MINTernship for KIT students

To address the shortage of skilled labor in STEM (in German: MINT, i.e. mathematics, informatics, natural sciences, and technology), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) initiated the MINTernship program. As part of this program, KIT students can pursue research stays at selected partner universities and globally recognized research institutions in Europe and the United States. The aim of the program is to establish research exchange opportunities in English-speaking countries attractive for junior scientists. KIT students doing research at the partner universities are exempt from tuition fees. Their research stays are financed through grants.

News

News
Application phase started!
Applications for a research stay in 2024 are now open.

 

We are happy to be able to offer the exciting projects again.

One more project will be published in a few days.

 

The application deadline has been extended until Monday, December 4, 2023 at 24:00 (midnight).

Here you can find more information. Here you can find further information about the projects and the MINTernship notice 2024.

 

We look forward to your application!

Research Stay at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC), United States


Overview

Overview
Type:

Research stay at a U.S. partner university

Main research focus: energy research

Region:

Energy Production & Infrastructure Center (EPIC) at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC)

If travel to the US should not be possible due to the pandemic situation, the research stay will start remotely. As soon as travel becomes possible, students will continue on site.

Duration:

Six months (April to September)

Funding:
  • a monthly scholarship of at least € 865 for the duration of the stay. An increase of the funding to US$ 1700 is in prospect (tbc)
  • a one-time travel compensation of €1,500 (for visa, visa procurement, flight, transfers, insurance, etc.)

Support and Supervision:

Support and supervision prior to and during the stay trough KIT's International Students Office and the University of North Carolina

Application:

Call for application in November for a research exchange in the following summer semester

Further Information:

Individual reports on the (partly virtual) program can also be found on our Blog and in the testimonies at the bottom of this page


University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is North Carolina's urban research university. Located in the largest city of the state, the university is the ideal location for internationally competitive study and research programs. In addition, UNCC is particularly committed to the cultural, economic, educational, environmental, health, and social needs of the greater Charlotte area.

Energy Production and Infrastructure Center, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA

With over 75 faculty members working in energy-related disciplines, EPIC is quickly becoming a national leader in energy research and development. Offering seven Applied Research Clusters, EPIC interdisciplinary researchers collaborate with industry and use state-of-the-art laboratories to solve some of today’s most difficult challenges in the energy sector.


Research Projects

Every year, KIT students get the chance to take part in a research exchange with the Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC) of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). The research projects are very diverse, but always cover areas of energy research. The program is aimed at students in the following degree programs with a focus on energy research: mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, economics enineering, energy, electrical or information technology, civil engineering, biological or chemical engineering and process engineering. It is also possible to write a thesis with the MINTernship program. Please indicate this in your application and consult your supervisors at KIT and UNCC prior to your mobility. The MINTernship is usually recognized as compulsory internship (exept for the mechanical engineering department). Please confirm with your examination office in advance of the mobility.


Application Process

Application Process
Requirements:

You are enrolled at KIT and have studied at least four semesters before the start of your research mobility

You are enrolled in one of the following degree programs: mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, economics engineering, energy, electrical engineering and information technology, civil engineering, biological or chemical engineering and process engineering with a clear focus on energy research

You are open-minded, communicative, and have a good command of the English language

Call for Application:

There is always an application round in October for a research stay in the summer of the next year.

Please apply with reference to an advertised research project.

Application Documents:

Required application documents:

  • CV
  • letter of motivation
  • study certificate
  • transcript of records
  • proof of language skills in English (e.g. through an EFSET certificate available here: http://www.efset.org/en)
  • signed declaration of consent regarding the transfer of personal data
Applicant Selection:

Announcement of the successful candidates in late December

 

Testimonies

Report (2023) by Christos Liusias
Research stay at the EPIC der UNCC

Report (2023) by Disnebio Waldmann
Research stay at the EPIC der UNCC

Report (2023) by Maximilian Berger
Research stay at the EPIC der UNCC

Report (2023) by Nils Horneff
Research stay at the EPIC der UNCC

Report (2023) by Oliver Bürgi
Research stay at the EPIC der UNCC

Report (2023) by Pascal Strauch
Research stay at the EPIC der UNCC

Report (2022) by Felix Langer
Research stay at the EPIC of UNCC

Report (2022) by Laurenz Walkowsky
Research stay at the EPIC of UNCC

Report (2022) by Stefanie Ernst
Research stay at the EPIC of UNCC

Report (2022) by Victor Weise
Research stay at the EPIC of UNCC

Report (2022) by Wendelin Karg
Research stay at the EPIC of UNCC

Report (2021) by Lena Gros
Research stay at the EPIC of UNCC

Report (2021) by Hedi Hadri
Research stay at the EPIC of UNCC

Report (2021) by Jonas Schellhorn
Research stay at the EPIC of UNCC

Report (2021) by Linus Schweizer
Research stay at the EPIC of UNCC

Report (2021) by Oussama Zenkri
Research stay at the EPIC of UNCC

Report (2019) by Kevin Polaczek
Research stay at the EPIC of UNCC

Report (2019) by Johanna Geis-Schroer
Research stay at the EPIC of UNCC

 

 

Sponsors

The MINTernship program is sponsored by the following organizations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

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