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MISTIPeru
Peru
Experience technology and innovation first-hand in Peru through internships and research opportunities at leading companies, research labs, and universities.
Peru Program Details
Preparation & Training
MISTI's Peru 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.
Internships in Peru focus on five priority areas: Biological Engineering, Energy, Computer Science, Materials Science and Engineering, and Social Policy and Innovation.
Timeline: Applications and Placements
Interested in going to Peru 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-Peru Program Manager.
There are two ways to apply:
- Early Action (November 1): This option is for you if you are sure early in the Fall semester about where you want to go and have a solid idea of what you want to do. The Program Manager will work with you to confirm placement by the end of January.
- Standard Application (December 31): The Program Manager will work with you to confirm placement by the end of March.
Dates and duration
- North American summer: MISTI internships in Peru last 10-12 weeks.
Eligibility
The MIT-Peru 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, AY2016-17
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 Peru when possible with permission of the instructor.
MIT Latin America-related course offerings, AY2016-2017
Funding
MIT-Peru internships are fully funded. You will receive funds that will cover: round-trip airfare (US-Peru-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-Peru preparation and training sessions during the spring semester, in addition to a checkout meeting with the Program Manager.
MIT Global Startup Labs (GSL) is seeking MIT grad and undergrads to fill the role of instructor and mentor for our mobile technologies incubator programs in summer 2016. No mobile experience necessary.
- Get paid to incubate and mentor mobile technology startups across the globe
- Learn and teach real-world mobile and web platforms
- Join a diverse MIT team to provide real-world entrepreneurship experience to eager young innovators
- Have an exciting and rewarding summer experience abroad
MIT GSL pays all travel and housing expenses and provides a stipend. Programs last 6-8 weeks and start in mid-June. Teams include Sloan MBA students, computer science students, and students from other disciplines.
In summer 2016, we are organizing programs in Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Mongolia and Algeria.
For more information please visit: gsl.mit.eduor email globalstartup@mit.edu.
