Summary:
The Centre for Brain Research (CBR) invites applications for the CBRAIN Internship Program 2026. This internship focuses on the analysis and integration of large-scale multimodal health data pertaining to brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases.
- 🧠 CBRAIN Internship Program 2026: The Centre for Brain Research invites applications for its fourth edition focused on aging brain research.
- 📊 Data Integration & Analysis: Interns will work with large-scale multimodal health data, including publicly available datasets and CBR’s longitudinal cohort studies.
- 🧑🔬 Mentorship & Practical Skills: Interns will be mentored by top scientists and data teams, gaining skills in data science and multimodal data integration.
- 🤖 Machine Learning Applications: The program involves using machine learning to predict cognitive impairment in cohort studies using multi-omics data.
- 🔍 Hands-on Experience: Participants will gain hands-on experience in data science, integration, and advanced analytical techniques.
Designation:
Intern
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 months (1 May – 31 July 2026) |
| Stipend for Master’s | INR 25,000 per month |
| Stipend for Bachelor’s | INR 20,000 per month |
| Location | Centre for Brain Research, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India |
| Accommodation/Travel | Interns are responsible for their own arrangements |
Research Area:
- Aging brain research
- Neurodegenerative diseases
- Multimodal data analysis
- Machine learning applications in health data
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Currently enrolled in the final year of a Master’s degree (M.Sc / M.Tech / M.E / MCA / equivalent) in Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Data Science, or related disciplines.
- Final year Bachelor’s students (B.Sc / B.Tech / B.E / equivalent) may also apply if they meet the criteria.
- Basic to intermediate coding proficiency in Python or R preferred.
- Strong interest in brain aging research and experience with data analysis.
Description:
The CBRAIN Internship Program offers students the opportunity to work with leading scientists at CBR. Interns will develop skills in handling and analyzing diverse health data while integrating multimodal datasets. They will also gain experience in applying machine learning algorithms to predict cognitive impairment. Participants will engage with interdisciplinary teams, attend research seminars, and must submit a report and potentially a poster presentation upon completion.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply online through the CBR website by submitting the required information, including research interests, prior experience with data analysis, and motivation for applying.
Last Date for Application:
23 March 2026
For any queries, please contact:
Email: academics[at]cbr-iisc.ac.in
Subject line: CBRAIN Internship 2026
