The Office of International Relations (OIR; http://www.oir.iitm.ac.in) forms the link between IIT Madras and foreign universities, and assists students with the application and visa procedures. If you find a research internship opportunity abroad, or if you wish to apply for well-known international scholarships such as MITACS and Chapark, the OIR can help you through the process. All you need to do to get started is send an e-mail, or just walk in to their office.