IAESTE Internships

Location

India

Internship type

ON-SITE

Reference number

IN-2026-B2603-KU

Students Requirements

General discipline

Biology
Biotechnology

Completed Years of Study

3

Fields of Study

General

Languages

English Excellent (C1, C2)

Required Knowledge and Experience

-

Other Requirements

The intern should be proficiency in microbial isolation, culturing, and aseptic handling.

Work Details

Duration

12 - 16 Weeks

Within These Dates

04.01.2027 - 16.04.2027

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 Biotechnology, and the intern's field of research would be Plant–Microbe Interactions with a focus on Secondary Metabolite Profiling and Antimicrobial Bioassays.

Work description

Plant–Microbe Synergy for Enhanced Antimicrobial Compound ProductionOverview:This internship explores the potential of plant–microbe interactions to stimulate the production of antimicrobial compounds. Endophytic and rhizospheric microorganisms can enhance plant secondary metabolism, leading to improved yields of bioactive molecules. By co-culturing medicinal plant tissues with beneficial microbes, this project aims to induce or amplify antimicrobial compound production, followed by extraction and chemical profiling.Objectives:1)Select a medicinal plant species with known antimicrobial properties.2)Isolate and characterize endophytic or rhizospheric microbes.3)Establish plant tissue cultures and design controlled co-culture experiments.Outcomes:1)Isolation of microbial strains capable of enhancing metabolite production.2)Evidence of increased antimicrobial activity in co-cultured plant samples.3)Preliminary identification of bioactive compounds responsible for observed activity.Responsibilities:1)Select and prepare plant material for culture.2)Isolate, identify, and maintain microbial strains.3)Establish co-culture and control experiments.

Deadline

19.04.2026