HIC | Humboldt Internship Program

Experiential learning and teamwork in research and entrepreneurship.

Program

  • Three-month internship positions with high-level work tasks
  • Research projects and university-related start-ups
  • On-site in Berlin or remote participation
Project List

Time

  • Summer Term Internships 2023
    • 08 May – 28 July
    • 22 May – 11 August
    • 05 June – 25 August
  • Individual Timeframe Internship

Participation

  • advanced Bachelor students
  • Master students
  • PhD candidates
Application

Experiential learning and teamwork in research and entrepreneurship.

Program

What is it about?
  • Three-month internship positions with high-level work tasks
  • Research projects and university-related start-ups
  • On-site in Berlin or remote participation
Project List

Time

When does it take place?
  • Summer Term Internships 2023
    • 08 May – 28 July
    • 22 May – 11 August
    • 05 June – 25 August
  • Individual Timeframe Internship

Participation

Who can participate?
  • advanced Bachelor students
  • Master students
  • PhD candidates
Application

Humboldt Internship Program is an international short-term program for subject-specific, experiential learning. It allows participants to work with teams in research projects and university-related start-ups for three months.

This program is designed for advanced Bachelor as well as Master students and PhD candidates. Choose from projects in various academic areas, receive individual advising, and earn ECTS credit points. Some projects offer online internship opportunities. Please check the individual project descriptions for details.

Download the program brochure as PDF.

There are different options to participate in the program:

Individual Timeframe Internship

The Individual Timeframe internships are arranged individually. When registering in our application portal, you can select the dates which fit your schedule. Please note that the duration of the stay must be 12 weeks. The realization depends on the selected project's availability for the respective dates, which the program coordinator will check.

The earliest start of Individual Timeframe Internships is in April 2023.

Summer Term Internship

The Summer Term internships take place from May to August 2023.
The period may be chosen according to the availability of the projects and the students:

  • 08 May – 28 July
  • 22 May – 11 August
  • 05 June – 25 August

The application for Summer Term Internships 2023 is open from 01 November to 09 December 2022.

Application

Eligibility and application procedures of the programs. Learn more

Fees and Funding

Financial topics including fees, discounts, payment methods and funding opportunities. Learn more

Certificates and Credits

Facts on certificates, transcripts, credits, and transferability of credits. Learn more

Practical Information

Visa application, accommodation in Berlin, and insurance. Learn more

For individual questions and consultation, please contact the program management.
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