IST Summer Internship Austria 2022 /
Fully Funded
Outstanding
bachelor’s and master’s students can join IST Austria in the ISTernship
program. Students who are interested in basic research in the fields of biology, computer science, data
science & scientific computing, mathematics, physics, neuroscience, chemistry
& materials, and interdisciplinary areas, are encouraged to apply.
The call is now open. A list of participating professors and further
information on their research can be found here
.
The call
for the 2022 ISTernship program is now open. The deadline for applications is
February 15, 2022.
Host Country
Ø Austria
Host University
Ø Institute of Science and Technology
Austria
IST Internship Duration
Ø The duration of the Institute of
Science and Technology Austria is 2-3 months
IST Internship Dates
Ø May 15 and September 15
THE
ISTERNSHIP SUMMER PROGRAM
The ISTernship (“IST-”
+ “(int)ernship“) is a summer internship program for bachelor’s and
master’s students who are looking to expand their scientific research
experience. Every summer since 2013, roughly 30-40 students join the ISTernship
program and work closely with our faculty or a lab member on a short research
project.
As part of
the application, prospective interns choose a group to work in, and successful
applicants agree on a research project with the group leader.
Upon
arrival, ISTerns receive an introduction to research at IST Austria as well as
an introduction to the IST Austria Graduate School. The program culminates with
a research symposium, where ISTerns present their work to peers, faculty and
lab mentors.
Internships
are full-time and will be conducted exclusively in English.
Eligibility
Criteria Applying this Internship
Candidates
must be enrolled Bachelor- or Master of Science students (or similar) in good
standing at a degree granting institution. They must have completed at least
the fourth semester of their bachelor’s studies (before the respective start
date). Students accepted to or enrolled in a PhD program are not eligible to
apply.
DURATION
ü 2-3 months between May 15 and September
15. Exact dates and length are decided together with the supervisor.
APPLICATION
ü The 2022 call is now open until February
15, 2022.
APPLICATION
MATERIALS
We ask you
to upload the following documents to the application portal:
Ø CV
Ø Statement of purpose
Ø University transcripts and diplomas of all degree programs and all
years you have attended and/or are currently enrolled in (we recommend to
submit these in the original language as well as in English)
Ø Contact information of 1 or 2
referees
ISTERNSHIP
PROGRAM INFORMATION
ü Successful applicants receive
assistance with travel and visa arrangements.
ü Each successful candidate receives
compensation to assist with the cost of living in Austria and travel to and
from Austria.
FINANCIAL
SUPPORT
ü ISTerns receive a monthly
compensation. The ISTernship program is developed in cooperation with the OeAD, the Austrian Agency for International
Cooperation in Education and Research.
ü The OeAD handles the scholarship
payments for a period of up to 3 months between May 15 and September 15.
Successful
applicants receive assistance with travel and visa arrangements.
HEALTH
INSURANCE
ü Austria has a statutory social
security system; this means that you will have access to health insurance as
soon as you start your ISTernship program at IST Austria.
ON-CAMPUS
HOUSING
ü You can choose to live on campus in
the IST Austria – owned and –operated apartments. This is a great way to connect
with the campus community outside of labs and classrooms.
ü Single students as well as
couples/families are welcome to stay in one of our over 100 residences.
ISTERNSHIP
COMMUNITY
There are a
number of events either specifically organized for ISTerns or open to ISTerns
aimed at making their time at IST Austria as valuable as possible.
Ø Weekly presentations providing short
overviews of the research conducted in groups at IST Austria given by the
relevant professors or their Postdocs (July & August).
Ø Invitation to the annual IST Austria
barbeque (June).
Ø Annual poster session in which
ISTerns prepare a poster detailing their research project at IST Austria
(August).
BENEFITS
OF THE ISTERNSHIP SUMMER PROGRAM
Ø Monthly compensation
Ø Access to affordable health insurance
Ø Allowance for travel costs
Ø Subsidized housing
Ø On campus housing available
Ø Free access to the IST Austria
shuttle bus with hourly service to Vienna