IST Summer Internship in Austria 2023

The IST Summer Internship Program 2023 in Austria is one of the best internship opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience with one of Europe's leading research institutions. International students can learn about the practical implications of theoretical work through the ISTernship summer program 2023. Furthermore, it is a fantastic opportunity for students to travel to Europe for free and be paid for their internships while working with research groups.

The paid summer internship for international students is designed in such a way that the students' scientific experience can be expanded as the ultimate goal.

The OeAD's collaboration makes the two- to three-month fully-funded summer internship in Austria possible. OeAD is essentially an Austrian organization that deals with international education and scientific cooperation. The same organization also sponsors the IST scientific internship program, which helps international students continue their own research in the IST Lab. Furthermore, the students, along with the research group, are free to select their own research mentor and research leader. In this way, interns can not only learn new research techniques, but also become more enthusiastic about working on topics of their own choosing.

The IST Austria internship also serves as a stepping-stone to a better career and a brighter future. Interns at the IST lab participate in extensive research and learn from world-class group leaders and mentors. The program is highly competitive, and being a part of this paid IST research internship serves as a highlight on the interns' resumes because it ensures the students' or interns' competency, authenticity, excellence, and dexterity. Furthermore, the interaction of interns with other group members is always a valuable asset for their practical lives because they learn to co-exist and work as a team with people of different temperaments.

The IST internship in Europe is not only limited to research activities, but also includes a number of social events to relieve interns of the burden of work and studies. A series of presentational events are being held in groups to make the interns' time as valuable and memorable as possible. The interns are given plenty of time to explore different parts of Austria on their own, such as museums, parks, and the opera. Furthermore, the interns are invited to the annual Austria BBQ at IST to strengthen the bond between the interns and the other group members, which lasts a lifetime.

Scholarship details:

  • Host Country: Austria
  • Host University: Institute of Science and Technology Austria
  • Internship Duration: 2 - 3 months (May 15 and September 15)

Benefits:

  • Monthly compensation during the internship
  • Assistance with travel and visa
  • Travel allowance
  • Free access to the IST shuttle bus with hourly services to Vienna
  • Access to affordable health insurance

Research area:

  • Biology
  • Computer science
  • Data science and scientific computing
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Neuroscience
  • Chemistry and materials
  • Interdisciplinary areas

Eligibility criteria:

  • The candidates must be enrolled in Bachelor or Master’s in the relevant science subjects.
  • The candidates must have completed at least four semesters of their bachelor’s degree.
  • The students who are doing Ph.D. or have been accepted as a PhD students are not eligible for this internship.
  • The candidate must be proficient in English.
  • The candidates must be able to attend the full-time internship program and their universities would have no objection to their internship tenure.

Required documents:

  • CV/ Resume
  • Statement of purpose
  • University transcripts and diplomas
  • Contact information of 1 or 2 referees

How to apply?

  • The candidates must submit their applications via the online application link provided at the bottom of this page.
  • Prepare your application materials: This may include a resume, cover letter, writing samples, transcripts, and any other materials requested by the program.
  • Make sure to tailor your materials to the IST internship program and follow any instructions provided.
  • Submit your application: Follow the instructions provided by the program for submitting your application materials. This may include filling out an online application form or sending materials via email.
  • Follow up: If you do not hear back after submitting your application, it is appropriate to follow up with the organization to inquire about the status of your application.

Application deadline:

  • The application deadline for the IST summer internship is 28 February 2023 (15:00 CET)

Official website:https://phd.pages.ist.ac.at/isternship/

Application link:https://phd.pages.ist.ac.at/apply/