International Summer Research Program 2012

The Nanosystems Initiative Munich (NIM) is inviting master students with a strong background in natural sciences or engineering to join us for eight weeks of compelling and demanding nanotechnology research starting on July 2  -  August  30, 2012.

The application deadline is March 31, 2012

On each of the projects in Munich, Großhadern and Augsburg one or two participants are matched with a graduate fellow acting as a research mentor.

As a participant you will collaborate with other international students to

• Work on fascinating and demanding topics in Nano Sciences
• Operate state of the art scientific equipment
• Sharpen your scientific and technical skills
• Develop your presentation and scientific writing abilities

Scientific education is not the only intent of the program, since the students can also experience German culture and life-style. A supporting program will be organized with weekend trips to touristic destinations and other informal activities.

For your successful participation you will receive:

• Confirmation of participation
• Confirmation of the NIM Student Research Award
• 12 ETCS Credit Points

In order to help applicants from abroad finance their participation, the following is provided and paid for by NIM / MISU:

• Accommodation
• Public transport tickets for July and August
• Supporting Program

If your application is accepted, you are required to make a  payment of €200 for the registration fee (€100) and the deposit for your accommodation (€100).

  Applications will be accepted until 31 March, 2012.