MIT INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVES
Working closely with a network of premier corporations, universities and research institutes, MISTI matches hundreds of MIT undergraduate and graduate students
annually with all-expenses-paid internships and research abroad. MISTI prepares students to be successful in their placements through MIT courses in the language and culture of
the host country.
APPLY NOW: misti.mit.edu/apply-now
MISTI is a pioneer and leader in applied international studies. If you can see yourself joining a team of BMW engineers in Munich, teaching technology entrepreneurship in South Africa, testing solar panels in Israel, or tackling a research problem at the Curie Institute in Paris, then you’re ready to join MISTI. Apply today!
Using MISTI’s application portal, please fill out your personal and academic profiles, upload required documents, request recommendations, schedule an appointment with your program manager and submit Part I and Part II of your MISTI application.
Follow this how-to guide to assure that your application is completed correctly. If you have any questions, please let us know:[email protected].
Applying to MISTI
Application process overview
STEP ONE
STEP TWO
STEP THREE
Switch to “tab view” and complete both your Personal and Academic profiles. Be sure to save!
After you complete and save your profiles, go to Step 2 and upload your resume. Go to the “My Documents” tab and click on “+ Add new.”
Search for the country program you want to apply to (i.e. France) and click on “apply” under Part One. Click “apply” on the next page and then follow Step Four instructions.
Once you’ve clicked on “+ Add new,” name your resume and upload the file.
PART ONE
STEP FIVE
STEP FOUR
Click on the “Request appointment” tab to set up an informational interview with a program manager. First click on “request an appointment.” Once you’re on the appointments page, select the manager’s name and then click “refine results.” Select the best time for you and set up your appointment.
PART TWO
After meeting with your program manager, upload the documents required by your program (this can be discussed in your meeting with the manager). Once the documents have been uploaded, submit Part Two of your application.
Go to the “Submit Application” tab, search for your program and select “Apply.” Remember to select “Apply” on the following page as well.
Applying to GTL?If you’re applying to our Global Teaching Labs program, please fill out Step 1 of your application and the manager will email you to setup an interview.
Partner with MIT
MISTI country program managers will work closely with you to find a host and project aligned with your skills and interests. Once you’re matched, MISTI will work with you to insure all of the logistical (housing, travel) and administrative
(visa, stipend) arrangements are made. Before your internship, you’ll attend MISTI Prep and Training sessions designed to help you make the most of your experience abroad. You will also be asked to provide us with health insurance details,
flight itineraries, and emergency contact information before departure. During your internship, you’ll learn first-hand what it’s like to confront cultural differences and complete a project in an international work environment. Upon return,
you’ll attend a MISTI re-entry session to reflect on and share what you’ve learned.
You’ve applied! Now what?
misti.mit.edu/apply-now
STEP SIXYou’re almost done! After you submit Part Two, your last step is to request a recommendation (make sure you discuss recommendations with your manager during your meeting). Go to the “Request Recommendations” tab and click on “+Add New.”
Under “Recommendation Request,” enter your recommender’s name, email address and a brief note.
