The National Human Rights Commission has expressly been mandated to promote Human Rights literacy and awareness vide Section 12 (h) of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. With a view to spread awareness among University students about the need for protection and promotion of Human Rights, the Commission has been regularly conducting Internship Programmes since 1998.

The Commission offers two structured internship programmes for university/college students to gain practical experience in human rights.

Duration: Summer (June-July) | Winter (December-January)

Details:

1. A four-week offline programme providing an invaluable opportunity for students from across India to gain practical experience in the field of Human Rights.
2. Approximately 80 interns are selected.
3. Stipend: ₹12,000 + travel allowance (3rd AC train fare to/fro from place educational institute to Delhi).

Eligibility:

1. Students who have completed 1st year and are pursuing 2nd or 3rd year LL.B. (3 years) courses;
2. Students who have completed 3 years OR Semester VI of the integrated 5 year Law course and pursuing 4th and 5th years;
3. Students pursuing LL.M. Course;
4. Students pursuing PG Diploma in Human Rights, MA in Human Rights, PG students of Political Science, Sociology, Social Work (MSW), Criminology, Public Administration Rural Development, History, Economics, Commerce, Anthropology, Mass Communication, International Relations and any of the discipline of Social Sciences would be considered with preference to students pursuing their final year;
5. Only students of regular courses of UGC Recognized Universities will be eligible.
6. Students must have attained a minimum of 65% marks in Class XII and all subsequent semesters in attended degree programs.
7. Age: Not exceeding 28 years
8. Enrolled in regular courses at UGC-recognized universities.

Selection Process:

1. Submit a 300-500 word Statement of Purpose on “Reason for Joining as Intern in NHRC” with the online application.
2. Selection based on: Class XII (30 marks), Graduation (40 marks), Statement of Purpose (30 marks).
3. Preference for candidates with research potential in Human Rights.
4. Students who have attended the regular one month summer/winter Internship Programmes organised by NHRC earlier will not be eligible to apply.

Duration: As announced on the NHRC website.

Details:

1. A two-week virtual internship programme offering valuable learning experiences and practical exposure to human rights.
2. Approximately 80 interns are selected.
3. Stipend: ₹2,000.

Eligibility:

1. Students studying in 3rd year and onwards of any integrated 5 year PG Course;
2. Students studying in 3rd / final year of a graduation course;
3. Students of any semester/ year of any post-graduate degree course (also applicable to the students in three year LL.B programme);
4. Students of any semester/ year of any post-graduate diploma course;
5. Students who are research scholars in any stream.
6. Consistently attained a minimum of 60% marks in Class XII and all subsequent semesters in attended degree or diploma courses, including the presently pursued courses.

Selection Process:

1. Submit a 250 word Statement of Purpose on “Reason for Joining as Intern in NHRC” with the online application.
2. Selection based on: Class XII (30 marks), Graduation (40 marks), Statement of Purpose (30 marks).
3. Preference for candidates with research potential in Human Rights.
4. Students who have attended the regular one month summer/winter Programmes organised by NHRC earlier will not be eligible to apply.

Selection Process and Application Details:

Information regarding the application process, deadlines, and selection criteria is announced on the NHRC website from time to time through advertisement of each internship programme. The commission encourages all interested students with a passion for Human Rights to apply for these programmes.