Past Forward: Digital History and Interactive Timelines
Project: an interactive local history timeline.
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History internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsUntold Voices: Oral History and Podcast Production
Project: a consent-based oral history podcast.
Register for this programme ↗Ocean Legacies: Maritime History and Coastal Heritage
Project: a coastal heritage photo essay.
Register for this programme ↗Museum Beyond Walls: Virtual Exhibition Design
Project: a virtual museum exhibition.
Register for this programme ↗History on Foot: Heritage Trails and QR Storytelling
Project: a QR-linked heritage walking route.
Register for this programme ↗English internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsBeyond the Prompt: AI Writing and Human Editorial Skills
Project: a portfolio comparing AI drafts with human edits.
Register for this programme ↗Mic & Meaning: Podcast Scripting and Audio Storytelling
Project: a scripted and edited podcast episode.
Register for this programme ↗Words That Work: UX Writing and Digital Content Design
Project: a set of app interface messages.
Register for this programme ↗Planet in Prose: Climate Journalism and Environmental Writing
Project: an evidence-based climate feature.
Register for this programme ↗The Creator’s Desk: Digital Publishing and Personal Portfolios
Project: a digital magazine and editorial plan.
Register for this programme ↗Tamil internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsதமிழ் Tomorrow: AI Language Review and Digital Tamil
Project: a reviewed Tamil AI text collection.
Register for this programme ↗மக்களின் குரல்: Community Podcasts and Oral Histories
Project: a Tamil community interview podcast.
Register for this programme ↗திரைத்தமிழ்: Subtitling, Dubbing and Screen Adaptation
Project: Tamil subtitles for an educational video.
Register for this programme ↗பசுமை பேசலாம்: Environmental Storytelling in Tamil
Project: a Tamil environmental awareness series.
Register for this programme ↗வேர்களைத் தேடி: Tamil Folk Heritage and Digital Archives
Project: a consent-based Tamil folk heritage archive.
Register for this programme ↗Commerce internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsCreator Commerce: The Business Behind Digital Content
Project: a creator business model and pricing plan.
Register for this programme ↗Waste to Worth: Circular Economy Business Models
Project: a reuse or repair business proposal.
Register for this programme ↗Shop Local, Sell Digital: Community E-Commerce
Project: an online product catalogue.
Register for this programme ↗The Conscious Consumer: Sustainable Markets and Buyer Behaviour
Project: a consumer research report.
Register for this programme ↗Cashless Communities: Digital Payments and Merchant Research
Project: a merchant digital-payment experience study.
Register for this programme ↗B.Com internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsLedger Next: Digital Accounting and Workflow Automation
Project: a sample digital bookkeeping workbook.
Register for this programme ↗Numbers for Good: NGO Finance and Impact Dashboards
Project: a project budget dashboard.
Register for this programme ↗Scam Sense: Financial Fraud Awareness and Transaction Review
Project: a financial scam awareness toolkit.
Register for this programme ↗Profit with Purpose: Social Enterprise Costing and Pricing
Project: a costing and break-even workbook.
Register for this programme ↗The Green Balance Sheet: Sustainability Accounting Fundamentals
Project: a sample resource-use and expenditure account.
Register for this programme ↗BBA internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsFounder Mode: Social Startup Design and Pitching
Project: a social startup pitch deck.
Register for this programme ↗Business on Autopilot? AI Workflow Design and Human Oversight
Project: a supervised business workflow prototype.
Register for this programme ↗Inside the Customer’s Mind: Customer Experience Research
Project: a customer journey improvement proposal.
Register for this programme ↗Events with Impact: Sustainable Event Planning and Execution
Project: a sustainable event plan and budget.
Register for this programme ↗Brand from the Ground Up: Community Enterprise Marketing
Project: a community enterprise brand guide.
Register for this programme ↗Economics internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsThe Blue Economy Files: Coastal Markets and Livelihoods
Project: a coastal livelihood value-chain report.
Register for this programme ↗The Price of Everyday: Inflation and Household Data Stories
Project: a local price tracker.
Register for this programme ↗Small Nudges, Big Choices: Behavioural Economics in Action
Project: a consent-based behavioural experiment design.
Register for this programme ↗The Gig Economy Diaries: Platform Work and Livelihood Research
Project: a platform-worker livelihood study.
Register for this programme ↗Value Beyond Waste: Circular Economy Opportunity Mapping
Project: a circular-economy opportunity map.
Register for this programme ↗Philosophy internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsWho Decides? AI Ethics and Human Responsibility
Project: an AI ethics casebook.
Register for this programme ↗The Planet Dilemma: Environmental Ethics and Community Choices
Project: an environmental decision case study.
Register for this programme ↗Think Before You Share: Logic, Evidence and Misinformation
Project: a misinformation reasoning toolkit.
Register for this programme ↗The Ethics Room: Business Dilemmas and Responsible Decisions
Project: a business ethics decision guide.
Register for this programme ↗Big Questions, Everyday Lives: Public Philosophy and Podcasting
Project: a public philosophy podcast episode.
Register for this programme ↗Psychology internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsMind the Scroll: Digital Habits and Wellbeing Research
Project: a nonclinical digital wellbeing resource.
Register for this programme ↗Why We Click: User Psychology and Experience Design
Project: a consent-based usability study.
Register for this programme ↗The Learning Experiment: Motivation, Memory and Study Design
Project: a study-support learning resource.
Register for this programme ↗Feeling the Future: Climate Emotions and Awareness Communication
Project: a climate emotions awareness resource.
Register for this programme ↗People at Work: Workplace Behaviour and Wellbeing Research
Project: an anonymous workplace experience report.
Register for this programme ↗Geography internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsClimate on the Map: GIS and Local Risk Storytelling
Project: a local climate risk story map.
Register for this programme ↗Hot Streets, Cool Spaces: Urban Heat and Shade Mapping
Project: a heat and shade observation map.
Register for this programme ↗Shifting Shores: Coastal Change and Satellite Image Interpretation
Project: a coastal change image comparison.
Register for this programme ↗Access for All: Inclusive Neighbourhood Mapping
Project: an accessibility route map.
Register for this programme ↗Where Waste Goes: Spatial Mapping of Resource Flows
Project: a waste collection and recovery map.
Register for this programme ↗Archaeology internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsPast in 3D: Heritage Photogrammetry and Digital Models
Project: a 3D model of an authorised object or replica.
Register for this programme ↗Beyond the Myth: Archaeology and Evidence-Based Media
Project: an archaeology myth-checking explainer.
Register for this programme ↗Monument Watch: Heritage Condition Mapping and Documentation
Project: a permitted heritage condition record.
Register for this programme ↗Objects with Stories: Digital Collections and Artefact Interpretation
Project: an artefact catalogue using authorised records.
Register for this programme ↗Discovery by Design: Interactive Archaeology Experiences
Project: an interactive archaeology learning activity.
Register for this programme ↗Journalism and Mass Communication internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsPocket Newsroom: Mobile Journalism and Field Reporting
Project: a smartphone news feature.
Register for this programme ↗Verify Before Viral: Fact-Checking and Digital Verification
Project: a sourced fact-check report.
Register for this programme ↗Frontline Earth: Climate and Community Journalism
Project: a community climate story.
Register for this programme ↗The Data Story: Visual Journalism and Public Data
Project: a public-data visual news story.
Register for this programme ↗Beyond the Headline: Solutions Journalism and Impact Reporting
Project: a report evaluating a response to a social problem.
Register for this programme ↗Tourism and Travel Management internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsTravel That Gives Back: Regenerative Tourism Design
Project: a community-benefit tourism itinerary.
Register for this programme ↗Scan & Explore: Smart Heritage Trails and Audio Guides
Project: a QR-linked visitor trail.
Register for this programme ↗Journeys for Everyone: Accessible Tourism Experience Design
Project: an accessible visitor information guide.
Register for this programme ↗Stay Local, Experience More: Community Homestay Development
Project: a community homestay experience plan.
Register for this programme ↗Destination Unseen: Virtual Tours and Place Storytelling
Project: a virtual destination tour.
Register for this programme ↗Library and Information Science internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsSearch Smarter: AI-Assisted Cataloguing and Metadata Quality
Project: a reviewed AI metadata sample.
Register for this programme ↗Memory Keepers: Community Archives and Digital Preservation
Project: a consent-based digital community archive.
Register for this programme ↗Truth Toolkit: Information Literacy in the AI Era
Project: an online information evaluation guide.
Register for this programme ↗The Open Library: Accessible Knowledge and User Experience
Project: a library accessibility improvement plan.
Register for this programme ↗Knowledge Navigator: Research Discovery and Evidence Mapping
Project: a curated research subject guide.
Register for this programme ↗Education internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsTeach Tomorrow: AI Literacy and Learning Design
Project: an AI literacy lesson plan.
Register for this programme ↗Learning in Minutes: Microlearning and Educational Content Creation
Project: a short learning unit with assessment.
Register for this programme ↗Play to Learn: Educational Game Design
Project: a tested educational game prototype.
Register for this programme ↗Every Learner Counts: Inclusive Learning Resource Development
Project: an accessible learning resource.
Register for this programme ↗Classroom Without Walls: Community and Environmental Education
Project: a community environmental learning activity.
Register for this programme ↗Fine Arts and Painting internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsSecond Life Studio: Waste-to-Art and Sustainable Creativity
Project: an artwork from safely sourced reusable material.
Register for this programme ↗Wild Detail: Scientific Illustration and Biodiversity Art
Project: an illustrated species identification sheet.
Register for this programme ↗Walls That Speak: Community Murals and Public Storytelling
Project: a community mural proposal.
Register for this programme ↗Gallery Without Walls: Digital Exhibitions and Artist Portfolios
Project: an online exhibition of original artwork.
Register for this programme ↗Art That Explains: Illustration for Science and Social Change
Project: an illustrated public information resource.
Register for this programme ↗French internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsFrench for Change: Bilingual NGO and Impact Communication
Project: a bilingual NGO project summary.
Register for this programme ↗Bonjour Local: Sustainable Tourism Content in French
Project: a French local destination guide.
Register for this programme ↗Across the Screen: French Subtitling and Media Localisation
Project: French subtitles for authorised media.
Register for this programme ↗Voix & Voyages: Francophone Podcasting and Cultural Stories
Project: a researched Francophone podcast.
Register for this programme ↗Beyond Word-for-Word: AI Translation Review and French Editing
Project: a reviewed French AI translation portfolio.
Register for this programme ↗Computer Science internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsAgentWorks: Agentic AI and Intelligent Workflow Automation
Project: an AI agent with tool permissions and human review.
Register for this programme ↗Ask Your Data: Generative AI, RAG and Knowledge Assistants
Project: a document-based AI assistant with source citations.
Register for this programme ↗Prompt to Product: AI-Assisted Full-Stack Development
Project: a tested full-stack web application.
Register for this programme ↗Trust by Design: AI Application Security and Reliability Testing
Project: a sandbox AI security and reliability test report.
Register for this programme ↗Beyond Chat: Multimodal AI for Voice, Images and Documents
Project: a prototype combining text with images, voice or documents.
Register for this programme ↗Zoology internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsWildLens: Biodiversity Documentation and Citizen Science
Project: a photographed species observation log.
Register for this programme ↗CoastWatch: Sea Turtle Habitat and Conservation Studies
Project: a coastal habitat observation report.
Register for this programme ↗Animal Stories: Behaviour Observation and Science Communication
Project: a non-invasive animal behaviour record.
Register for this programme ↗EcoDetectives: Freshwater and Coastal Fauna Surveys
Project: a fauna survey design and sample dataset.
Register for this programme ↗Species Studio: Digital Identification and Wildlife Education
Project: an illustrated species learning guide.
Register for this programme ↗Botany internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsPlant Passport: Local Flora and Digital Herbarium Design
Project: a digital plant collection using permitted photographs.
Register for this programme ↗Green Neighbours: Urban Plant Diversity Mapping
Project: a neighbourhood plant diversity map.
Register for this programme ↗Mangrove Diaries: Coastal Plant Adaptation Studies
Project: a mangrove adaptation photo guide.
Register for this programme ↗Seed to Story: Germination Data and Plant Growth Studies
Project: a seed germination observation workbook.
Register for this programme ↗Botanical Voices: Plant Science for Public Education
Project: a public plant science communication resource.
Register for this programme ↗Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsPlantLab: Growth Responses and Experimental Design
Project: a controlled plant growth experiment plan.
Register for this programme ↗Culture Concepts: Plant Tissue Culture Workflow Design
Project: a tissue culture workflow and literature review.
Register for this programme ↗Seaweed to Soil: Biostimulant Research and Data Review
Project: a critical review of seaweed biostimulant evidence.
Register for this programme ↗Green Molecules: Plant Metabolite Literature Mapping
Project: a plant metabolite evidence map.
Register for this programme ↗Plant Data Studio: Digital Analysis of Growth Experiments
Project: a plant growth data dashboard.
Register for this programme ↗Biotechnology internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsBlueBio: Marine Biotechnology Research Explorer
Project: a marine biotechnology application review.
Register for this programme ↗BioDesign: Sustainable Biomaterial Concept Development
Project: a biomaterial prototype design brief.
Register for this programme ↗From Lab to Life: Biotechnology Product Research
Project: a biotechnology product evidence report.
Register for this programme ↗BioProcess Basics: Experimental Workflow and Documentation
Project: a documented bioprocess workflow.
Register for this programme ↗Innovation Notebook: Biotechnology Research Proposal Studio
Project: a structured biotechnology project proposal.
Register for this programme ↗Microbiology internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsMicroWorld: Microbial Diversity and Scientific Communication
Project: an illustrated microbial diversity guide.
Register for this programme ↗WaterWise Microbes: Water Quality Data Interpretation
Project: a report interpreting supplied water-quality data.
Register for this programme ↗Microbial Materials: Biopolymers and Sustainable Products
Project: a microbial biopolymer research brief.
Register for this programme ↗Clean Process: Microbiology Quality Documentation
Project: a sample laboratory quality checklist.
Register for this programme ↗Microbe Data Lab: Public Microbiome Dataset Exploration
Project: a reproducible public-data analysis notebook.
Register for this programme ↗Biochemistry internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsMolecule Matters: Biochemical Pathways and Visual Learning
Project: a referenced biochemical pathway explainer.
Register for this programme ↗Assay Insights: Biochemical Data Interpretation
Project: an assay data analysis workbook.
Register for this programme ↗Marine Molecules: Bioactive Compound Evidence Review
Project: a marine bioactive compound literature review.
Register for this programme ↗Protein Stories: Structure and Function Exploration
Project: a protein structure and function report.
Register for this programme ↗Lab Notes: Biochemistry Research Documentation
Project: a sample experimental documentation portfolio.
Register for this programme ↗Marine Science internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsOcean Notebook: Coastal Ecosystem Observation
Project: a coastal ecosystem field or image-based notebook.
Register for this programme ↗Blue Carbon Explorer: Mangrove and Seagrass Research
Project: a blue-carbon methods and evidence review.
Register for this programme ↗Shoreline Signals: Marine Pollution Data Stories
Project: a marine pollution dataset explainer.
Register for this programme ↗Reef Routes: Habitat Mapping and Conservation Planning
Project: a habitat mapping and conservation proposal.
Register for this programme ↗Ocean Voices: Marine Science Communication
Project: a marine science public learning resource.
Register for this programme ↗Environmental Science internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsClimate Local: Community Environmental Observation
Project: a local environmental observation report.
Register for this programme ↗WasteWise: Campus Waste and Resource Audits
Project: a campus waste audit plan and findings template.
Register for this programme ↗Water Footprint: Resource Use and Conservation Studies
Project: a water-use assessment workbook.
Register for this programme ↗Nature Metrics: Ecosystem Indicators and Data Visualisation
Project: an ecosystem indicator dashboard.
Register for this programme ↗Green Action: Community Sustainability Project Design
Project: a practical sustainability project proposal.
Register for this programme ↗Fisheries Science internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsCatch to Community: Fisheries Value Chain Research
Project: a fishery value-chain map.
Register for this programme ↗FishFacts: Species Identification and Consumer Education
Project: a fish identification and consumer guide.
Register for this programme ↗Responsible Catch: Sustainable Fisheries Evidence Review
Project: a sustainable fisheries research brief.
Register for this programme ↗Harbour Stories: Fishing Livelihood Documentation
Project: a consent-based fishing livelihood report.
Register for this programme ↗Fisheries Data Lab: Catch Records and Trend Analysis
Project: a catch-data analysis workbook.
Register for this programme ↗Aquaculture internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsAquaPlan: Sustainable Farm Design and Costing
Project: a small aquaculture system design and budget.
Register for this programme ↗Water Balance: Aquaculture Water Quality Records
Project: a water-quality tracking dashboard.
Register for this programme ↗FeedSmart: Aquaculture Nutrition Literature Review
Project: a feed research comparison report.
Register for this programme ↗Integrated Aqua: Aquaponics and Multitrophic Systems
Project: an integrated production system concept plan.
Register for this programme ↗FarmLog: Digital Records for Aquaculture Operations
Project: a digital farm recordkeeping prototype.
Register for this programme ↗Genetics internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsGene Explorer: Public Genetic Database Research
Project: a referenced public gene database report.
Register for this programme ↗Inheritance Studio: Genetics Learning and Visualisation
Project: a genetics teaching simulation or visual guide.
Register for this programme ↗Genome Stories: Communicating Genetic Research
Project: a plain-language genetics research explainer.
Register for this programme ↗Variation Lab: Public Sequence Comparison
Project: a public sequence comparison notebook.
Register for this programme ↗Ethics of Genes: Privacy and Responsible Genetics
Project: a genetics privacy and ethics case study.
Register for this programme ↗Bioinformatics internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsSequence Sense: Biological Sequence Analysis
Project: a reproducible sequence analysis notebook.
Register for this programme ↗Protein Atlas: Structure Databases and Visualisation
Project: a protein structure visualisation portfolio.
Register for this programme ↗BioData Python: Biological Data Cleaning and Analysis
Project: a documented biological data processing script.
Register for this programme ↗Omics Explorer: Public Dataset Interpretation
Project: an exploratory public omics data report.
Register for this programme ↗Reproducible Biology: Research Pipelines and Documentation
Project: a reproducible analysis workflow with documentation.
Register for this programme ↗Food Science and Technology internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsFood Futures: Sustainable Food Product Concepts
Project: a sustainable food product concept brief.
Register for this programme ↗Label Lens: Food Label Research and Consumer Communication
Project: a factual food-label comparison guide.
Register for this programme ↗Shelf Life Stories: Food Stability Literature Review
Project: a food stability research report.
Register for this programme ↗Food Loss Lab: Supply Chain Waste Mapping
Project: a food-loss process map.
Register for this programme ↗Quality Notebook: Food Process Documentation
Project: a sample food-process quality record system.
Register for this programme ↗Nutrition and Dietetics internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsNutrition in Plain Language: Evidence Communication
Project: an evidence-based nutrition education resource.
Register for this programme ↗Food Pattern Diaries: Community Dietary Research Methods
Project: a consent-based dietary research protocol.
Register for this programme ↗Balanced Campus: Student Food Environment Studies
Project: a campus food environment observation report.
Register for this programme ↗Nutrition Data Studio: Public Food Composition Analysis
Project: a public food-composition analysis workbook.
Register for this programme ↗Food Culture Connect: Local Diets and Community Education
Project: a culturally relevant food education resource.
Register for this programme ↗Biomedical Science internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsBiomedical Evidence: Research Reading and Critical Appraisal
Project: a structured biomedical evidence appraisal.
Register for this programme ↗Diagnostic Pathways: Laboratory Workflow Education
Project: an educational diagnostic workflow diagram.
Register for this programme ↗Health Data Basics: Public Biomedical Dataset Analysis
Project: a public biomedical data analysis notebook.
Register for this programme ↗Medical Science Stories: Accessible Research Communication
Project: a plain-language biomedical research explainer.
Register for this programme ↗Research Ready: Biomedical Study Design and Documentation
Project: a nonclinical study proposal and documentation pack.
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Internship questions
What is the internship programme fee?
Basic internships are ₹499 per college group student, per selected programme, with a certificate available. Advanced internships are ₹5,000 per student, per selected programme. Share your group size and confirm inclusions before enrolling.
Can I choose an online, offline or hybrid internship?
Yes. Select your preferred mode when enquiring. REEF will confirm the batch schedule and suitable activities. Offline venues and field locations depend on the programme.
Where are the internships in Chennai conducted?
REEF’s listed Chennai centre is at MCC MRF Innovation Park, Madras Christian College, East Tambaram, Chennai 600059. Confirm the venue before travel; some field programmes use other locations.
Which departments can enquire?
Browse the Arts, Commerce, Computer Science and Life Sciences groups above. The catalogue includes 34 departments and study streams. Related disciplines can contact REEF for suitability.
What are the duration, batch dates and certificate requirements?
These are confirmed for each batch before registration. Share your college requirements and preferred dates. An enquiry is not a confirmed admission.
Is this a paid job or internship training?
These are fee-based internship training programmes. The training fee is paid by the student; a stipend or placement is not promised.
Social Work internships
5 programme themes · Two learning levelsChangemakers in Action: Community Project Design
Project: a community project proposal.
Register for this programme ↗Connected Communities: Digital Inclusion and Access
Project: a digital inclusion teaching kit.
Register for this programme ↗Youth Voices, Local Action: Leadership and Community Mobilisation
Project: a youth-led local action plan.
Register for this programme ↗The Support Map: Community Services and Resource Navigation
Project: a verified community services directory.
Register for this programme ↗Impact That Speaks: Social Research and Outcome Storytelling
Project: an impact report using approved project data.
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