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MISTIFrance
France
Opportunities include: fully paid internships at companies, prestigious research institutes and universities; study abroad at top engineering schools
Notes from the Field
France Program Details
Preparation & Training
MISTI matches MIT students with internships and research at leading companies, research labs and universities in France. Internships last from 3 to 6 months and are all-expenses-paid.
Timeline
Application due
December 1 for summer placement; rolling acceptance thereafter.
Placement process
Internship assigned December 1 - April 30 for summer placement (rolling thereafter)
Dates and duration
Most MISTI internships take place over 10-12 weeks during the summer. However, internships are available year-round for up to 6 months.
Eligibility
Open to MIT undergrads, graduating seniors and graduate students in all disciplines
Graduate Students
If you are a graduate student, please email the Program Assistant for information about funding. Our graduate student funding requires the submission of a detailed proposal. Program staff will provide the proposal guidelines upon request.
Requirements
GPA
4.0 or better
Language
Undergrads: French IV or equivalent proficiency
Graduate students: no language requirement; basic French strongly recommended
Prerequisites
Undergrads: One class on French culture, history or society
Graduate students: no prerequisites
Funding
Program expenses covered (includes airfare and a stipend to cover food and accommodation)
Preparation
Once matched with a host, students must attend MISTI prep & training sessions and a checkout meeting with the program manager.
Contact Us
Contact the Program Manager with questions about the program
