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Germany Program Details
Preparation & Training
Student projects at top research and industry partners throughout Germany.
Application
Priority deadline is December 1. Submit MISTI application, pre-interview questionnaire, resume, and meet with program manager.
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:
Spring 2019
21G.409 - Advanced German: Communication for Professionals
21G.055 - Cultural Geographies of Germany: Nature, Culture and Politics
Stipend
Students receive a living stipend for airfare, food, and accommodation.
Preparation
Students must attend MISTI preperation & 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.
Global Studies and Languages - German Department
Learn more about opportunities on the GSL German Department website.
Year-long study abroad undergraduate scholarship
Apply for a year-long undergraduate scholarship from the DAAD
Deadline: January 31
Heidelberg Universität
Apply for a HAUS study abroad scholarship available for winter semester (Sept - Feb)
Deadline: June 30
Outstanding opportunities for undergrads, grad students, postdocs, faculty and more
Fulbright in Germany
MIT students need to contact MIT's Distinguished Fellowships Office in early summer to start the application process. Deadline to apply: September 2018 (MIT 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: October 21
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