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Research Internship for Young Academics (RIYA) – Summer 2027

The Ohio State University (OSU)
🇺🇸 United States of America
Duration:01 May 2027 - 31 Jul 2027
Application Deadline:05 Oct 2026

Research Internship for Young Academics (RIYA) – Summer 2027

The Research Internship for Young Academics (RIYA) program at The Ohio State University (OSU) is accepting initial applications for Summer 2027. Administered by OSU's Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, this 10-week program provides high-performing undergraduate engineering students from top Indian institutes with research experience alongside distinguished faculty.

1. Program Key Details

Parameter

Details

Host Institution

The Ohio State University, Dept. of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Internship Mode

Virtual Mode Only for Summer 2027

Program Duration

10 Weeks (May to July, flexible schedule)

Financial Support

No stipend/allowance is provided for virtual participants acting as volunteers from India.

Faculty Research Grant

Home faculty mentors in India receive $500 to support ongoing research by the RIYA scholar at their home institution.


2. Eligibility Criteria

  • Target Cohort: Open to undergraduate Mechanical Engineering (or related disciplines) students enrolled at top Indian institutions during the 2026–2027 academic year.
  • Academic Year: Must be in the 3rd year of a 4-year B.Tech program OR in the 3rd or 4th year of a combined Dual Degree (B.Tech/M.Tech) program.
  • Academic Aptitude: Candidates must demonstrate strong research aptitude, academic performance, and intent to pursue graduate-level research or R&D careers.

3. Selection Timeline & Deadlines

October 5, 2026 ──► Initial Application Deadline (Short Online Form)

November 15, 2026 ──► Formal Application & Document Submission (Shortlisted Candidates)

Nov 2026 – Jan 2027 ──► Finalist Selection Interviews (via Zoom)

May – July 2027 ──► 10-Week Virtual Research Internship


4. Key Rules & Submission Instructions

  • Initial Application: Interested candidates must complete the initial form by October 5, 2026 via the OSU RIYA Portal.
  • Strict No-Contact Policy: Students are strictly prohibited from emailing or directly contacting OSU faculty or the program director prior to final selection.
  • Formal Application Package: Candidates selected for the secondary phase must submit two recommendation letters, a CV, and a passport/government ID scan by November 15, 2026.

5. Key Submission Highlights

  • Application Link: OSU RIYA Initial Application Form
  • Initial Form Deadline: October 5, 2026
  • Target Applicants: 3rd-year B.Tech or 3rd/4th-year Dual Degree (B.Tech/M.Tech) Mechanical Engineering students currently enrolled in the 2026–2027 academic year.
  • Next Steps: Shortlisted candidates selected from this initial form submission will be contacted directly and provided instructions to submit their full application package by November 15, 2026.