The International Water Management Institute (IWMI), a CGIAR Research Center, is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual for an internship under the Indo-German Cooperation on Agrivoltaics (IGCA) project. The project supports the acceleration of agrivoltaics adoption in India by integrating solar power generation with sustainable farming practices. The internship will be based at IWMI’s Anand office in India.
The IGCA project supports the acceleration of agrivoltaics adoption in India by integrating solar power generation with sustainable farming. This dual-use approach optimises land use, enhancing solar deployment and food security. By empowering farmers, developers, and communities, it fosters income diversification, economic growth and climate resilience. By deploying agrivoltaics across diverse agro-ecological zones, the project showcases scalable solutions, develops viable business models and financing mechanisms to ensure economic feasibility for farmers and developers.
Scope of internship




The selected individual will work closely with Indo-German Cooperation on Agrivoltaics (IGCA) project leader and other IGCA colleagues to ensure the successful delivery of IWMI’s activities and responsibilities. The internship offers an excellent opportunity for young and budding researchers and public policy enthusiasts to gain invaluable experience of contributing to the development and implementation of innovative field projects; interacting with and learning from leading researchers, practitioner and policy makers; contribute to the design and organization of agrivoltaics winter school; and contributing to flagship knowledge and policy products in the emerging and rapidly growing field of agrivoltaics.
During this internship, the intern will assist in the following areas:
Support the IWMI and IGCA teams in the run-up to the Agrivoltaics World Conference (AWC) 2026 in Current Delhi, including event support during the conference, and follow-up activities including c

📌 Research Intern (Anand)
🏢 International Water Management Institute
📍 Anand