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Are you a bright student looking for a unique summer experience? The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has a special program for you!

What Is This Scheme?

This is a Summer Internship Scheme by the DGFT. It’s designed to bring bright young minds from reputed academic institutions into the world of foreign trade policy. The idea is to have DGFT officers interact with students who are studying subjects like Public Policy, Economics, Law, Finance, and Management. This exchange of fresh ideas helps DGFT analyse its work better and improve its policies.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

The scheme is perfect for students who are pursuing or have completed their graduation in specific fields and have a strong academic background. It's a chance for them to understand how foreign trade policy is made and implemented at a national level.

Why This Scheme Is Important

For students, this internship is a fantastic way to gain practical experience and boost their professional skills. They get to see firsthand how foreign trade policies are crafted and executed by the DGFT. For the DGFT, it brings in new perspectives and helps in objective analysis of their work. It’s a win-win situation that fosters learning and development.

Objective

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) offers a Summer Internship Scheme for bright young scholars and researchers interested in Public Policy, Economics, Law, Finance, and Management.

Benefits

1. Maximum assistance under the scheme component, including applicable duties & taxes and also Operation & Maintenance (O&M) costing for five years, will be as under:

(i)Audio:₹100 Lakh; (ii)Audio+Video:₹150 Lakh

2. All grants under the scheme will be of a non-recurring nature. Recurring expenditures, if any, will be the responsibility of the grantee organization.

3. Assistance under this component to an organization will be restricted to a maximum of 90% (including taxes and duties) of the approved estimated project cost along with five years of O&M costs, within the prescribed monetary ceiling. The balance of the approved estimated project cost is to be incurred by the organization as its ‘matching share’.

Note:While indicating the cost estimate of the equipment, the applicant organization will have to separately specify the duties & taxes and O&M costs for five years.

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Guideline

Who Can Apply?

You must be an Indian national.
You should be currently studying or have completed your graduation in India or abroad.
A strong academic record is essential.
You need to have a graduation degree in Public Policy, Economics, Finance, Management, or Law.
You must have scored at least 60% marks in your graduation.
Your graduation should be from one of the following types of institutions:
- National Schools of Law
- Central Universities
- AICTE-approved Financial/Economics Institutions
- Recognized National Management Institutes
- Foreign Universities
- Institutions of national repute/excellence

How To Apply

Interested students can send their applications via email.
Attach scanned copies of your application and CV to the email.
Send your application to: [email protected]
Selected candidates will be notified via email with an internship offer.

Important Note: If you wish to join the internship while pursuing your coursework, you'll need a permission letter from your Supervisor or Head of Department.

Documents Needed

During Internship: A permission letter from your Supervisor/Head of Department is required if you are undertaking the internship during your coursework.
After Internship: You will need to submit a report or paper to the Head of the concerned Division.

FAQ’s

Do I need to sign any confidentiality agreement?

Yes, before you start your internship, you must sign a declaration of secrecy with the Directorate.

Will I get any help with things like office space or equipment?

Absolutely! The Directorate will provide necessary logistical support to help you with your internship tasks.

Can I present my internship work at conferences or seminars?

You can present your work if you get prior permission from the Department. Just make sure not to share any confidential information.

What is the main goal of the DGFT Summer Internship Scheme?

The main aim is to create a bridge between DGFT officers and bright students. It helps students learn about foreign trade policy formulation and implementation, while DGFT officers get fresh academic insights.

Will I be informed if I am selected for the internship?

Yes, if you are selected, you will receive the internship offer directly through your email.

Where will the internship be held?

The internship is based at the DGFT headquarters in New Delhi. You will be assigned to different divisions and will report directly to their heads.

Am I guaranteed a job at DGFT after the internship?

No, please note that interns are not considered employees. There's no guarantee of future employment with DGFT based on the internship.

Is there a financial reward for participating?

Yes, interns will receive a token remuneration of Rs. 10,000 per month for the duration of their internship.

What happens at the end of the internship?

Once you complete your internship, you are expected to submit a report or a paper to the Head of the Division you were attached to.

What if I'm currently enrolled in a course and want to do this internship?

If you're doing the internship as part of your studies, you’ll need to provide a permission letter from your Supervisor or Head of Department.

Will I receive a certificate after completing the internship?

Yes, if you complete your internship satisfactorily and submit your report, you'll be awarded a certificate by the concerned Division Head.

Are there any specific qualifications that get preference?

Candidates pursuing or holding post-graduation degrees in Economics, Finance, Management, or Law will be given preference.

What is the expected conduct during the internship?

Interns are expected to maintain professional behaviour in all their interactions with the Department and the public, following the Department's Code of Conduct.