Research internships are incredible assets in your CV/Resume. No matter your future goal, research experiences demonstrate your ability to think critically, solve problems, and work within a team. When we think about research internships, we usually think of summer internships. However, there are many year-round international research internships you may not be aware of. These internships will not only connect you with world-class researchers, but also provide you with the opportunity to explore a new country. Here are five year-round international research internships you may consider applying to.
1. Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) Research Internship, Japan
Located in Okinawa Island, Japan, OIST is one of the top private universities in Japan. This fully-funded research internship at OIST is offered twice a year for 2 to 6 months, geared towards Undergraduates, Master’s, and recent graduates. This internship will provide you 2400 JPY per working day along with a shuttle bus pass, one round-trip air ticket, and a furnished apartment. You need to submit a recommendation letter, CV, and Statement of Internships during the time of your application. Click here to see more details about the training.
2. Institute of Science and Technology Austria (IST) Internship, Austria
Institute of Science and Technology Austria is one of the most prestigious universities in Austria located in Klosterneuburg, Austria. The year-round scientific internship, aimed at Bachelor’s and Master’s students, provides you in-depth research experience as well as numerous benefits, including stipend, accommodation, cafeteria access, language courses, and shuttle bus services for up to one year. This program accepts applications on a rolling basis. To apply, you need a CV, a short intro about yourself and your motivation to be involved, and possible dates you want to work at IST. Click here for more information.
3. Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP), Saudi Arabia
The Visiting Student Research Program at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is one of the more competitive internships. The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology is one of the top-ranked universities with world-class research facilities. The program is aimed towards Undergraduate and Master’s students for 3 to 6 months. This program provides a monthly stipend of $1,000, with free accommodation, visa and airfare fees, health insurance, etc. To apply for the internship, you need a CV, valid passport, letter of recommendation, transcript, and statement of purpose. Check out more information about the program here.
4. Singapore International Pre-graduate Award (SIPGA), Singapore
The Singapore International Pre-graduate Award provides short-term research experiences at the Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR) to top international students for 4 to 5 months. The award is designed for Bachelor’s and Master’s students. The award is about $1,500 per month. You need to CV and academic transcripts to apply for the award. Click here for more details.
5. CERN Short Term Internships, Switzerland
The European Organization for Nuclear Research, also known as CERN, offers short-term technical and administrative internships to undergraduates for 1 to 6 months. This internship provides 1,516 Swiss Francs every month for accommodation. The only thing you need to apply is your CV. To learn more about the program, click here.
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