Remote, in-person or hybrid
Dissertation & Major Project Programme
Complete your degree’s dissertation or major project under expert supervision, with a defined question, a realistic plan and the documentation your university requires.
About this internship
We agree a project with you (and your internal guide, where your university requires it) before you start, plan it in phases, and support you through experiments or analysis, writing and the final viva presentation.
You write your own dissertation. Mentors guide, review and give feedback; they do not write for you.
Example projects
Differential expression and pathway analysis of a public disease dataset
Docking and QSAR study with full validation for a therapeutic target
Isolation and characterisation of enzyme-producing environmental microbes
qPCR-based gene-expression study of a stress response
Eligibility
- Students in the final year (or final semester) of M.Sc., M.Tech., B.Tech., B.E., M.Pharm. or B.Pharm. programmes in the life sciences, biotechnology, bioinformatics, microbiology, pharmacy or related fields
- A no-objection or project-permission letter from your institution, where your university requires one
- A topic area of interest; specific topics are agreed during selection
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
- A short discussion of your topic interests and your university’s dissertation requirements
- Availability for the required duration
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dry lab, 12 weeks | ₹17,999 + GST | ₹21,239 |
| Dry lab, 24 weeks | ₹32,999 + GST | ₹38,939 |
| Wet lab, 12 weeks | ₹34,999 + GST | ₹41,299 |
| Wet lab, 24 weeks | ₹59,999 + GST | ₹70,799 |
Time commitment: Dry lab: about 20–25 hours a week; wet lab: full-time at the bench. Start dates are offered monthly and confirmed in your offer letter. Fees are payable after selection; see the refund policy.
Learning outcomes
- Plan and complete an independent research project
- Analyse and interpret data rigorously
- Write a dissertation to your university’s requirements
- Present and defend your work in a viva
Mentorship
- A named supervisor matched to your topic
- A weekly one-to-one meeting and written feedback on drafts
- Liaison with your internal guide where required
- A mock viva before your final presentation
Deliverables
- A dissertation written by you, with supervisor feedback on drafts
- Your data, code or laboratory notebook
- A completion letter and attendance record in your institution’s format
- A Vedicgen certificate with a unique verification ID
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.
No. You write your own dissertation, and we do not sell or guarantee publications. We supervise, review and help you do work you can defend.
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.
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