The Ohio State University’s Research Internship for Young Academics (RIYA) program facilitates cutting-edge research experiences for undergraduate mechanical engineering students from top institutes in India. Established in 2014, the prestigious RIYA program is seeking candidates with exceptional research aptitude. Participants work closely with renowned faculty in Ohio State’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, along with a world-class research team.
Professor Emeritus Rajendra Singh, founder and director of the RIYA program, is respected internationally for his research, teaching and consulting work in machinery vibration, acoustics, nonlinear dynamics and digital signal processing, with applications to vehicles and geared systems.
“The intent of this exceptional program is to provide world-class internship opportunities to some of the best undergraduate students in India, while exposing them to modern aspects of mechanical engineering and enhancing their critical thinking skills,” said Singh.
Through a generous gift from the Singh Family Fund and other endowments, each RIYA participant receives an allowance of $5,000, that covers a nominal stipend, housing subsidy and international travel allowance.
This award provides each student with a rewarding learning experience that will help strengthen his or her knowledge, leadership and research skills. By participating in this unique program, students will develop an understanding of graduate-level studies, which will position them to have a successful career in an academic or industrial research and design setting. Most RIYA scholars have pursued master's degrees or doctoral-level studies in renowned U.S. universities or comparable institutions elsewhere after graduation.
With a screening process that began in December 2022, more than 100 students have applied for the program. The experience commences in May 2023.
Please contact Manoj Garai, assistant director, India Gateway for more details.