M.Sc. Life Science Internships At Presidency University, Kolkata Open Now

The internships mentioned provide current Master’s students and freshly graduated M.Sc. holders with the opportunity to gain practical research experience and thereby enhance their research profile. There have been new job openings posted on December 6, 2025.

Life science internships are regularly offered at Presidency University, Kolkata, for M.Sc. candidates, usually as short-term, paid positions in particular research projects supported by government agencies such as DST-SERB. For more details, visit the  Presidency University (Kolkata) Advertisements section. 

Internship: Eligibility, Stipend, and Duration 

For candidates with a background in life sciences, microbiology, genetics, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular biology, or zoology, the M.Sc. internship is available. The detailed criteria to apply for this internship: 

• M.Sc. in Life Sciences, or related fields like Microbiology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, and Zoology, are being pursued.

• Generally 55% to 60% in total score is needed.

• Internship total duration: Normally, 2 months (8 weeks).

• Compensation: Student assistantship of ?5,000 per month, approx.

• Place: It is generally seen at the Institute of Health Sciences, Presidency University (2nd Campus), New Town, Kolkata.

• Opportunities open from: Internship positions are being offered as of 6th December 2025.

• Last Date to Apply: December 15, 2025

Current / Recent Opportunities

As of December 6th, 2025, multiple jobs have been advertised in the last days. The deadlines are quite tight to apply: 

Active Opening (Apply by Dec 15, 2025): The Department of Life Sciences is offering a student intern position.

Project Title: "Exploring the function of endogenous DNA gyrase inhibitor YacG in bacterial stress response."

Deadline for Application: December 15, 2025.

Steps To Apply

• Monitor the Official Website: Keep an eye on the Presidency University (Kolkata) Advertising section for new project intern hiring.

• Prepare Documents: Be prepared with your cover letter, comprehensive CV, self-attested mark sheets/testimonials, photo ID, and (if needed) SOP.

• Apply via Email: All necessary documents should be sent to the email of the Principal Investigator as mentioned in the official notification before the deadline.

• Interview Process: Candidates selected for the interview will be notified through email and will receive an invitation to attend an online/offline interview; no TA/DA will be granted.