Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) Pune Summer Internship 2025

Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) Pune invites application for Summer Internship 2025 for Master’s Students (02 to 03 Months duration).

Intake

A total of 30 Summer Internship positions are being considered for May-July 2025. Among these, IITM will try to provide accommodation in IITM Hostel for 15 Outstation Students. Accommodation will not be provided to the Local students.

List of Scientists Available to take IITM Summer Internship Students (Master’s students)

S.N.	Full Name of IITM Scientist	Internship topic
1	Jaya Rao Y	Optical remote profiling of Atmospheric Boundary layer
2	Dr H N Singh	RS-GIS based on Hydroclimatic variability, Hydro modeling, Rainfall variability & Climate change
3	Dr. Naveen Gandhi	Reconstruction of past monsoon precipitation using oxygen isotope variations in the Indian speleothem
4	Tanmoy Goswami	Indian summer monsoon rainfall extremes
5	Dr. Rupraj Biswasharma	Cloud microphysics/dynamics associated with thunderstorm severity
6	Dr. Bipin Kumar	This project has two arms. The first relates to the numerical study of cloud microphysics, and the other focuses on applying data drive models for atmospheric and oceanic science. Both topics aim to improve weather forecasting using AI/ML including QML. More details can be obtained through email bipink@tropmet.res.in or bipin.porwal@gmail.com.
7	Yogesh K. Tiwari	Carbon-Climate interactions, carbon sequestration under changing climate, biosphere-atmosphere interaction during extreme events
8	Sandeep Narayanasetti	Understanding the changes in the thermohaline circulation in IITM-Earth System Model
9	Dr. Pramit Kumar Deb Burman	Spatial mapping of the ecosystem-atmosphere moisture exchange over India using eddy covariance and remote sensing measurements
10	Dr. Ankur Srivastava	AI, Climate change, Seasonal Prediction, Climate Dynamics
11	Dr. Maheswar Pradhan	Application of Machine Learning in Ocean Modelling and Operational Oceanography
12	Dr. Renu Subrata Das	Tropical cyclone simulation in the weather model
13	Dr. (Smt.) Katru Naga Lakshmmi	Tropical cyclone case studies, monsoon variability, and WRF model simulations for analyzing observed weather features, focusing on model output comparison and understanding climate dynamics through hands-on research and data analysis.
14	Dr. Thara Prabhakaran	Topic -1: Liquid-ice mixing homogeneity in mixed phase monsoon clouds using high resolution numerical simulations. Liquid-ice mixing homogeneity in clouds is essential for understanding cloud microphysics, precipitation processes, and their effects on weather and climate. This process involves the interaction between supercooled liquid droplets and ice crystals, with factors like temperature, pressure, cloud dynamics, and vertical motion playing significant roles. The efficiency of liquid-ice mixing directly influences ice nucleation, crystal growth, and the formation of precipitation types such as snow, rain, sleet, or hail. Homogeneity also affects cloud radiative properties, which are critical for accurate climate modeling and weather forecasting. To explore this phenomenon, large eddy simulations (LES) of mixed-phase monsoon clouds will be conducted, helping to understand complex interactions within cloud systems. Additionally, the role of aerosols and moisture in liquid-ice partitioning will be investigated, as both contribute to the formation and evolution of mixed-phase clouds. These findings can provide insights into storm prediction, cloud seeding, and the impact of cloud properties on atmospheric processes Topic-2: Evaluating Heatwave Characteristics in Metropolitan Cities Using Wet Bulb Globe Temperature. This study analyzes heatwave duration and intensity across metropolitan cities using the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT). It aims to assess urban heat stress, providing insights into the impact of extreme heat on human well-being.
15	Dr. Anika Arora	Air-sea interactions
16	Dr. Devendraa Siingh	The influence of aerosol on lightning hotspots from Indian subcontinent during covid period.
17	Dr. Sudarsan Bera	Aerosol and cloud microphysics
18	Dr. Snehlata Tirkey	Monsoon variability and predictability
19	Dr. Deewan Singh Bisht	Physical and chemical properties of atmospheric aerosol, Precipitation chemistry
20	Dr. MERCY VARGHESE	Aerosol Sampling and analysis over Solapur- a semiarid rain shadow region. This topic aims to provide the intern with hands-on training with one or more meteorological /aerosol instruments at the CAIPEEX laboratory at Solapur. The intern will be given guidance to take measurements and samples and to later analyze the sample and interpret the results.
21	Dr. Abhilash S Panicker	Aerosol/Air pollution/cloud interaction
22	Dr Roxy Mathew Koll	Climate Change – Seasonal Cycle Shifts over the Indo-Pacific
23	Dr. Chaitri Roy	1.To study the impact of air pollution on plant physiology. 2. To study the impacts of Chemistry and aerosols on circulation and radiation changes.
24	Dr. Himabindu Hanumanthu	Tropical cyclones generated gravity waves, Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) and IITM GFS model simulations and their verification during extreme weather events, Madden-Julian Oscillation, CCEWs, Linear Atmospheric Model, Atmospheric structure and dynamics
25	Dr. ADITI MODI	Evaluating Earth System Models for Simulating the Dynamics of the Arabian Sea Oxygen Minimum Zone (OMZ)
26	Dr. V GOPALAKRISHNAN	Lightning/Thunderstorms
27	Dr. Prasanth A Pillai	Identification of Flash Drought events over Indian region and its prediction
28	Dr. Mriganka Sekhar Biswas	Understanding the VOC oxidation processes leading to ozone formation in the Troposphere using a chemistry box model.
29	Dr. D.M. Lal	Study of Thunderstorm and Lightning characteristic, and their influencing parameters, like aerosol.
30	Dr. Subrata Mukherjee	Aerosol volatility is one of the important parameters in aerosol research. The aerosol volatility is temperature dependent (non-linear) and composition specific and is a source of uncertainties in predicting PM 2.5 mass concentration through regional and global scale models. The proposed study will evaluate the temperature dependence of volatility of different components of aerosol and modulation in aerosol-CCN activation behavior.
31	Dr. Archana Rai	Evaluation of Evapotranspiration and its components in the reanalysis products.
32	Dr. Sabin TP	Climate modeling and climate change science

Instructions

• Each candidate must upload a single PDF file (max. file size 03 MB and .pdf format only) containing the following documents:
  1. Detailed Resume or CV including the area of interest
  2. Scanned copies of original / self-attested mark lists of SSC (10th standard), HSC (12th standard), all years of bachelor’s degree (BSc / BTech), and all available mark lists of master’s degree (MSc / MTech). Candidates should have at least 55% marks or equivalent CGPA in all the examinations SSC onward.
  3. Letter of recommendation from the Head of the Department (on departmental letterhead) recommending the student for the summer internship. The letter should state the name of the IITM scientist mentor with whom the student wishes to do the internship based on the area of expertise of the scientist and the area of interest to the student.
  4. Email consent from the IITM scientist mentor (whose name is stated in the Letter of Recommendation) stating that the scientist is ready to guide the student for the Summer Internship if the student is selected and allotted to him / her.
• Each candidate must also upload a clear photograph (.jpg/.png/.gif formats only and max. size allowed is 100 KB).
• Failure to submit any of the documents mentioned in point (1) above may lead to rejection of the application.
• Candidates need to ensure that file names of the above files and photographs do not have a dot (period); the dot is only to be used to separate the file extension from the file name.
• Before applying online for the internship, the student needs to communicate with the possible IITM scientist mentor over email and obtain his/her consent to guide the student for the internship. This email consent must be uploaded along with the HoD recommendation letter as mentioned in point no. (1) above. The profiles of IITM scientists are available on the link given below: https://www.tropmet.res.in/scientists.php
• The list of Scientists available to take students for their Summer Internships is given in Annexure 1 (Notification). The topics for internship from the respective scientists are also mentioned in the same Annexure.
• Obtaining the consent of an IITM scientist mentor does not guarantee the selection of the student for the internship.
• The selection process shall be based on merit as per the procedure adopted by Academic Cell.
• Maximum TWO students will be assigned to one IITM scientist mentor for the Summer Internship.
• After filling in the form and before submitting it, the applicant needs to preview the form in a popup window and make changes if any. Unless the applicant clicks the “submit” button at the end of the form, his / her application is not submitted. Once submitted, no changes can be made in the form. In case of multiple applications by the same candidate, the most recent application will be considered for evaluation.
• Applicants should receive an auto generated email from the email id iitmjobs@tropmet.res.in with an acknowledgment number. This confirms that his/her application is submitted successfully along with both the attached files. Email also contains the filled in form. Photo and uploaded PDF file are not part of this email. Do not reply to this mail since it is auto generated.
• If you did not receive an email, check the spam / junk folder.
• The names of the students selected for the Summer Internship will be displayed on IITM website.
• Please note that successful submission of your online application does not confirm your selection for Summer Internship.

For problems related to form-filling, contact: academiccell@tropmet.res.in

Last Date of applying: 21st April 2025 (Extended)

• Notification
• Application
• IITM Pune Website