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Germany Program Details
Preparation & Training
Student projects at top research and industry partners throughout Germany.
Application
While our typical priority deadline is December 1, we are accepting 2020-2021 applications on a rolling basis. We recommend that you contact us when you apply.
Submit MISTI application, pre-interview questionnaire, resume, and meet with program manager. Contact Amanda Tragert (program assistant) to schedule your meeting, with at least 1 day of advance notice.
Dates and duration
Summer internships are 10-12 weeks, and longer opportunities are available for 6+ months.
Eligibility
Open to all MIT undergrads and graduate students.
Requirements
GPA 4.0 or better.
Two recommendation letters.
Relevant experience (UROPs, internships, etc.).
Language
Undergraduate students: minimum two semesters of German or equivalent, with a strong recommendation for at least four semesters (preference will be given in placements to students with four or more semesters).
Graduate students: no language requirement.
Culture Courses
Strongly recommended:
Fall 2021
17.561 - European Politics
21G.055[J] - Media in Weimar and Nazi Germany
21G.409 - Advanced German: Visual Arts, Media, Creative Expression
21G.412 - Advanced German: Literature & Culture
21G.417 - Cultural Geographies of Germany: Nature, Culture, and Politics
Spring 2021
21G.058 [J] - Race and Migration in Europe
21G.410 - Advanced German: Communication for Professionals
21G.414 - German Culture, Media, and Society
21G.416 - 20th- and 21st-Century German Literature
You can find more information about German language and culture classes on the main German Studies website.
Stipend
Students receive a living stipend for airfare, food, and accommodation.
Preparation
Students must attend MISTI preparation & training sessions (four in the month of April) and a checkout meeting with the program coordinator or manager.
The Global Teaching Labs (GTL) program offers a unique opportunity for students to teach STEM subjects in German high schools in January.
Application
See GTL deadline here.
Timeline
January (IAP)
Eligibility
Open to MIT sophomores, juniors, seniors and grad students in all disciplines.
Language
Priority may be given to students with German language background, but is not a requirement.
Requirements
GPA 4.0 or better
Teaching experience and strong interest in education
Stipend
Students receive a stipend for travel costs. Accommodation is provided by host families or university dorms.
Preparation
Once selected to participate, students must attend Global Teaching Labs training sessions and a checkout meeting with the program coordinator.
In collaboration with the MIT Global Education Office and German Language Department, MISTI advises students about the best exchange programs based on their interest and skills.
MISTI Study Abroad
Learn more about MISTI study abroad opportunities.
Year-long study abroad undergraduate scholarship
Apply for a year-long undergraduate scholarship from the DAAD
Deadline: to be announced Fall 2021
Heidelberg Universität
Apply for a HAUS study abroad scholarship available for winter semester (Sept - Feb)
Deadline: June 15, 2021
Outstanding opportunities for undergrads, grad students, postdocs, faculty and more
Fulbright in Germany
The Fulbright US Student Program offers year-long grants for research/study after graduation. MIT students should contact MIT's Distinguished Fellowships Office in CAPD by early summer to start the application process. Deadline to apply: August (MIT deadline); October (national deadline)
DAAD Study Scholarship
The DAAD Study Scholarship offers students the opportunity to conduct research at a German university or research institute for one year after graduation. Deadline: Nov 4
Carroll L.Wilson Award
The Carroll L. Wilson Award provides an opportunity for one or more recent MIT undergraduates to pursue a challenging international activity that would have excited the interest and enthusiasm of Carroll Wilson. His broad-ranging interests are described in a February/March 1985 Technology Review article. Deadline to apply: March 15 for June internships; rolling thereafter
