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.
The ideal applicant is a Master’s or PhD level student in History/Economics/Management/Law who is working on aspects of business and economic history of any region post-18th century.
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.
Applicants must send an email to Dr. Chinmay Tumbe, IIMA, at chinmayt [at] iima [dot] ac [dot] in, with their CV, a written sample of at least 1,000 words and a letter of motivation indicating potential research ideas and a range of dates for the internship. A reference letter may be requested from shortlisted candidates. There is no deadline for the internship application and applications will be considered on a rolling basis.