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MISTIChile
Chile
Experience technology and innovation first-hand in Chile through internships and research opportunities at leading companies, research labs, and universities.
Notes from the Field
Chile Program Details
Preparation & Training
MISTI's Chile program works with MIT students to create hands-on and holistic international learning experiences abroad. Opportunities include internships at universities, research centers, private companies, start-ups, government offices, and NGOs. Internships last from 3 to 12 months and are fully funded. Students from all courses and degree programs can apply.
Applications and Placements
Interested in going to Chile and want to find out more before applying? Fill out this program-specific Student Interest Form and make an appointment to speak with the MIT-Chile Program Manager.
Visit the program's supplemental website for more detailed information on past hosts and other resources.
INFORMATION SESSION:
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2019 @ 5.00-6.00 PM In the PYE Room, E40-496
Application deadline:
- Priority deadline for summer placement is December 31, rolling after that. The Program Manager will work with you to confirm placement by the end of March.
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Applicants will have an initial meeting with the program manager to discuss experience, internship goals and objectives, timeline and potential hosts. Students are generally matched with an internship host between January and mid March. Students are encouraged to take an active role in the placement process by researching potential hosts (both current and new), reaching out to relevant alumni or other contacts, and interviewing with proposed placement teams/labs.
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Mandatory training sessions are then held late March to early May.
Dates and Duration
- North American summer: internships typically last 10-12 weeks though students can do internship that last up to 12 months
- Limited opportunities during IAP
Eligibility
- The MIT-Chile program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students, as well as students who have recently graduated. Students from all courses and degree programs can apply.
Requirements
GPA
4.0 or better
Language
Undergraduate students: Spanish IV or equivalent proficiency
Graduate students: Spanish not required but strongly preferred/recommended
MIT Spanish language and literature course offerings
Course Prerequisites
Undergraduate and graduate students: At least one class on Latin American culture, history or society is preferred. The MIT-Chile program strongly recommends students take 17.50 Introduction to Comparative Politics or 17.55J Introduction to Latin American Studies during the fall semester. Students should focus paper topics or case studies on Chile when possible with permission of the instructor.
MIT Latin America-related course offerings
Funding
MIT-Chile internships are fully funded. You will receive funds that will cover: round-trip airfare (US-Chile-US), accomodation, and modest living expenses (e.g. local transportation, food and incidentals). These funds do not cover any side trips you wish to take.
Preparation
Students must attend MIT-Chile preparation and training sessions during the spring semester, in addition to a checkout meeting with the Program Manager.
MIT Global Teaching Labs (GTL): Students are matched with hosts in Chile for three weeks in January . Students prepare tailored courses on entrepreneurship, science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects that complement the school's curriculum and highlight MIT's hands-on approach to education.
Requirements
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION PROCESS
To be eligible to participate, students must have a minimum 4.0 GPA, submit a MISTI application and complete an interview.
Students will be selected based on the following criteria:
- Knowledge of subject matter
- Adaptability
- Leadership ability
- Communication skills
- Interest in/experience with teaching
- Interest in the host country
- Fit with team/program
REQUIRED TRAINING SESSIONS
Participating students will be required to attend 5-6 training sessions in the fall.
Program-wide sessions will cover teaching and communications strategies. Country-specific sessions will include health and safety, logistics and the culture of the host country.
PROGRAM TIMELINE
See GTL deadline here.
Oct: Pre-selected students are invited to interview shortly after application deadline.
Nov - Dec: Students selected to participate will attend pre-departure trainings.
Jan: Most GTL programs take place during the last three weeks.
Feb: Students attend a mandatory re-entry session upon return.
Contact Us
Contact the Program Manager with questions about the program!
