How to Get Research Internships in Your First Year

I got selected for the prestigious NIUS program at Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education (TIFR) in my first year at IIT Roorkee — and it changed everything. It opened doors to research, mentors, friendships, and long-term growth across physics and beyond.

In this session, I’ll walk you through exactly how to start your research journey early, whether you’re in IIT, NIT, IISER or elsewhere.

We'll cover:

• 🧑‍🔬 How to explore different fields and find your research interest
• 📬 How to reach out to professors (with real email examples)
• ✍️ What makes a good SOP (Statement of Purpose) and how to write one
• 🧾 How to build a solid CV as a fresher — even if you feel you have “nothing yet”
• 💡 What to look for in research programs like NIUS, VSRP, IAS, JNCASR, etc.

This isn’t theoretical advice. I’ve done this — and I’ll help you skip the confusion, avoid mistakes, and focus on what works.

📌 Ideal for: First or second-year undergrads curious about research

💬 No experience required — just curiosity, commitment, and questions