NIM Summer Research Program 2010

  Germany

• Munich: 
Munich (Munchen)

Term: Summer 
Dates: 1 July until 27 August 2010

Description: 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 1 July, 2010.

On each of the sixteen 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

Research projects are currently offered in the following fields:
    * Analytical Transmission Electron Microscopy
    * Experimental Physics - Biological Physics
    * Fluorescence Applications in Biology (2)
    * Functional Nanosystems
    * Inorganic Chemistry (2)
    * Nanothermodynamics
    * Physical Chemistry - Materials Science (6)
    * Theoretical Physics - Molecular Electronics
    * Theoretical Solid State Physics

Highlights: 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

Qualifications: To be eligible, applicants are expected to:
- pursue their Master studies.
- provide evidence of excellent academic records.
- plan to pursue a scientific career in the Nano Sciences.
- provide proof of successfully completed TOEFL or IELTS.
- be willing to perform full-time research, sometimes with late night and weekend work.
- participate in the supporting program (weekend trips, seminars).

Cost in US$: 270

Salary / Pay: Flights to and from Munich, Accommodation, Social Program, Public Transport Tickets, ﾬ720 towards Living Expenses.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Germany Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 1-2

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Transcript