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Russia
The MIT-Russia Program matches MIT students with paid industrial internships and research opportunities in Russia. Participating students come from diverse backgrounds including engineering, architecture, science, and management. In Russia, local and international companies, start-ups, universities, research institutes, and NGOs participate in the program.
Notes from the Field
Russia Program Details
Preparation & Training
MISTI matches MIT students with internships and research at leading companies and universities in Russia. Internships last from 3 to 12 months and are all-expenses-paid.
Timeline
Application due
Priority placement: Dec. 1, 2017
Late deadline: Feb. 15, 2018
Placement process
Nov. 30 – Mar. 1 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 12 months.
Eligibility
Open to MIT undergraduate and graduate students in all disciplines
Requirements
GPA
4.0 or higher
Language
Undergraduate: at least one year of college-level Russian language (Russian II) or equivalent.
EXCEPTIONS: Internship at JetBrains' Mobile Robot Algorithms Laboratory and Internship at JetBrains' Programming Languages and Tools Laboratory
Graduate: no language requirement. Some basic Russian recommended.
Prerequisites
A formal course on Russia is recommended, e.g., culture, history, politics.
Funding
Program expenses, including airfare, visa, accommodation and a stipend, are covered.
Preparation
We work closely with students to find a tailored project that matches their skills and interests. Participating students are required to attend two to four training sessions before going to Russia.
Selected Hosts
JetBrains, CS
Skoltech, CS, robotics, quantum computing, computational materials discovery, business and entrepreneurship. Specific projects for 2018: Design of Control Loop for Adaptive Wing and 3D Deep Learning.
Devexperts, CS, marketing
Kaspersky Lab, CS, cybersecurity, marketing
Strelka Architects, architecture, design, urban development
Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO, research, urban planning
National Nuclear Research University MEPhI, physics
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna, physics
Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, STEM
Moscow Polytechnic University, marketing, research, economics
Museum of Moscow, PR, marketing, management, restoration
Art.Lebedev Studio, CS, UX UI design, ethnography, research, consumer research
MISTI Global Teaching Labs offers a unique opportunity for MIT students to teach STEM and other subjects over IAP in Russian universities
Timeline
Application due
Sept. 20, 2017
Placement process
Sept. 21-29: Applications reviewed and select students interviewed
Oct. 2-3: Acceptance notifications with school and team placement sent
Oct. 10-11: Commitment forms from accepted students due
Dates and duration
3 weeks in January (IAP)
Arrival between January 7-8
Teaching dates: January 9-30/Feb.1
Locations
Moscow (2 spots), Yekaterinburg (2 spots), Perm City (2 spots)
Eligibility
Open to MIT undergrads, graduating seniors and graduate students in all disciplines. Teaching experience would be a plus.
Language
Priority may be given to students with the knowledge of the Russian language.
Requirements
GPA 4.0 or better
Teaching experience and interest in education
Stipend
Students receive stipends that cover travel costs. Lodging is provided by host insitutions in Russia
Preparation
Student must attend Global Teaching Labs training sessions and a check out meeting with the program manager.
Russia's Global Startup Labs (GSL) program offers a unique opportunity for MIT students to learn by teaching and to share MIT's "mens et manus" approach with Russian students. This is a seven week-long program during the summer to teach mobile app development and to support student entrepreneurs in incubating new and innovative technologies.
Timeline
Application due
Priority placement: Nov. 31
Late deadline: Jan. 31
Dates:
Teaching dates: July 2 - Aug. 24 (eight weeks)
Location
TBD
Eligibility
Open to MIT undergrads, graduating seniors and graduate students in all disciplines. Teaching experience would be a plus. Preference would be given to students in Computer Science and Management.
Requirements
GPA
4.0 or higher
Teaching experience and interest in education
Language
No language requirement.
Funding
All program expenses are covered, including airfare and a stipend to cover food and incidentals. Accommodation is provided by host institutions.
Preparation
Student must attend Global Startup Labs and MIT-Russia cultural training sessions and a check out meeting with the program manager.
Once matched with other MIT students, you’ll need to meet regularly to work on the curriculum for your class. Please see the Global Startup Labs 2017 Syllabus here. More information here.
The following institutions offer funding for research and field work in Russia
for masters, doctoral, and post-doctoral projects:
Contact Us
Contact the MIT-Russia program with any questions at mit-russia@mit.edu
