CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, established in 1958, is the apex R&D Institute for mechanical engineering and allied disciplines under the aegis of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), which is an Autonomous Body under Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India. The present priority areas of research of the institute include Development of technologies related to Advanced Design and Analysis; Robotics & Mechatronics, Advanced Manufacturing and Metrology, Electronics & Embedded Systems, Drives & Control; Near Netshape Manufacturing, Micro-Systems Technologies; Precision Farm Machinery; Advanced Functional Materials, Tribology; Product and Process design, Renewable Energy Technologies etc.

Applications are invited from the eligible and interested undergraduate/ post graduate students to provide opportunities to get exposure to specialized research skills and hands-on research skill development experience. Students who wish to pursue their academic projects for 2-10 months as part of their academic curriculum or otherwise can apply for this program. Students must possess an excellent academic record, interest, and aptitude to pursue research.