IIT-Delhi invites applications for Summer Research Fellowship 2026

Who can apply?

Two categories of students are eligible. Undergraduate students (from institutes other than IIT Delhi) who have completed at least two years of their engineering degree and rank within the top ten in their respective programme or branch are eligible.

For MTech and ME students, they must have completed at least their first semester, also within the top ten ranks, and must have secured a minimum of 70 per cent marks or a CGPA of 7.00 on a 10-point scale.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online at –oldacademics.iitd.ac.in/srf/main.php. Applicants need to first register on the portal by creating a username and password, following which they can fill in personal details, academic information, research interests, and a statement of purpose.

The following documents must be uploaded along with the application form: a recent photograph (JPG format, 200×230 pixels, maximum 100 KB), a consolidated grade card, a rank certificate, and a No Objection Certificate from the parent institution confirming that the student will be available for full-time research work at IIT Delhi for the fellowship period.

All documents must be clear and legible; failing which, the application is liable to be rejected. Applicants are not required to submit a physical hard copy of the form, but original documents must be produced at the time of joining.

Financial support

The programme covers the cost of train travel (sleeper class) to and from IIT Delhi, boarding and lodging in the institute’s hostels, and a weekly fellowship of Rs 2,000. Students will be registered as visiting students and will not be required to pay any registration fee. However, they must arrange personal insurance covering accidents and accidental death for the duration of their stay — the cost of which is to be borne by the student.

For more details and to apply, visit the official IIT Delhi academic portal at oldacademics.iitd.ac.in/srf/main.php.