National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO) Internship Programme
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare
Department: Department of Health and Family Welfare
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

NACO initiated the Internship Programme for young students who wish to engage with the Government. The internship programme envisages an opportunity for young students to get familiar with and understand the various dimensions of policy-making & implementation of the National AIDS Control Programme.

Benefits:
- **Stipend:** ₹8,000/- per month provided after successful completion and report approval.  - **Certificate:** Issued upon successful completion of the internship and acceptance of the report.  - **Logistic Support:** Workspace, stationery, and photocopying facilities are provided during the internship.  - **Duration:** The internship would be for a minimum duration of 6 weeks and max. duration of 3 months, as per the prerequisites of the study programme. There shall be no bar for candidates to apply for a second internship with NACO. 
**NOTE 1:** The internship programme is neither a job nor any such assurance for a job in the National AIDS Control Organisation or any other Ministry/ Department in the Government of India.
**NOTE 2:** Students who discontinue the internship would not be awarded any certificate by NACO.
**NOTE 3:** Interns will need to have their own laptop computers and internet connectivity.
**NOTE 4:**Interns coming from outside Delhi / New Delhi have to make their own arrangements for stay/ accommodation at their own expense.
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Eligibility:
- The applicant must be pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, M.Phil, or PhD courses.
  - The applicant must be studying in disciplines such as Public Health, Preventive &amp;amp; Social Medicine, Health Management, Statistics, Social Sciences, or related fields.
  - The applicant must be enrolled in a recognized university or institution.

> **Reservation / Preference / Priority:**

- Preference will be given to applicants having an excellent academic track record and to research scholars, and candidates bringing project work relevant to NACO’s activities or concomitant with NACP.
- There shall be no bar for candidates to apply for a second internship with NACO.

&amp;gt; **Number of Interns:**

The number of interns can vary depending on the applications and requirements of NACO. However, at any point in time, the number of interns shall not be more than 10.
&amp;gt; **Placement:** 

The Interns will be placed in selected programme divisions within NACO or rotated through different divisions based on the prerequisites of the study programme.
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Application Process:
[Offline]
Enrolment: Enrollment for internships shall be kept open throughout the year and offered based on the requirement of the different ProgrammesAt NACO Headquarters, the applications in the prescribed format (Annexure-IV of the Scheme Guidelines) may be sent to the office of the Joint Secretary by registered/speed post or email communication, at the following address:
Deputy Secretary
National AIDS Control Organisation 
9th Floor, Chandralok Building,
36, Janpath, New Delhi – 110001
Email: naco.internship@gmail.com
NOTE 1: An advance copy of the application along with the Covering Letter and attachments may be sent by e-mail to naco.internship@gmail.com. 
NOTE 1: The applications should reach at least one month before the commencement of the internship.
Selection Process:Step 1: All applications will be scrutinized by an Internship Committee.
Step 2: The Internship Committee may conduct a personal interaction/ interview either through face-to-face interview or electronic media (phone, skype, etc.) with the applicant.
Step 3: An intimation by email/ speed post will be sent to the selected candidates.
Reporting:Interns shall be expected to report to NACO, submit their joining report and work under the close supervision of the concerned Head of Division (HOD). The areas available for internship at NACO are listed in Annexure III of the Scheme Guidelines.
Queries/Grievances:Query, if any, may be addressed to the Under Secretary at: usadmin.dac@gmail.com.

Documents Required:
At the Time of Applying - Write up not exceeding 500 words on how the student’s academic pursuit, as well as the National AIDS Control Programme, will benefit from this Internship. 
Copy of at least three documentary proofs of identity which should include a copy of passport and Aadhar card/Voter ID/PAN Card in case of Indian nationals and passport, OCI card and National Identity Card in case of OCI card holders.
Curriculum Vitae.
Introduction Letter from the Head of the Institution on the official stationery where the applicant has studied/is studying.
No objection certificate from University/Institution in case the internship is to be pursued in parallel with an ongoing course. The prescribed format is placed in Annexure IV of the Scheme Guidelines.
Self-attested certificates and transcripts for all the accomplishments mentioned in the Application Form (educational qualifications, current courses being pursued and projects).
At the Time of Joining - Photograph.
Photo Identity (Voter ID/ PAN/ Adhaar/ Passport).
Approval Letter from the Dean/ Principal of the College/ University.
(for students from abroad) Travel documents.
(for students from abroad) Approval Letter from the Institute.
At the Completion of the Internship - A report on the area of internship/study.