NISER Long-term / Dissertation Project Work Program 2025 in School of Computer Sciences (SCoS)

The School of Computer Sciences, NISER invites applications for the following programs from the eligible students registered / enrolled in the UG/PG degree courses related to Computer Sciences in the recognized Universities / Institutions.

Long-term / Dissertation Project Work Program

This program aims to facilitate mostly to the students registered for a PG degree course having partial requirement of fulfillment of dissertation thesis work in the field of Computer Sciences.

The program process involves selection of a suitable topic for dissertation project work, conduct of required scientific experiments through the available lab resources, and drafting the findings in the form of dissertation thesis by analyzing the data / coding process.

Students will be allowed to work under close guidance and supervision of a faculty member from the School. Other details of the program are given below:

1. Duration: Maximum 6 months (July to December 2025).
2. Extension: Generally no extension, but may be considered in exceptional cases based on performance and project requirement.
3. Prior Participation: Not eligible if previously availed at NISER.
4. Lab/PI Vacancies: Applications considered only for applied lab/PI vacancies.
5. Selection: By the respective Lab PI / Faculty In-Charge.
6. Program Fee: ₹10000/- for the 6-month duration for students from private institutions/universities (additional fee for extension).
7. Financial Support: No stipend or financial support from the institute.

Details of Available Vacancies / Seats

Machine Learning under Dr. Subhankar Mishra

• Seats for Long – term / dissertation Project work: 02

Application Process

Apply by filling the Google application form through the links below and upload required documents (PDF format):

1. Filled-in application form (Page No.4-5 of the notice).
2. Mark Sheets / Statement of Marks for UG/PG Degree course.
3. “Bonafide-Cum-No Objection Certificate” (Page number-6 of the notice)

For any query / clarification, please write to: smishra@niser.ac.in with a cc to: ao-scos@niser.ac.in

General Terms & Conditions

Selected students will have to sign an undertaking at the time of joining, agreeing to the following:

• NISER owns all data and intellectual property generated during the project work.
• Students have no rights to use the data for any purpose (including publications/patents) without prior NISER approval, except for project reports/theses under faculty supervision.
• Strict confidentiality of institute/school/lab/instrumentation information must be maintained.
• Violation may lead to disciplinary/legal action by NISER.
• Students must strictly follow instructions of their faculty PIs.
• Proper discipline and decorum must be maintained on campus. Misconduct may lead to disciplinary action.
• Students must abide by rules and deposit caution money for availing hostel, library, or other NISER facilities.
• No NISER e-mail ID will be created for interns.
• Students must use their own laptops; limited guest Wi-Fi may be provided for project-related work only (misuse may lead to disciplinary action).
• Hostel accommodation may be provided on a chargeable basis subject to availability.

• Last date to apply: 9 June, 2025
• List of selected candidates publication: By 3rd week of June, 2025

• Long-term / Dissertation Project Work Program (SCoS)
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