The IIT Madras Summer Fellowship Programme is a two-month research internship open to undergraduate and postgraduate students outside IIT Madras. It gives students from other colleges a chance to work on projects with IIT Madras faculty and gain research experience. Each fellow receives a monthly stipend of Rs.6000. The programme runs during the summer months and is designed to help students develop academic and technical skills under expert guidance.

Students in their third year of B.E., B.Tech, B.Sc.(Engg), Integrated M.E./M.Tech, or first year of M.Sc., M.A., or MBA with a strong academic record can apply. Students currently enrolled at IIT Madras are not eligible. There are no income or category-based restrictions listed for this fellowship.

Apply online through the official IIT Madras portal when the application window opens. Submit academic transcripts, a statement of purpose, and at least one letter of recommendation. Shortlisted candidates may be called for an interview or additional written test. The exact application link and deadline are updated on the official website each year.