TIES Undergraduate Research & Community Internship Registration Portal
Welcome: Solve Local, Impact Global
TIES invites ambitious undergraduate students from all disciplines in Kerala to join our premier Research and Community Internship Programme. This initiative is designed to be an immersive, problem-solving experience where academic theory directly intersects with pressing local environmental and social challenges.
Aligned with international standards for undergraduate research experiences, this programme offers you the opportunity to conduct minor research projects within your own locality, collaborating directly with three-tier panchayats, local industries, and community stakeholders. This is where you transform classroom knowledge into tangible community impact.
Programme Essentials: The TIES Advantage
The TIES Internship is a highly structured, credit-bearing programme designed to maximise your professional development and academic standing.
A Structured Pathway to Research Excellence
A high-quality internship typically involves a part-time or full-time work schedule, with a cap of 25% on clerical or administrative duties, ensuring that the student engages in substantive work. It includes a clear job or project description, an orientation to the host organization's culture, and support for the student in developing and achieving specific learning goals, complemented by regular feedback.
| Parameter |
Specification |
Notes |
| Duration |
60–120 Hours |
Spanning across 2 months (15 to 60 days). |
| Academic Value |
2 Credits |
Aligned with standard international university credit norms. |
| Mode |
Part-time |
During holidays at a selected locality |
|
Flexible |
First and last day at TIES campus and the rest of the days you are working with local body or industry at your locality |
|
Full time |
Attached to TIES projects or TIESFPC projects |
| Focus |
Locality-Based Minor Research |
Projects focus on local environmental, industrial, or social issues in your community. |
| Fee |
INR Rs. 2000 to 15000 |
Depending on the duration and mode of internship |
Interdisciplinary Project Focus Areas
Environmental and social sustainability is an inherently interdisciplinary challenge. Our projects are curated to allow students from every faculty to apply their unique skills and knowledge.
- Science (STEM): Engage in hands-on field research, including ecological monitoring, biodiversity assessments, data collection, waste management solutions development, GIS mapping and remote sensing, and citizen science initiatives.
- Commerce & Economics: Analyze sustainable business models, conduct green auditing, research the circular economy's potential in reducing electronic waste, perform cost-benefit analysis of environmental projects, and investigate the role of environmental taxation or climate finance in adaptation efforts.
- Arts, Media, & Languages: Develop environmental communication strategies and media campaigns (communicating sustainability), produce documentary films and visual media, create eco-art installations, explore eco-literature, or engage in environmental journalism.
- History & Humanities: Conduct oral history studies of local environmental changes, explore environmental history, and apply critical thinking to issues of climate ethics and justice.
- Education: Focus on developing nature-based pedagogy (Green Pedagogy), designing environmental education curricula for schools and the public, facilitating community environmental initiatives, or conducting research in Environmental Education and Sustainable Development (EE & ESD).
- Governance & Policy: Research local policy frameworks related to urban systems, environmental justice, and sustainable development.
Expected Outcomes and Career Advancement
Participation in the TIES internship leads to demonstrable professional and academic gains:
- Portfolio and Publication: Generate a high-quality, data-driven Internship Report and possess the opportunity to refine novel findings into a publishable article for undergraduate research journals, supported by TIES faculty mentorship.
- Employability: Internships are critical predictors of post-graduation job success, leading to shorter job search durations and higher earnings.
- Formal Recognition: Receive official TIES Certification and a formal notation of the credit on your academic transcript.
Eligibility and Application Process
Eligibility Criteria
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student (FYUGP) at any affiliated university in Kerala.
- Demonstrated interest in environmental sustainability, research, and community engagement.
- Commitment to completing the full 60–120 hour project duration.
How to Register and Apply
- Online Application: Complete the detailed online application form, indicating your preferred faculty stream and project interests. You will be required to submit your resume and a brief Statement of Purpose (SOP) outlining your motivation and relevant skills.
- Review and Selection: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis by the TIES Internship Coordination Committee. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for a virtual interview.
- Onboarding: Successful candidates will undergo a mandatory orientation session covering TIES's mission, research methodologies, and administrative protocols prior to commencement.
Important Notes
We encourage all applicants to ensure the details of the internship (60–120 hours / 2 credits) are compatible with their university’s academic regulations for experiential learning.
Contact Us
For any inquiries regarding the application process, project specifics, or programme structure, please contact the TIES Internship Coordinator:
Email: info@ties.org.in
Phone: +91-9497290339
www.ties.org.in
