MINTernship Program
To address the shortage of skilled labor in STEM (MINT in German) subjects, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) initiated the MINTernship program. As part of the program, KIT students can complete research internships at selected partner universities and globally recognized research institutions in Europe and the United States. The aim of the program is to establish exchange and internship programs in English-speaking countries attractive for junior scientists. The study or research stays at the foreign partner universities are exempt from tuition fees for KIT students and financed through grants.
Programs
News
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Dear Students, at this time of global uncertainty due to COVID-19, you may be wondering whether the MINTernship program is running as usual. Unfortunately, we do not have binding information on the format of our program, yet. We will be updating this page with new information as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding. |
Overview
| Overview | |
| Type: |
Research internship at an American partner university Main research: focus on energy research |
| Region: |
Energy Production & Infrastructure Center (EPIC) at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC) |
| Duration: |
6 months (April to September) |
| Funding: |
Travel expenses of € 1,300 + monthly grant of USD 1,700 |
| Support and Supervision: |
Support and supervision prior and during the stay trough KIT's International Students Office and the University of North Carolina |
| Application: |
Written application in October / November for the following summer semester |
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is North Carolina's urban research university. Located in the largest city in the state, the university is the ideal location for internationally competitive study and research programs. In addition, the UNCC is particularly committed to the cultural, economic, educational, environmental, health and social needs of the greater Charlotte area.
Energy Production and Infrastructure Center, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA
With over 75 faculty members working in energy-related disciplines, EPIC is quickly becoming a national leader in energy research and development. Offering seven Applied Research Clusters, EPIC interdisciplinary researchers collaborate with industry and use state-of-the-art laboratories to work to solve some of today’s most difficult energy challenges.
Research Projects
Every year, KIT students have the chance to take part in a research internship at the Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC) of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). The research projects can be very diverse, but always cover areas of energy research. The offer is aimed at students in the following degree programs with a focus on energy research: mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, technical economics, energy, electrical or information technology, civil engineering, biological or chemical engineering. It is also possible to write a thesis as part of the MINTernship program. Exempt the mechanical engineering department (and energy technology), the research internship is recognized as a compulsory internship.
Application Process
| Application Process | |
| Requirements: |
You are enrolled at KIT and have studied at least four semesters before starting your internship You are enrolled in one of the following majors mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, energy, electrical engineering and information technology, civil engineering, biological or chemical engineering and process engineering with a clear connection to energy research You are openminded, communicative and have a good command of the English language |
| Call for Application: |
Call for application in October / November for the following summer semester You can apply directly to an advertised research project or to the program in general |
| Application Documents: |
Application Documents: CV, letter of motivation, study certificate, transcript of grades, signed declaration of consent regarding the transfer of personal data Please send your application documents in one PDF file by email to Ms. Constanze Kreutzer (minternshipFez0∂intl kit edu) |
| Applicant Selection: |
Announcement of the successful candidates in December |
Testimonies
Report (2019)
Kevin Polaczek worked in Summer 2019 as research intern at EPIC of UNCC.
Report (2018)
Research internship at EPIC of UNCC
Report (2017)
Research internship at EPIC of UNCC
Report (2016)
Research internship at EPIC of UNCC
Report (2015)
Research internship at EPIC of UNCC
Overview
| Overview | |
| Type: |
Research internship at CERN, one of the world's largest research facilities |
| Region: |
CERN, a major research facility for particle physics near Geneva in Switzerland |
| Duration: |
Minimum 4 months, maximum 12 months |
| Funding: |
Monthly grant of 3.305 SFr. (approx. € 3,020), travel expenses, health insurance |
| Support and Supervision: |
Support in organizing the stay abroad by KIT's International Students Office |
| Application: |
The research internship is advertised twice a year (March and October) Applicants have to apply at KIT as well as at CERN; the candidates are selected by CERN |
CERN
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research (Conseil Européen pour la Recherche Nucléaire), is one of the largest and most renowned centers for basic physical research in the world. This is where researchers look for the fundamental laws of the universe. The research center CERN was founded in 1954 and is located on the border between France and Switzerland near Geneva. CERN was one of the first joint European projects and has 23 member states.
Research Projects
Research projects are arranged individually with CERN after the application.
Application
| Application | |
| Requirements: |
You are enrolled at KIT and have studied at least three semesters before starting your internship You are a citizen of a CERN member state Your major is computer science, robotics, mathematics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, process engineering, applied physics or civil engineering You have good to very good knowledge of English OR French |
| Call for Application: |
The research internship is advertised twice a year (March and October) |
| Application Documents: |
Application documents: CV, letter of motivation, study certificate, transcript of grades. Application letters and CV must be submitted in English. Documents in German, such as certificates, do not have to be translated |
| Application: |
Applicants have to apply at KIT as well as at CERN; the candidates are selected by CERN Register here as a technical student and upload your application documents: https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CERN/tech In the meantime, please submit your application documents as one PDF file to KIT (cern-programmSuv4∂intl kit edu) |
Testimonies
