HIC | Humboldt Internship Program

Three months as part of a research project or start-up in Berlin.

What?

  • Three-month research stay
  • Collaboration in a research project or university-related start-up
  • Preparation workshop
Project List

When?

  • Summer Term Internships 2025
    • 05 May – 25 July
    • 19 May – 08 August
    • 02 June – 22 August
    • 16 June – 05 September

For whom?

  • Advanced Bachelor students
  • Master students
  • Doctoral candidates
Application

Three months as part of a research project or start-up in Berlin.

What?

What is it about?
  • Three-month research stay
  • Collaboration in a research project or university-related start-up
  • Preparation workshop
Project List

When?

When does it take place?
  • Summer Term Internships 2025
    • 05 May – 25 July
    • 19 May – 08 August
    • 02 June – 22 August
    • 16 June – 05 September

For whom?

Who can participate?
  • Advanced Bachelor students
  • Master students
  • Doctoral candidates
Application

Would you like to work on a research project or start-up and get to know the capital city Berlin at the same time? Then, the Humboldt Internship Program is the right choice for you. The international short-term program offers three months of subject-specific learning in a real working environment. As part of a research team or a start-up, you will gain exciting insights into a wide range of academic fields, individual support during your stay and ECTS credits. You can check the the current project list to see which of the specified periods suits you. In exceptional cases and by prior arrangement, it may be possible for you to participate online.

You can apply for the Humboldt Internship Program 2025 from November 11 to December 20, 2024.

You can download the current program brochure as a PDF.

Application

Here, you can find more about the application process and the entry requirements for individual programs. Learn more

Costs and Funding Opportunities

Here, you can find more information on the program costs, available discounts, funding options and payment methods. Learn more

Certificates and ECTS

Here, you can find everything about the acquisition and recognition of ECTS study points and other credits. Learn more

Practical Information

From visa applications to necessary insurances to finding accommodation, here you will find helpful information about your stay in Berlin. Learn more

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