Spring Internship Program 2026 in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
1. Program Overview
(i) Name: Spring Internship Program-2026 on Data Science.
(ii) Organizer: IDEAS Technology Innovation Hub at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Kolkata.
(iii) Start Date: January 21, 2026.
2. Eligibility Criteria
(i) Open to students or aspiring data scientists.
(ii) Candidates must be currently enrolled in any undergraduate (UG) or postgraduate (PG) course at a recognized college or university.
3. Curriculum & Learning Outcomes
Participants will receive high-quality training and mentorship in the following areas:
(i) Technical Skills: Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), and Python Programming.
(ii) Soft Skills: Communication skills.
(iii) Practical Experience: Opportunity to work on hands-on, practical projects under the guidance of experienced mentors.
4. Internship Tracks
The program offers two different durations based on the depth of the curriculum:
(i) Basic Internship: 4 weeks.
(ii) Advanced Internship: 10 weeks.
5. Key Benefits of This Internship
(i) Mentorship: You aren't just learning from videos; you are being guided by "experienced mentors" from one of India's premier research institutions.
(ii) Networking: Being at the Kolkata campus (as specified by "Kolkata sthit") allows for networking with researchers and peers in the AI/ML field.
(iii) Practicality: The focus is on "practical skills" (vyavaharik kaushal), meaning you will likely build something tangible rather than just attending lectures.
6. Application Details
(i) Registration Deadline: January 14, 2026.
(ii) Application Mode: Online.
(iii) Official Website: [ideas-tih.org/springinternship2026]