HOST AN MIT STUDENT INTERN

In collaboration with the MIT Portugal, the MIT International Science and Technology Initiatives (MISTI) can help you host a MIT student at your institution.

The MISTI program enables MIT graduate and undergraduate students to have professional experience abroad.

How does MISTI work?

MISTI program managers recruit MIT students then match each with a host and project.
Projects are designed to align the skills and interests of the student with the needs of the host.
MISTI-Portugal offers travel support, accommodation logistics, and cultural preparation events for the students.
Internships typically last three months during the summer, and also occur throughout the year.
Upon return, students submit reports and serve as Ambassadors for the MISTI program and the host company or research institute.
The majority of hosts provide a stipend to cover internship costs.
Many students continue collaborating with their hosts after completing the internship.

If you are in a company and you would be interested in hosting a MIT student, please contact us ([email protected]) and we will connect you with the MISTI program.

For more information:

Brochure + MISTI website

Student Testimonials

My internship at CEiiA was an incredible experience that I would recommend to any student with an open mind and great passion to learn. Working in Portugal allowed me to taste amazing dishes and get well immersed in a whole world of culture while learning the language at the same time. MISTI allowed me to make friends and acquire work skills that I previously didn’t have. I hope more MIT students get to experience Portugal through MISTI as well, and better than I did.

My internship at Secret City Trails in Lisbon, Portugal opened up a door for a much bigger world for me. I got to learn about the histories, the modern life, and the business market of a new place. The unforgettable experience taught me there is always a wide world beyond what I know of, and has left me with many dots to connect in future. I wish I could have the opportunity to participate in the MISTI program more.