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Experience technology and innovation Down Under through science and engineering in New Zealand. Opportunities include: paid internships at multinational companies, start-ups, and universities.
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MISTI matches MIT students with internships and research at leading companies, research labs and universities in New Zealand. Internships last from 3 to 12 months and are all-expenses-paid.

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APPLICATION DUE

November 30 for summer placement (rolling thereafter); March 15 for fall placement

PLACEMENT PROCESS        

November 30-May 1 for summer placement (rolling thereafter)

INTERNSHIP ASSIGNED      

November 30-May for summer placement (rolling thereafter)

Dates & duration

Most MISTI internships take place over 10-12 weeks during the summer. However, internships are available year-round for up to 12 months.

Eligibility

Open to MIT undergrads, graduating seniors and graduate students in all disciplines

Requirements

GPA                                     

4.0 or better

PREREQUISITES

Undergraduate students: One course on an area of global studies or a previous MISTI internship strongly recommended

Graduate students: no prerequisites

Funding

Program expenses covered (includes airfare and a stipend to cover food and accommodation)

Preparation

Students must attend MIT-New Zealand preparation meetings during the spring semester and a checkout meeting with the program manager.

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