The Dissertation and Internship Program at the Prin. B. V. Bhide Foundation provides students with an opportunity to gain hands-on research experience by working on ongoing interdisciplinary research projects. The program is designed to expose undergraduate and postgraduate students to laboratory techniques, scientific methodology, data analysis, and research communication under the guidance of experienced mentors.
Students undertaking internships or dissertations at the Foundation actively participate in experimental design, laboratory experimentation, field sampling, data interpretation, and report preparation. The program aims to nurture research aptitude, critical thinking, and innovation-oriented skills, thereby preparing students for careers in research, academia, biotechnology, health sciences, and entrepreneurship.
Internships are offered throughout the year and are aligned with the current research themes and projects being carried out at the Foundation. Students enrolled in academic programs that require dissertation or project work may also undertake their research work at the Foundation under expert supervision.
Dissertation Topics (Academic Year 2025–26)
Students may undertake dissertation projects in the following research areas:
Molecular Characterization of Acid-Producing Bacterial and Fungal Strains from Fruit Waste
Isolation and Identification of Endophytic Bacteria from Medicinal Plants
Identification of Melatonin-Producing Endophytic Bacteria from Medicinal Plants
Circadian Rhythmicity in Salivary and Skin Microbiome
Identification of Chronoprakriti-Specific Microbial Metabolites from Skin and Saliva Samples
Effect of Artificial Light on Human Physiology
Comparative Phytochemical Evaluation of Medicinal Plant Species
Process Development for Synthesis of Drug and Perfumery Intermediates
Evaluation of the Efficacy of Herbal Formulations in the Management of Diabetes
In Vitro Micropropagation of Medicinal Plants
Development of In-House Assays for Veterinary and Human Molecular Diagnosis
Authentication of Ayurvedic Herbs Using Chemometric Analysis
Key Features of the Program
Hands-on laboratory and research training
Exposure to modern analytical and molecular techniques
Opportunity to work on interdisciplinary research topics
Guidance from experienced researchers and domain experts
Training in scientific writing, presentation, and publication
Students interested in pursuing internships or dissertation projects are encouraged to contact us with their academic details and area of interest.