Online Research Internship at Consumers India Apply by June 7,2026

Consumers India, in collaboration with THE SOCIETY FOR UPLIFTMENT OF MASSES (SUM)—an NGO holding Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations—has officially announced the call for applications for its 47th Batch of Online Research Internship.

This prestigious, month-long virtual program offers students a unique opportunity to deep-dive into critical consumer welfare issues, gain practical legal and empirical research skills, and work under the mentorship of top industry experts.

Key Timeline & Important Dates

Event / Milestone	Date / Schedule
Last Date to Apply	June 7, 2026
Final Selection Communication	June 9–12, 2026
Online Induction Workshop (Mandatory)	June 13, 2026
Internship Period	June 13 to July 12, 2026
Draft Research Submission Deadline	July 5, 2026
PPT & Infographics Presentations	July 6, 2026 onwards
Debriefing Workshop & Final PPTs	July 11–12, 2026

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to students pursuing Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), Ph.D., or any other higher education program in any discipline from a recognized institution in India.
• Must possess an active interest in consumer protection, advocacy, and social justice.
• Must have sufficient capabilities to navigate a rigorous online/virtual internship framework.

Perks & Learning Outcomes

• Zero Registration Fees: The program is entirely free.
• UN-Linked Advocacy: Research outputs are routinely shared with apex authorities and have historically contributed to successful national campaigns.
• Practical Training: Gain hands-on exposure to quantitative data collection, survey analysis, Right to Information (RTI) filings, and reporting deceptive marketing to ASCI and GAMA.
• E-Certificate: Awarded to all successful candidates upon completing individual and group assignments.

Note on Mode of Work: While the internship is completely online, selected interns residing in the Delhi-NCR region may be requested to attend periodic physical interactions with mentors and accept occasional local volunteering assignments. No stipend or travel reimbursement is provided.

Research Subjects & Themes (Select One)

Read Theme Context 1 | Context 2 | Context 3

1. Gummies Unwrapped: Health Benefits or Hidden Risks?

Broad Themes: Junk Food, Tryst with Health & Misleading Ads

Read Theme Context 1 | Context 2 | Context 3

2. Paragliding, River Rafting and Other Adventure Sports: How Safe?

Broad Themes: Consumer Justice & Tryst with Health

Read Theme Context 1 | Context 2

3. Healthwashing: How Consumers are being Duped

Broad Themes: Consumer Justice, Misleading Ads & Tryst with Health

How to Apply

To apply, type out the detailed Application Form provided below, complete all fields accurately, and email the final file in Word (.docx) or PDF format along with your recent passport-size photograph to jayashree@consumersindia.co.in. or 👉 Click Here to Access the Application Form & Details

APPLICATION FORM: ‘WE FOR CHANGE’ RESEARCH INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME (JUNE 13 – JULY 12, 2026) Name (In Block Letters): ___________________________________ Gender (Male/Female): ______ 3. Age & Date of Birth: ______ Name of Course Being Pursued: ___ 5. Subjects: ___________ Current Year/Semester of the Course: _____________________________ Name of Present Institution (with complete postal address): ________________ Name of University: ____________________________________________ Courses Completed After Class 12: _______________________________ Complete Postal Address of the Applicant (with PIN Code): ______________ ______________________________________________________________ Mobile Number: ____________ 12. Email ID: _____________ Hobbies / Special Interests: _____________________________________ Reasons for Your Interest in this Internship: __________________________ ______________________________________________________________ How You Came to Know About this Internship: _________________________ Have you been enrolled in any earlier batches of Consumers India? (If yes, provide details): ______________________________________________________________ Specific Internship Subject Preferences (Mention all 3 options from the list in order of preference): Preference 1: _________________________________________________ Preference 2: _________________________________________________ Preference 3: _________________________________________________ Faculty Reference Details (Name, Designation, Institution, Postal Address, Mobile, and Email): ORIGINAL ESSAY ASSIGNMENT (Approx. 200 words): Topic: “One contribution that I can make to make it a better world for consumers is…” [Write your original paragraph below – Plagiarism will lead to immediate disqualification] ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ DECLARATION: Certified that the particulars given above are correct. If selected, I will pursue this Internship Programme with full commitment and will abide by the guidelines provided by Consumers India. Date: ________ Applicant Name: ________ (Signature not required at this stage)

Candidates who applied for previous batches must apply fresh to be considered for this cohort.

Important Links & Resources

• Past Internship Studies: View Previous Batch Reports
• About Consumers India: Read Introduction Profile
• About SUM NGO: SUM at a Glance