History - Internship Jobs in Ahmedabad - IIM Ahmedabad

Job Title: History - Internship

Purpose of Internship: The Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) has played a pioneering role in the field of business history in India and wishes to extend this legacy by engaging with a new generation of students and researchers. Interns are expected to assist history related research projects and also develop their own research ideas during the course of the internship. Interns will benefit from the vibrant campus life of IIMA and access to one of the best libraries on business and economic history in India. Among other features, the library also provides access to the digital Times of India Archive (1838-2006) and Financial Times Archive (1888-2010). They may also attend a course on business and economic history offered at the institute 

Requirements: The ideal applicant is a Master’s or PhD level student in History/Economics/Management who is working on aspects of business and economic history of any region post-18th century. Students and researchers pursuing other degrees and professions, working in other fields of history or on other time periods are also encouraged to apply if they can demonstrate how they can contribute and learn during the internship. Applicants have to be highly motivated, enthusiastic and hard-working. Prior exposure to database management software (MS Excel, Open Office, etc.) is not mandatory but welcomed.

Internship Details: The internship can take place anytime during the year for a period not exceeding two months. The Intern can avail internet and library facilities at the IIMA campus but will have to arrange for accommodation on their own outside the campus.

Honorarium: Selected Intern will be paid appropriate honorarium/stipend at the end of the internship and after the receipt of an internship project report as per the Institute norms.

Location: Ahmedabad