Applications are invited for the 1 Month Paid Internship Programme 2024 by Azim Premji University. The last date of application is January 15, 2024.

About the University

Azim Premji University is an Indian non-profit private university, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was established by the Azim Premji University Act and recognized by the University Grants Commission under Section 2F.

About the Internship 

They invite young aspiring individuals (up to 25 years) to apply to this internship call for Mountains of Life, the third in the nature and climate awareness series (after Rivers of Life and Forests of Life). An initiative of Azim Premji University, this is a festival that celebrates these ancient landforms, and the many stories they hold within.

Themes

They invite ideas for documenting stories through photographs, animation, videos, and public installations. Submissions should include a 300-word storyline and a 1‑minute video (maximum file size for the video is 30 MB) with the content as specified below based on the themes below:

  • Mountains as Geological Processes
  • Flagship Species and Mountains
  • Living in the Mountains 
  • Fragility of Mountain Landscapes

Eligibility Criteria

  • Interns should belong to/​be working in areas near the hill/​mountain they are documenting.
  • This call is open to all individuals up to 25 years, including young working professionals.
  • In special cases where entrants are under 18 years of age, they will require permission from a parent or guardian. By entering the contest, entrants under 18 years of age indicate that they have obtained the permission of a parent or guardian.
  • Selected interns should have the skills and equipment to document the stories in the format they choose. Selected interns will be expected to submit images and videos as per the guidelines given below.
  • The internship will be for 1 month between the broader period of 1 February to 30 April 2024.
  • Selected interns will be mentored throughout the internship period.
  • All interns will receive a stipend upon successful completion of the internship.

How to Apply?

Interested participants can apply online via this link.

Venue

Bengaluru, Bhopal.

Submission Guidelines

The 300-word storyline should cover:

  • an introduction to the mountain, where you plan to work.
  • provide a clear and precise description of the storyline you intend to cover. 
  • highlight the uniqueness of the story that you will cover. 
  • why we should select you as an intern at Mountains of Life.

The 1‑minute video should:

  • include a self-introduction. 
  • include a precise description of the story.
  • include reasons why we should select you as an intern for Mountains of Life.

The video:

  • should be in portrait form.
  • should be clear and not blurred.
  • should be audible with minimized background noise.
  • should not exceed 30 MB.

Important Dates

  • Deadline for internship application: Jan 15, 2024
  • Interview and finalizing the interns: Jan 15-30, 2024
  • Internship begins: Feb 1, 2024
  • Submissions due as per guidelines: Apr 1-30, 2024
  • Mountains of Life festival: Nov 2024

Contact Information

Contact at mountainsoflife@​azimpremjifoundation.​org for more information.

Click here to view the official notification of the 1 Month Paid Internship Programme 2024 by Azim Premji University.