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Odisha Research Centre
Internship Programme 2026–27

Odisha Research Centre (ORC), Bhubaneswar invites applications from eligible students and young researchers for its Senior and Junior Research Internship Programme 2026–27.

The internship programme will be implemented in association with TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (TISS) Mumbai

The Programme seeks to provide young scholars meaningful exposure to research, documentation, field-based inquiry and academic work relating to Odisha, while developing a State-wide network of young researchers associated with the Centre.

Applications are invited from eligible candidates in Social Sciences, Humanities and allied/interdisciplinary disciplines, particularly from Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science, Public Administration, History, Geography, Social Work, Development Studies, Education, Psychology, Public Health, Gender Studies, Tribal Studies, Rural Studies, Cultural Studies, Odia and other language/literature disciplines, Linguistics, Heritage/Archaeology, Population Studies, Media and Communication and Public Policy.

Senior Research Internship

Minimum Qualification

Master's Degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in Social Sciences, Humanities or allied/interdisciplinary disciplines.

Students in the final year of M.A. are also eligible to apply.

Engagement Details

Advanced research, fieldwork/documentation, analysis and preparation of substantive research output

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Junior Research Internship

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade in Social Sciences, Humanities or allied/interdisciplinary disciplines.

Students in the final year of B.A. are also eligible to apply.

Engagement Details

Advanced research, fieldwork/documentation, analysis and preparation of substantive research output

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