Projects India Program
 In addition to semester India and short term study abroad programs, IISAC has created a system that encourages US students to involve in projects, independent research, internships and community services by living in Kerala. This will allow the students to experience the culture, people and traditions of India through direct involvement. To this end, IISAC has developed partnership with leading organizations in Kerala. Kerala, known as God’s Own Country is a state on the southwest tip of the Indian peninsula and it has followed a developmental pattern of its own. With quality of life indices’ comparable with that of several European countries, the state has sparked interest in many economists and sociologists around the world. Kerala also has several art forms peculiar to the region. Kerala’s evolution over the years has made it a model state and a fascinating case study; its inimitable natural beauty and tropical biodiversity has created an exceptional destination for travelers around the globe.
Students may spend a minimum of one month in IISAC’s affiliated institutions in Kerala to partake in an internship or research. The best time to start the program is immediately after your short term or Semester in India studies.
Internships and projects are available in the following areas:
 Sustainable development- Religion: History of St. Thomas Christians, Hinduism, Judaism, etc
- South Indian performing arts (Bharatanatyam, Mohiniattam, Carnatic songs)
- Alternative medicine (Ayurveda)
- Martial arts ( Kalarippayattu)
- Nature study and field trips
- Tropical biology and biodiversity
- Non profit / NGOs management
- Tropical medicine
- Clinical training
 Teaching English- Women’s empowerment
- Community services ( Orphanages, under privileged communities & hospitals)
- Computer sciences and engineering
- Food technology and nutrition
- South Indian cooking
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Internships, Special Techniques, Projects & Research In Tropical Biodiversity & Environmental Sciences
Immediately after the field exposure, US students who like to stay back in Kerala for practical training, projects or research can get individualized instructions in our Tropical Institute of Ecological Sciences. Topics will vary from threat to biodiversity to environmental issues and students who complete the program will receive research credits. This research training program deals with a variety of techniques and research topics on individual basis and is open to both undergraduate and graduate students of biology/ ecology/ wild life management/ marine and aquatic sciences/ environmental sciences/ geology/ natural resources management and environmental engineering. Admission is rolling and is offered throughout the year. Please open the link to view the program and the type of projects available through IISAC.
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