National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
NIMHANS Research Internship 2026: Eligibility, Stipend, How to Apply, Dates
Guide to NIMHANS 2026 internships in neuroscience, psychiatry, and cognitive science.
Snapshot
Role Overview
Company
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
Role
Research Intern
Location
NIMHANS, Bengaluru
Duration
6–8 weeks
Stipend
Expected/Indicative: some labs offer stipends; many certificate-only
Work Hours
Full-time on-site
Employment Type
Intern
Experience
Life science/psychology/engineering background with research exposure
Fit Check
Eligibility & Skills
UG/PG in psychology, neuroscience, medicine, life sciences, biomedical/CS with relevant interest
B.Sc./M.Sc./B.Tech/M.Tech/MBBS/MD with permissions
Pre-final/final UG or PG
Per institute norms
NIMHANS Research Internship 2026: Eligibility, Stipend, How to Apply, Dates
Introduction
NIMHANS offers internships in neuroscience, psychiatry, neuroimaging, and digital health. This guide summarizes 2026 eligibility, stipend reality, and application steps (Expected/Indicative timelines).
Program Overview
6–8 week on-site projects with faculty clinicians/researchers. Work includes data collection, analysis, literature reviews, or tool development. Some labs pay stipends; many provide certificates.
Domains Offered
- Cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging
- Clinical psychology and psychiatry studies
- Neurobiology and molecular labs
- Digital health/EEG/BCI analytics
Eligibility
- Relevant degree track; ethics compliance
- SOP aligned to lab; prior projects or coursework help
How to Apply
- Identify labs of interest from NIMHANS departments. 2) Email PI with CV, transcript, SOP, and availability; attach NOC if required. 3) Complete any screening tasks and finalize logistics.
FAQs
- Paid? Expected/Indicative: some labs offer stipends; many certificate-only.
- Remote? Mostly on-site due to clinical/lab work.
- Need ethics training? Yes, follow institute rules and approvals.