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IndicWiki Project announces summer internship program at IIITH

IIIT Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: IndicWiki Project at the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIITH) is announced open applications for its 2024 IndicWiki Internship Program. This virtual summer internship offers undergraduate and postgraduate Computer Science and Information Technology (CS/IT) students a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of Indian languages.

IndicWiki Project Internship Focus

Through the IndicWiki Internship Program, interns will gain hands-on experience in technology-powered content generation for Wiki with Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing (NLP). Through this internship one can learn about Wiki development, and use of Python or PHP coding in these processes. The program is an enriching chance for students to make a tangible impact on the representation of Indian languages.

Eligibility:

  • Undergraduate or Postgraduate students pursuing degrees in CS/IT.
  • Proficiency in  Telugu or Odia or Gujarati
  • Skills in Python or PHP

Benefits of this internship:

  • Gain real-world experience in ML and NLP and Wikipedia development.
  • Contribute to the representation of Indic languages.
  • Enhance your coding skills.
  • Build professional networks.

Application Process:

Interested students can find more details and apply online at https://indicwiki.iiit.ac.in/cs-internship/. Deadline is April 30th, 2024.

About IndicWiki:

The IndicWiki project, spearheaded by the International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Hyderabad, endeavors to narrow the divide in wiki content among Indian languages and knowledge frameworks. Its objective is to develop an inclusive, freely accessible online encyclopedia using diverse Indian languages, along with cutting-edge tools and technologies. This initiative fosters collaboration to construct wiki platforms tailored to users and admirers of Indian languages, empowering them to both contribute to and benefit from knowledge in their native tongues.
For any further details regarding the internship, contact
IndicWiki Project
International Institute of Information Technology
Professor CR Rao Rd, Gachibowli,
Hyderabad, Telangana 500032