IAESTE Internships

Location

India

Internship type

ON-SITE

Reference number

IN-2026-B0109-KU

Students Requirements

General discipline

Agriculture

Completed Years of Study

3

Fields of Study

General

Languages

English Excellent (C1, C2)

Required Knowledge and Experience

-

Other Requirements

The intern should have knowledge related to Nutrition,Agricultural Production and Organic Chemistry.

Work Details

Duration

12 - 12 Weeks

Within These Dates

07.09.2026 - 18.12.2026

Holidays

NONE

Work Environment

-

Gross pay

10000 INR / month

Working Hours

40.0 per week / 8.0 per day

Living Lodging

Type of Accommoditation

IAESTE- LC KARUNYA

Cost of lodging

5000 INR / month

Cost of living

8000 INR / month

Work Offered

Additional Info

This offer is from the Department of Agricultural Sciences and the intern’s field of research would be nutritional analysis, phytochemistry, and functional food development.

Work description

Exploring the Herbal Nutritional and Health Properties of Underutilized Fruit CropOverview:This internship studies underutilized fruit crop with nutritional and medicinal potential. It aims to analyze nutritional composition, phytochemical content, and therapeutic properties, exploring applications in functional foods, nutraceuticals, and herbal medicine. The project involves literature review, sample collection, laboratory processing, and statistical analysis. Samples will be dried, extracted, and preserved for nutritional profiling, phytochemical screening, and bioassays to assess antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory activities. Findings will be compiled into report highlighting the crop’s health benefits and applications. The internship provides practical experience in lab techniques, bioactive compound analysis, research interpretation, and documentation.Objectives:1)Review ethnobotanical uses, nutritional data, and research gaps.2)Collect and prepare fruit samples for analysis.3)Conduct nutritional, phytochemical, and bioactivity evaluations.Outcomes:1)Develop skills in nutritional profiling and phytochemical screening.2)Gain experience in bioassays and statistical analysis.3)Contribute to functional food and herbal medicine research.Intern’s Responsibilities:1)Conduct literature surveys and assist in sample collection.2)Process samples, perform analyses, and maintain records.3)Interpret results and prepare structured reports.

Deadline

13.06.2026