Mantraya E-Internship Programme
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Mantraya.org invites applications, on a rolling basis, for E-Internship for the following projects.
(i) Mapping Terror and Insurgent Networks
(ii) Regional Economic Cooperation and Connectivity in Asia
(iii) Women and Youth in Peace and Security
(iv) Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking
(v) Fragility, Conflict and Peace Building
[Clicking on the links will take you to the page that lists all the articles published under individual projects]
Application Procedure
The E-Internship is open to students with a Master’s degree. Students enrolled on the Master’s Programme can also apply. The E-Internship is for three months and can be extended depending on the outcome and mutual interest. The E-Interns will work as Lead Researchers in the projects and are expected to write at least two publishable articles during the period of E-Internship, which will be published on Mantraya.org. The internship provides young scholars with an opportunity to work on issues of national and international importanceunder the mentoring by strategic advisors and assist in other projects depending on the candidate’s interest, skill set and future goals.
The schedule under E-Internship is flexible and provides an opportunity to work with Mantraya’s team of Experts and Advisers. We invite researchers and students to avail of this opportunity. We strongly encourage those interested in primary and field research to contribute to this initiative.
To apply, send a formal letter addressed to the Director along with your bio-data, a passport-size high-resolution photograph (above 100 kb size), a writing sample of 500 words indicating your preference for any of the Projects, and a tentative date for joining the internship programme to office@mantraya.org with cc to mantrayaoffice@gmail.com and bibhuroutray@gmail.com
Since a large number of applications are received and we may not be able to respond to individual emails. However, short-listed candidates will be contacted within a week for further requirements, which include completion of assigned tasks and an online interview.
Project Interns
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Past Project Interns
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Boh Ze Kai
Kai is pursuing his undergraduate degree in History & Politics from Jesus College, Oxford University. His areas of interest include conflict analysis and resolution, geopolitical strategy and diplomacy in South Asia and the world. He has interned at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Singapore and the Middle East Institute of the National University of Singapore. At Mantraya.org, Kai is associated with the ‘Borderlands’ project.
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Abhishek Chapanerkar
Abhishek Chapanerkar has completed his Master’s in Production (Manufacturing and Automation) Engineering, Master’s in Sociology, and a certificate course in Arabic Language. At Mantraya, Abhishek was a Project Intern under the project ‘Mapping Terror and Insurgent Networks’. (Internship Tenure: 1 April 2016- 1 March 2017).
Adarsh Vijay
Adarsh Vijay is a Political Science Master’s student in Madras Christian College, Chennai. Adarsh interned with Mantraya’s ‘Mapping Terror and Insurgent Networks’ project. (Internship Tenure: 1 May-31 December 2017).
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Sayantan Haldar
Sayantan is pursuing his undergraduate degree in Political Science at Presidency University, Kolkata. At Mantraya, Sayantan was associated with the ‘Regional Economic Cooperation and Connectivity in South Asia’ project. (Internship tenure: 12 March- 12 June 2018)
Haya Wakil
Haya is pursuing History honours with minor in Political Science from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi. At Mantraya, Haya was associated with ‘Women in Peace & Security’ project. (Internship Tenure: 4 June- 20 August 2018)
Seetha Lakshmi Dinesh Iyer
Seetha Lakshmi is a post-graduation student in Political Science at the Madras Christian College, Chennai. At Mantraya, Seetha was associated with the ‘Borderlands’ project. (Internship Tenure: 21 May- 20 July 2018)
Tanvi Gupta
Tanvi is pursuing her undergraduate degree in Political Science from Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi. At Mantraya, Tanvi was associated with the ‘Mapping Terror and Insurgent Networks’ Project. (Internship tenure: 12 June 2018 – 30 March 2019)
Divya Godbole
Divya is pursuing honours degree in Sociology with a minor in History from Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi. At Mantraya, Divya was associated with the ‘Regional Economic Cooperation and Connectivity in Asia’ Project. (Internship Tenure: January-April 2019)
Rhea Maheshwari
Rhea is pursuing her bachelor’s degree from Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi. At Mantraya, Rhea was associated with the ‘Women in Peace and Security’ project. (Internship Tenure: June 2018- January 2019)
Pallavi Banerjee
Pallavi is pursuing her Master’s degree in Economics from Jadavpur University, Kolkata. At Mantraya, Pallavi was associated with the ‘Regional Economic Cooperation and Connectivity in Asia’ Project. (Internship: January- March 2019)
Vrinda Aravind
Vrinda Aravind is currently pursuing her master’s degree in ‘International Studies and History’ at Christ University, Bangalore. At Mantraya, Vrinda was associated with ‘Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking in South Asia’ Project. (Internship: 15 April-30 May 2019)
Prabhnoor Kohli
Prabhnoor has graduated in Political Science from Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi. At Mantraya, Prabhnoor was associated with the ‘Mapping Terror and Insurgent Networks’ and ‘Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking in South Asia’ Projects. (Internship tenure: June-December 2018)
Safa Rahim
Safa is pursuing her undergraduate degree in Political Science from University of Delhi. At Mantraya, Safa was associated with the ‘Regional Economic Cooperation and Connectivity in South Asia’ Project. (Internship period: 10 September- 10 December 2018)
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Divya Godbole
Divya is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi. She is also engaging with peace studies through a diploma in Conflict Transformation and Peace Building. As a social sciences student, her areas of interest straddle several domains including international relations, tribal affairs, environmental crises, and area studies with a special focus on China. At Mantraya, Divya was associated with ‘Mapping Terror and Insurgency Network’ projects. (Internship tenure: 10 February 2020- 10 May 2020)
Dhanyoswaroopa Deb
Dhanyoswaroopa Deb is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in International Studies from the Department of International Studies and History, Christ University, Bangalore. At Mantraya, she was associated with the ‘Mapping Terror and Insurgency Network’ project. (Internship tenure: 14 April 2020- 31 May 2020).
S. Sri Sai Hemalahari
S. Sri Sai Hemalahari is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in `International Studies and History` at Christ University, Bangalore. At Mantraya, Hema was associated with ‘Mapping Terror and Insurgent Networks’ project. (Internship tenure: 14 April 2020- 31 May 2020).
Somrag G
Somrag G is currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in International Studies at Christ University, Bangalore. At Mantraya, he was associated with the ‘Mapping Terror and Insurgent Networks’ project. (Internship tenure: 14 April 2020- 31 May 2020).
Saumilee Sali
Saumilee Sali is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in ‘International Studies and History’ at Christ University, Bangalore. At Mantraya, Saumilee was associated with ‘Islamic State in South Asia’ Project. (Internship tenure: 14 April 2020- 31 May 2020).
Sumedha Korishetti
Sumedha Korishetti is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in International Studies, at Christ University, Bangalore. At Mantraya, Sumedha was associated with Fragility, Conflict and Peace building project. (Internship tenure: 14 April 2020- 31 May 2020).
Chaithra U Nair
Chaithra U Nair is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in International Studies from Christ University, Bangalore. At Mantraya, Chaithra was associated with ‘Fragility, Conflict and Peace building’ project. (Internship tenure: 14 April 2020- 31 May 2020).
Fathima Naureen
Fathima Naureen is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in International Studies at Stella Maris College, Chennai. Her areas of interest include Public Policy and Governance, Role of Women in Peace and Security, Gender Studies, Human Rights, and Constitutional Rights. At Mantraya, she was associated with the project titled ‘Islamic State in South Asia’. (Internship tenure: 24 April 2020- 31 May 2020).
Prathiksha Ravi
Prathiksha Ravi is currently pursuing her Masters in International Studies from Stella Maris College, Chennai. She is also a law graduate with two years of work experience in the education sector. Her areas of interest include Security and Strategic Studies, Gender in IR, and International Law. At Mantraya, Prathiksha was associated with ‘Fragility, Conflict and Peacebuilding’ project. (Internship tenure: 24 April 2020- 31 May 2020).
Porkkodi G.
Porkkodi is a post-graduate student at Department of Political Science, Madras Christian College, Chennai. Her research interests include realist and power transition theories. At Mantraya, Porkkodi is associated with the ‘Fragility, Conflict and Peace building’ project. (Internship Tenure: 1 October-30 November 2020)
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Anagha Lakshmi
Anagha is currently pursuing her master’s degree in International Studies and Political Science from Christ University, Bangalore. Her key areas of interest include soft power diplomacy, conflict resolution, regional cooperation, and peace building. She has previously interned at the SAARC Secretariat, Nepal in 2020. At Mantraya, Anagha is associated with the ‘Fragility, Conflict and Peace building’ project. (Internship Tenure: 1 October-30 November 2020)
Vanshika Sharma
Vanshika is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in International Studies from CHRIST, (Deemed to be University), Bangalore. Her key areas of interest include migration, terrorism, women studies and ethnic conflicts. At Mantraya, Vanshika is associated with the ‘Fragility, Conflict and Peace building’ project and is part of the study on ‘Patterns of Civilian Resistance in Myanmar’. (Internship Tenure: 20 May to 30 June 2021).
Vishnu R Kumar
Vishnu R Kumar is currently pursuing his Masters in International Relations from CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore & holds a Bachelors from the aforementioned University in History, Economics & Political Science. His areas of interest include strategic studies, counterinsurgency, geopolitical strategy & the region of South Asia. At Mantraya, Vishnu is associated with the ‘Fragility, Conflict and Peace building’ project and is part of the study on ‘The ANDSF’s role in Peace and Stability in Afghanistan after the U.S. withdrawal’ (Internship Tenure: 20 May to 30 June 2021).
Anna George
Anna George is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Politics and International Relations from Pondicherry Central University. Her interest lies in ethnic conflicts, border issues, and strategic studies. At Mantraya, Anna is associated with the ‘Fragility, Conflict and Peace building’ project. (Internship Tenure: 10 December 2021 to 10 May 2022).
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Hemantika Kar
Hemantika Kar is currently pursuing her Masters of Arts in International Studies from Christ University, Bengaluru under the Department of International Studies, Political Science and History. Her interests lie in ethnic conflict and women’s role in conflict areas. At Mantraya, Hemantika is associated with the ‘Women and Youth in Peace and Security’ project. Internship Tenure: (6 June 2022 to 15 July 2022)
Harshita Surana
Harshita Surana is currently pursuing her master’s degree in international studies from Christ University, Bengaluru, under the Department of international studies, history and political science. Her interest lies in peacemaking, conflict resolution, human and women rights. At Mantraya, Harshita is associated with the ‘Women and youth in peace and Security’ project. (Internship Tenure: 06 June 2022 to 15 July 2022).