Applications are invited for Coasts and Oceans of Life Internship Programme at Azim Premji University, Bengaluru. The last date of application is December 25, 2024.

About the University

Azim Premji University is a private university, located in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.Β It was founded in 2010 and is named after Azim Premji, an Indian businessman and philanthropist who was chairman of Wipro Limited.

Internship Details

Azim Premji University invites young aspiring individuals (up to 25Β years) to apply to theΒ Coasts and Oceans of Life Internship Programme, the fourth in their annual climate festivalΒ series.Β This internship supports creative individuals working in visual art, design, technology, andΒ storytelling.

An initiative of Azim Premji University, this programme offers two uniqueΒ opportunities:

  • Photo-essay Internship – For individuals passionate about storytelling through images andΒ videos.
  • Public Art Internship – For artists, designers, and creative practitioners to conceptualise and create public artΒ installations.

Coasts and oceansΒ shape human culture, biodiversity, and livelihoods, making them central to life on Earth. This series,Β Coasts and Oceans of LifeΒ celebrates the beauty, mysteries, and challenges of coastal and marineΒ ecosystems.Β 

Eligibility Criteria

  • Open to individuals up to 25Β years, including youngΒ professionals.
  • Applicants under 18Β years require parental/​guardianΒ consent.
  • Must have skills and equipment (for photographers) or relevant experience (for public artΒ interns).
  • Final works must adhere to the guidelinesΒ provided.

Stipend and Mentorship

All selected interns will receive mentorship and aΒ stipend upon successful completion of theirΒ internship.

Themes for Photo-Essay Internship

  • Art and Folklore of CoastalΒ Communities.
  • Marine Biodiversity and FlagshipΒ Species.
  • Balancing Coastal Development andΒ Conservation.
  • Living Along the Coastlines: Traditions andΒ Livelihoods.
  • Fragility of MarineΒ Ecosystems.

Themes for Public Art Installation Internship

  • Artistic Narratives of MarineΒ Ecosystems.
  • Mapping Coastlines and CulturalΒ Histories.
  • Eco-friendly Creations Representing OceanicΒ Fragility.

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates for both tracks will be invited for an interview based on their submissions. Selected internsΒ will:

  • Be mentored byΒ experts.
  • Attend curatedΒ workshops.
  • Develop and refine their submissions for the final showcase at theΒ Coasts and Oceans of LifeΒ festival in NovemberΒ 2025.

How to Apply?

Interested individuals can apply online via this link.

Application Deadline

The last date of application is December 25, 2024.

Contact

For queries, contact them atΒ coastsandoceansoflife[at]​apu[dot]edu[dot]​in

Click here to view the official notification of Coasts and Oceans of Life Internship Programme at Azim Premji University, Bengaluru.