined genomics project, from raw public data to a written result, with a mentor who reviews your code and your reasoning every week. This is the closest experience to working in a computational genomics group.
About this internship
Interns join a small cohort and are matched to a project in NGS variant analysis, bulk or single-cell transcriptomics, genome assembly or microbial genomics. Projects use public data so that results can be shown in a portfolio.
The first week covers set-up, data access and project planning. From then on you work in weekly cycles: plan, analyse, review and revise, ending with a report and a presentation.
Example projects
Reproduce the differential-expression analysis of a published RNA-seq study and test its robustness
Characterise antimicrobial-resistance genes across public bacterial genomes
Annotate cell types in a public single-cell dataset and compare annotation methods
Benchmark two variant callers on a Genome in a Bottle sample
Eligibility
- Students in the final year of B.Sc., B.Tech., M.Sc., M.Tech. or a PhD in life sciences, biotechnology, bioinformatics, microbiology, genetics or related fields; recent graduates are welcome
- Basic familiarity with the Linux command line and either Python or R (or completion of a Vedicgen foundations course)
- A laptop with at least 8 GB of RAM and a reliable internet connection
Selection criteria
- Academic record and relevant coursework (no minimum percentage is applied mechanically; the whole application is read)
- A statement of purpose of 150–300 words: what you want to learn, why this track and what you hope to do next
- Evidence of initiative: projects, coursework, code, posters or laboratory experience, if you have any
- Performance in a short, track-specific task (sent after screening)
- A 20-minute online interview on your motivation and reasoning, not on memorised facts
Application procedure
Apply online
Complete the application form with your academic details, track and duration, and a statement of purpose. It takes about ten minutes.
Screening
An admissions reviewer reads every application and replies within five working days, by e-mail.
Short task
Shortlisted applicants receive a track-specific task: a small analysis, a reading-and-reasoning exercise or a protocol question. It is designed to take two to three hours.
Interview
A 20-minute online conversation about your motivation, your task and how you approach problems.
Offer and onboarding
Successful applicants receive an offer letter with the start date, mentor, project area and fee. Your place is confirmed when the fee is paid.
Internship and review
Weekly mentor reviews, a mid-point check and a final presentation, followed by your certificate.
Duration and fees
| Duration | Fee | Including 18% GST |
|---|---|---|
| 4 weeks | ₹6,999 + GST | ₹8,259 |
| 8 weeks | ₹12,999 + GST | ₹15,339 |
| 12 weeks | ₹17,999 + GST | ₹21,239 |
| 24 weeks (dissertation length) | ₹32,999 + GST | ₹38,939 |
Time commitment: About 20 hours a week, flexible around classes. Start dates are offered monthly and confirmed in your offer letter. Fees are payable after selection; see the refund policy.
Learning outcomes
- Plan and execute an analysis project end to end
- Write reproducible, reviewed analysis code
- Interpret results statistically and biologically
- Communicate a project in writing and in a presentation
Mentorship
- A named mentor with research or industry experience in the track
- A weekly one-to-one review of progress, code and results
- Code review on every substantial change, through Git
- A fortnightly group journal club and work-in-progress session
- Written feedback at the mid-point and at the end
Deliverables
- A project report in the format of a short research paper
- Your code repository or laboratory notebook, reviewed by your mentor
- A final presentation to the mentor panel
- A Vedicgen internship certificate with a unique verification ID
- A letter of recommendation for interns whose work merits one
Tools you will use
Apply for this internship
Vedicgen training internships are fee-based and do not pay a stipend. The fee covers mentorship, computing or laboratory resources, materials and the certificate. Fees are listed on this page and are exclusive of 18% GST.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Start dates are offered in the first week of each month, subject to mentor availability, and confirmed in your offer letter. Apply at least three weeks before you want to start.
Yes. Interns who complete the project and the final presentation receive a Vedicgen internship certificate, issued by Vivofold, with a unique ID that anyone can check on the verification page.
Many universities accept it. On request we provide a joining letter, a weekly attendance and progress record, and a completion letter in your institution’s format. Check your university’s requirements before applying.
Yes, if you have strong biology and are willing to learn quickly. We may recommend a foundations course first, or a 12-week internship that starts with a structured skills phase.
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