The Inlaks-Ravi Sankaran Internship for Field Biology, Ecology & Conservation, 2026

About the Opportunity

The purpose of the internship is for recipients to gain experience and insight in field ecology and conservation beyond what they would ordinarily gather from an academic programme and to facilitate interaction with the larger international community involved in conservation science and implementation. The programme funds selected individuals to carry out an internship abroad.

Duration and Value 

1. The programme will support 1-2 candidates.
2. Funding provided includes a living allowance, internship fees (if any), and return airfare  up to USD 10,000. 
3. The  internship must be for a duration of minimum 6 weeks to a maximum of 3 months. 
4. It  must be utilised within nine months of the date of award, with a  university research group, NGO, government agency or organization known  for its work in conservation science and practice abroad

Eligibility Criteria 

1. The applicant must be an Indian passport holder currently residing in India. 
2. The applicant must be born on or after 1st January 1996. 
3. Applicants  must have a Bachelor’s degree in any subject. 
4. They must demonstrate deep interest in wildlife ecology and conservation  through prior involvement in this field and their commitment to conservation and strongly justify how the opportunity will further      conservation in India. 
5. The Foundation particularly seeks young applicants with bold and unconventional ideas for tackling conservation problems.

Application Instructions and Process 

Fill out and submit application form on our Online Application System with all the necessary details by 11:59pm, IST on 31st March 2026.

Please ensure that your referee letter is submitted before the deadline for your application to be considered as complete. A request for Letter of Reference can be shared even when your form is in draft mode by entering your referee's email address and then clicking on "Send Request Now"

Selection Process 

1. All  the applications will be screened by a committee of experts and shortlisted candidates will be informed. 
2. An online interview will be conducted of the shortlisted candidates.

Other Details 

1. The  internship recipients must submit a detailed interim report and a final report at the end of their term. All reports must contain an account of  funds spent
2. Recipients will retain all rights over information generated during the tenure of the opportunity. They must acknowledge support received from the Inlaks  Shivdasani Foundation when and where they publish this work.