National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA-TIFR)
NCRA Research Internship 2026: Eligibility, Stipend, How to Apply, Dates
Guide to NCRA-TIFR 2026 internships in radio astronomy and signal processing.
Snapshot
Role Overview
Company
National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA-TIFR)
Role
Research Intern
Location
NCRA, Pune and GMRT Khodad
Duration
6–8 weeks
Stipend
Expected/Indicative: modest stipend; hostel/guest house support
Work Hours
Full-time on-site
Employment Type
Intern
Experience
Physics/EE/CS background with coding or signal processing
Fit Check
Eligibility & Skills
Senior UG/PG in physics/EE/CS with interest in radio astronomy
B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Tech/M.Tech
Pre-final/final UG or early PG
Per institute norms
NCRA Research Internship 2026: Eligibility, Stipend, How to Apply, Dates
Introduction
NCRA-TIFR hosts interns for radio astronomy projects tied to GMRT/ORAN data and instrumentation. This guide covers 2026 eligibility, domains, and how to apply (Expected/Indicative timelines).
Program Overview
6–8 week on-site projects with mentors; work on data pipelines, RFI mitigation, imaging, or hardware. Stipend and housing typically arranged.
Domains Offered
- Radio astronomy data analysis
- Signal processing and pipelines
- Instrumentation and control
- Software for telescope operations
Eligibility
- Physics/EE/CS background; coding or DSP skills
- SOP aligned to ongoing projects
How to Apply
- Watch NCRA internship calls. 2) Craft SOP referencing GMRT/ORAN work. 3) Submit CV, transcript, and any code repos. 4) Respond to tasks quickly.
FAQs
- Paid? Expected/Indicative: modest stipend with housing support.
- Remote? On-site.
- CGPA bar? High CGPA helps; project fit is decisive.