Samsung Announces Samsung Fellowship to Support Cutting Edge Student Research Projects at IIT Madras and IIT Guwahati
GURUGRAM, India – October 28, 2021 – Samsung India has launched the Samsung Fellowship award under its citizenship program Samsung Innovation Campus to promote research and enable youth to use technology for social good.
This initiative strengthens Samsung’s commitment towards its vision of Powering Digital India. Samsung has given fellowships to 100 undergraduate and 30 postgraduate engineering students at IIT Madras and IIT Guwahati. The fellowship will support chosen students in their projects that range from traffic estimation and dynamic control of traffic lights, anti-cancer drug research, intrusion detection system to power management for electric vehicles and liquid crystals in solar cells.
Final year engineering students, pursuing B.Tech, Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech), and M.Tech/M.S. (Research), and working on a project that will lead to software or hardware products are eligible for the fellowship. Students from underprivileged backgrounds are given preference, and they must have a cumulative grade of over 6 in any branch of engineering. Samsung provides INR 6,000 per month to undergraduate and INR 25,000 per month to postgraduate students.
“Samsung R&D Institute India, Delhi has been working towards enhancing research and innovation among students at IITs, especially those from weaker sections of the society. Through Samsung Fellowship, we wish to empower the coming generations to utilize their capabilities for social good. We plan to expand this Fellowship to more IITs in the coming years,” said Deokho Kim, Managing Director, Samsung Research & Development Institute, Delhi.
“Samsung helps young people around the world gain access to better education and learning opportunities as part of our citizenship vision of Together for Tomorrow! Enabling People. The new Samsung Fellowship will help students take their ideas forward and develop innovations for the greater good. This initiative is an embodiment of our vision of Powering Digital India that seeks to empower the next generation of young India,” Partha Ghosh, Vice President & Head, Corporate Citizenship, Samsung India, said.
The 130 fellowships given so far have gone to undergraduate and postgraduate students from various branches of engineering including chemical, mechanical, biotechnology, electrical, ocean, CSE, engineering design, civil, metallurgical, materials and aerospace, among others.
Empower your team. Lead the industry
Get a subscription to a library of online courses and digital learning tools for your organization with EasyShiksha
Yes, all internships offered by EasyShiksha are completely free of charge.
Q.How can I apply for an internship with EasyShiksha?
You can apply for an internship with EasyShiksha by visiting our website and browsing through the available internship opportunities. Once you find a suitable internship, simply follow the application instructions provided.
Q.What types of internships are available through EasyShiksha?
EasyShiksha offers a wide range of internships across various industries and disciplines, including but not limited to technology, business, marketing, healthcare, and more. We continuously update our internship offerings to provide diverse opportunities for our users.
Q.Will I receive a certificate upon completing an internship?
Yes, upon successful completion of an internship with EasyShiksha, you will receive a certificate recognizing your participation and achievements during the internship period.
Q.Are EasyShiksha's internship certificates recognized by universities and employers?
Yes, EasyShiksha's internship certificates are recognized and valued by universities, colleges, and employers worldwide. They serve as a testament to your skills, knowledge, and experience gained through our internship programs.
Q.Is the download of certificates free or paid?
While access to internships and all courses on EasyShiksha is free for users lifetime, there is a nominal operational cost associated with downloading certificates. This fee covers the administrative expenses involved in processing and issuing the certificates.
Q.When can I start the course?
Anyone can choose a preferred course and start immediately without any delay.
Q.What are the course and session timings?
As this is a purely online course program, you can choose to learn at any time of the day and for as much time as you want. Though we follow a well-established structure and schedule, we recommend a routine for you as well. But it finally depends on you, as you have to learn.
Q.What will happen when my course is over?
If you have completed the course, you would be able to have lifetime access to it for future reference too.
Q.Can I download the notes and study material?
Yes, you can access and download the content of the course for the duration. And even have lifetime access to it for any further reference.
Q. What software/tools would be needed for the course and how can I get them?
All the software/tools that you need for the course would be shared with you during the training as and when you need them.
I’m unable to make a payment. What to do now?
You can try to make the payment through a different card or account (maybe a friend or family). If the problem persists, email us at info@easyshiksha.com
Q. Do I get the certificate in a hard copy?
No, only a soft copy of the certificate will be awarded, which can be downloaded and printed, if required.
Q. The payment got deducted, but the updated transaction status is showing “failed”. What to do now?
Due to some technical faults, this can happen. In such a case the amount deducted will be transferred to the bank account in the next 7-10 working days. Normally the bank takes this much time to credit the amount back into your account.
Q. The payment was successful but it still shows ‘Buy Now’ or not showing any videos on my dashboard? What should I do?
At times, there may be a slight delay in your payment reflecting on your EasyShiksha dashboard. However, if the problem is taking longer than 30 minutes, please let us know by writing to us at info@easyshiksha.com from your registered email id, and attach the screenshot of the payment receipt or transaction history. Soon after verification from the backend, we will update the payment status.
Q. What is the refund policy?
If you have enrolled, and are facing any technical problem then you can request a refund. But once the certificate has been generated, we shall not refund that..
Q.Can I just enrol in a single course?
Yes! You surely can. To begin this, just click the course of your interest and fill in the details to enrol. You are ready to learn, once the payment is made. For the same, you earn a certificate too.
My questions are not listed above. I need further help.
Please contact us at: info@easyshiksha.com
Samsung Innovation Campus is the Company’s global citizenship program that aims to bridge proficiency gaps in the country by skilling students on cutting-edge technologies such as IoT, pervasive computing, data science, machine learning, AR/VR, and others. Samsung currently has nine Samsung Innovation Campus at IIT-Delhi, IIT-Kanpur, IIT-Hyderabad, IIT-Kharagpur, IIT-Roorkee, IIT-Guwahati, IIT-Jodhpur NSUT, and Delhi Technological University (DTU). So far, these labs have trained over 1,000 students.
Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the world of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems and memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions. For the latest news on Samsung India, please visit Samsung India Newsroom at http://news.samsung.com/in. For Hindi, log on to Samsung Newsroom Bharat at https://news.samsung.com/bharat. You can also follow us on Twitter @SamsungNewsIN
For further information please contact:
Ravi Teja Sharma Mayuri Dahiya Samsung Southwest Asia AvianWE Email: raviteja.s@samsung.com Email: mayuri@avianwe.com