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Applications Open Until May 20, 2025 | Internship to be Held from June 16 to July 11, 2025
New Delhi, May 2025 – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India's apex human rights institution, has announced its much-anticipated Summer Internship Programme (SIP) 2025. Scheduled from 16th June to 11th July 2025, this 30-day internship offers university students across the country a unique platform to understand, engage with, and contribute to the protection and promotion of human rights.
The internship is designed in line with Section 12(h) of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, which mandates the NHRC to promote human rights literacy and awareness. Since its inception in 1998, the NHRC Summer Internship Programme has empowered thousands of students with knowledge and insights on human rights issues through lectures, field visits, research projects, and interactive sessions.
About NHRC
The National Human Rights Commission of India was established as a statutory public body on 12 October 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Ordinance issued on 28 September 1993. It was later granted full statutory status through the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. The NHRC plays a crucial role in investigating violations of human rights, spreading awareness, advising governments, and engaging with national and international human rights mechanisms.
Highlights of NHRC SIP 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are invited from students across various disciplines. Eligible candidates include:
- 2nd or 3rd year students of 3-year LLB courses
- 4th or 5th year students of 5-year integrated law courses (BA LLB, BBA LLB, etc.)
- Final year students pursuing PG Diploma/MA in Human Rights
- Final-year Postgraduate students in Political Science, Sociology, MSW, Criminology, Public Administration, Rural Development, History, Economics, Commerce, Anthropology, Mass Communication, International Relations, and other Social Sciences
Structure of the Internship
The SIP 2025 is a comprehensive academic and field exposure programme, featuring:
- 70-75 sessions by NHRC officials, academics, and human rights defenders
- Interaction with NHRC Chairperson and Members
- Group Research Projects on current human rights issues
- Book Review assignments and presentations
- Human Rights film screenings followed by discussions
- Field visits to police stations, prisons, NGOs, Parliament, and statutory commissions like NCW, NCPCR, NCSC, NCM, NGT, NLSA, and the Supreme Court of India
Stipend and Support
- Each selected intern will receive a stipend of Rs. 12,000
- Second-class train fare (to and from Delhi) will be reimbursed for outstation students
- Certificate of Participation will be awarded based on attendance, discipline, and timely submission of projects
Awards and Incentives
- Group Research Project Prizes:
- 1st Prize: Rs. 15,000
- 2nd Prize: Rs. 10,000
- 3rd Prize: Rs. 5,000
- Book prizes (up to Rs. 1,000 each) for top performers in:
- Book Review (Top 5 Interns)
- Declamation Contest (Top 3 Interns)
Application Process
Important Date
- Last date to apply: 20 May 2025
Documents Required
Applicants must upload the following scanned and attested documents:
- Mark sheets of 10th, 12th, all semesters of Graduation and current course
- Recommendation letter from HOD/Dean/Principal in the given format (dated after the release of the internship notice)
- A well-written Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Note:
- Applications sent via email/post will not be accepted
- Incomplete applications or missing documents will lead to rejection
Seats Available
- 80 selected candidates will be part of the internship
How to Apply
Eligible students can apply online through the official NHRC portal. The link to the application form and official notification is provided on the NHRC website.
Click Here to Apply.
Contact
For any details, you may please contact at Ph: 011-24663283, 24663371 (between 10.00 am to 6.00 pm on working days, i.e. Monday to Friday).
Contact Information
For any queries regarding the internship, applicants may call:
011-24663283, 24663371 (on working days between 10:00 am to 6:00 pm)
Conclusion
The NHRC Summer Internship Programme 2025 offers an exceptional opportunity for young minds to not only gain academic exposure but also to become informed advocates of human rights. With its strong structure, expert-led sessions, field visits, and financial support, the programme aligns perfectly with NHRC’s mission to promote human dignity, equality, and justice across India.
Students passionate about making a difference in society through law, social sciences, or administration are encouraged to apply before May 20, 2025.
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