About

Who can apply

Bachelors' and Master's students with computer science background in their final year are eligible to apply for this program. It will be held in both virtual and onsite formats.

Experience needed

Participation does not require any previous research experience, but it can be advantageous to have a background in programming language such as C/C++/Python/Java and to have successfully completed introductory coursework in computer science.

Research activities

During this mentorship program, participants will be teamed up with one or two faculty mentors, who will provide continuous guidance throughout the program and beyond. A broad spectrum of research endeavors involving a foundational understanding of the domain, familiarity with the current state of the art, collaboration with faculty in existing laboratory projects, and the initiation of new independent research initiatives. After the onsite event concludes, participants will have the opportunity to showcase their work through poster presentations, engage in workshops, interact with mentors, explore research laboratory facilities, and participate in hands-on activities. Moreover, there is the potential for extending and publishing these projects as short or full papers.

Time commitment

The Mentorship Program spans approximately one semester, featuring two to three days virtual sessions, followed by four days taking place on the IIT Roorkee campus. During this event, 10-12 faculty members with their Teaching Assistant, will be actively interacting with the students. We anticipate that research group meetings, mentor sessions, and project work will require a minimum commitment of 4 hours per week from the beginning to the end of this mentorship program.

Google Research Award

Selected participants will receive a google certificate along with google award up to 15,000 INR, that will cover the expenses of travel, accomodation, fooding along with the contigency, and some additional goodies based on their performance. (Note: Participants who successfully complete the onsite program are eligible for reimbursement upon submission of a valid travel ticket or travel document. Acceptable travel documents include either (1) State Bus Transport tickets or (2) Train tickets with a fare up to sleeper class. It is important to note that reimbursement does not cover expenses incurred through taxi or car services. Accommodation at the IIT Roorkee hostel with catering facilities will be provided with subject to availability. In case the hostel accommodation is unavailable, participants can claim reimbursement of up to 500 INR per day for hotel/hostel/P.G. charges, provided they submit valid receipts.)

FAQ

Student Coordinator

• Anuj Sachan (anuj_s@cs.iitr.ac.in)
• Nisha Singh Chauhan (nisha_sc@cs.iitr.ac.in)