Future-focused innovation and design
Program Opportunities
Internships
MISTI’s award-winning international internship program provides a one-of-a-kind, world-class experience for MIT students: the opportunity to gain real-life work experience in leading companies and labs around the world. Best of all, all expenses are paid, including airfare.
MIT-Netherlands matches students with leading companies, research labs, and universities in the Netherlands.
Please note, the MIT-Netherlands program is now CLOSED to new applications for Summer 2022, with exception of select internship opportunities at ASML and Shell-Netherlands (more information here).
- Mandatory Pre-Departure Preparation
- Two recommendation letters
- Must have relevant experience (completed UROPs, internships, etc.)
- Minimum GPA of 4.0
- Study of Dutch language encouraged (we recommend Introduction to Dutch on FutureLearn)
- Completion of a Dutch or European culture class encouraged (find more information here)
Please note, applications to the MIT-Netherlands program are CLOSED for Summer 2022. The following is a general schedule for our program:
- Informational meetings are available year-round. Contact program lead to schedule
- Complete the MISTI Launchpad Application – By December 1st, rolling thereafter until March 15th
- Schedule official Interview with Country Program Manager – September to March 15th (Schedule interview as soon as MISTI Launchpad Application is complete)
- Commit to MIT-Netherlands Program – Latest By March 21st
- Once approved, complete the County-Specific Application – April 1 at the absolute latest
- Internship matching process – September to April 15, rolling thereafter
- Mandatory Pre-Departure Sessions – Mid-April to late May
- September 1 – Complete internship report
The Dutch Startups Internship program offers students an exciting opportunity to work with innovative new Dutch startups.
Informational meetings are available year-round. Contact program lead to schedule.
- Complete the MISTI Launchpad Application – By December 1st, rolling thereafter through January 28
- Schedule official Interview with Country Program Manager – September to December 17 (Schedule interview as soon as MISTI Launchpad Application is complete)
- Attend the “Match Day” online event, in which Dutch startups pitch their internships to you – February 11
- Apply through MISTI to participating startup(s) by February 23
- Startup matching process & commitment to startup internship through March 15
- Pre-departure preparations & mandatory trainings – April and May 2022
- Startup internship in the Netherlands – Summer 2022, minimum 10 weeks (12 strongly preferred)
- September 1 – Complete internship report
Additional opportunities to research and study in the Netherlands. Open to grad students, postdocs, faculty, and more.
More information for the 2021-2022 application cycle.
Meet Your Program Manager
Get in touch with Justin Leahey, Managing Director for MIT-Netherlands, or with Amanda Tragert, MIT-Netherlands Program Assistant, for more information.