The call for the next program will open in December 2024 - January 2025.
It is mandatory to upload an English translation of your documents. However, the translation does not need to be notarized for the application proccess.
This will only be required for later administrative formalities.
Even though the application system states that uploading Reference Letters is required, they are not mandatory for the internship application but are recommended.
If you have some, you can include them into your application. However, they are not a criteria for selection.
The Epigenetic Internship Program will always start on July 1st and will go on for two months.
Next to the mandatory project work, all interns need to participate in the scientific program including internal and external seminars, lab meetings and other institute events. Moreover, the on-site interns will be invited to join all the social activities of their group during the internship.
Yes, the program provides accommodation for all interns in Munich, usually in shared bedrooms. More details will be provided closer to the internship starting date.
No, successful applicants must provide their own health insurance for the duration of the internship.
We will provide a contribution to your costs for travelling and living expenses as an allowance.
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The answer depends on whether your foreign University Degree is or not recognised in Germany. If it is not, the issuing of a CERTIFICATE EVALUATION by the Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen (ZAB)/ "Central Office for Foreign Education" is necessary so that your degree can be recognised for wage categorisation purposes. This certificate is also required for visa/residence title formalities. Please apply for the certificate evaluations early, since the process can take up to 3 months.
The first step to answer the question is to check if your degree is already listed in the ANABIN database (ANABIN instructions in English)
- If Yes: Print out the certificate and attach it to your application documents.
- If No: continue with Step 2.
Step 2: Apply for a Certificate of Equivalence of your higher education qualifications from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB). This certificate evaluation states the level of the German educational qualification to which your foreign qualification is comparable.
How to apply for a Certificate of Equivalence? Please use the ZAB application form; fill in the complete form and enclose all relevant supporting documents (please refer to the ZAB check list for information on which documents are needed). Finally, send the signed application together with all supporting documents to:
Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen (ZAB)
Postfach 2240
53012 Bonn
Germany
The application form will ask for documents regarding the recognition of your degree (https://bit.ly/2XQnn7i). In case your degree is not listed in the ANABIN database (ANABIN instructions), you can apply for its inclusion, but please start to apply for a Certifiquate of Equivalence (application form; description in English).
The Cover Letter is an important part of the application process as it allows you to tell us your motivations towards scientific research and for taking part in the internship. This Letter is read carefully during the selection process, in addition to the transcripts submitted with your application.
Please, go to the 'Required documents' section. There you can find the full list.
Download the Project Preference List here, and then open it using a PDF reader.
Select three projects ranking them from 1 to 3 according to your preference (1 is the highest).
Save the file in your application documents folder.
(Before you upload all the documents to the online system, combine them in one PDF file)
In case you cannot edit the interactive pdf, you can also print it and fill it out by hand or you label it on your PC/laptop/tablet/phone. How you fill out the list is not important, only that you do it.
Documents cannot be added to the online application system once the initial application has been submitted. Please take care to upload all documents in the first submission.
Since all applications need to go through the application system, applications sent via email after the system is closed cannot be accepted.
A Combined PDF document makes the review process faster and more straightforward. Moreover, it gives a more comprehensive overview of your application.
There are free tools available to generate combined PDF files; search for them in your prefered search engine. The tool will allow you to upload all your individual PDFs documents and generate a only combined PDF document.
All applications must be made via our online application system; therefore, we are unable to accept applications made after the closing date.
Yes. If you have successfully finished your Summer Internship (full time wet/dry lab work for the entire duration of the internship and presentation of the project at the end of the stay), then you get a CERTIFICATE for your participation in the summer internship.
In case your university does not accept this Certificate, please contact the coordinator to solve this issue.
