KIT - MINTernship - MINTernship for KIT students (2024)

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
	The application round for a research stay in 2025 will start in October 2024.

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 travelto the US should not be possible due tothe pandemic situation, the research stay will start remotely. As soon as travelbecomes possible, students will continue on site.
Duration:	Sixmonths(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 ourBlog 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 ofthe 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 sevenApplied Research Clusters, EPIC interdisciplinary researchers collaborate with industry and use state-of-the-art laboratoriesto 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 researchexchange 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 consultyour supervisors at KIT and UNCC prior to your mobility. The MINTernship is usually recognized ascompulsory internship (exept forthe 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 commandof the English language
Call for Application:	The application round for a research stay in 2025 will start in October 2024.
ApplicationDocuments:	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