🌍 Overview
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Award Amount
Approximately €600 to €1,100 per month depending on the intern's academic level and French regulations
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Deadline
Rolling basis, but specific summer cycles usually close in March/April
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Fields
Nuclear Engineering, Plasma Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, IT, Law, Finance, Human Resources, Communications
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Awards/Year
Approximately 60-100 internships per year
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Provider
ITER Organization
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Acceptance
Check official website
The ITER Internship Program provides students from ITER Member countries with the opportunity to work at the forefront of fusion energy research. Interns work alongside world-class scientists and engineers in Saint-Paul-lez-Durance, France, contributing to the construction and operation of the ITER Tokamak.
👥 Who Should Apply
Enrolled students from ITER Member states with academic backgrounds relevant to the project's technical or administrative needs.
🏛️ Host University
ITER Organization Headquarters (Saint-Paul-lez-Durance)
🔬 Fields of Study
Nuclear Engineering, Plasma Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, IT, Law, Finance, Human Resources, Communications
✨ Key Benefits
Monthly stipend, work-related insurance, subsidized on-site dining, and professional development in the world's largest fusion energy project.
🎯 Target Students
International students from ITER Member nations
🏷 Tags
Fusion
STEM
Energy
Physics
Engineering
France
International
💸 Funding Breakdown
Living Stipend
Yes, provided as a monthly allowance
Total Award
Approximately €600 to €1
✈️ Travel: No (Travel costs are usually the responsibility of the intern)
🏠 Accommodation: No (Support in finding local housing is provided)
💊 Health Insurance: Yes, coverage for accidents at work and occupational diseases is included
🔄 Renewable: No
💳 App Fee: Free
🏠 Living Stipend
Yes, provided as a monthly allowance
🏡 Accommodation
No (Support in finding local housing is provided)
✈️ Travel Allowance
No (Travel costs are usually the responsibility of the intern)
💊 Health Insurance
Yes, coverage for accidents at work and occupational diseases is included
🎁 Other Benefits
Access to the ITER staff cafeteria, subsidized regional transport, and networking with international experts
📋 Renewal Conditions
Not applicable
✅ Eligibility Requirements
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
Must be a citizen of one of the ITER Member countries (European Union, China, India, Japan, Korea, Russia, or the USA) and currently enrolled in a university.
🎓 Academic Level
Undergraduate, Master's, and PhD students
📊 Minimum GPA
Check official website (High academic standing is expected)
🗣️ English Requirement
Proficiency in English (the working language of ITER)
🎂 Age Limit
Must be at least 18 years old
💼 Work Experience
Not required, but previous internships or lab experience are a plus
💰 Financial Need
Not a primary selection criterion
🎯 Target Students
International students from ITER Member nations
📝 Application Requirements
Essay / SOP
Yes (Motivation Letter)
Rec Letters
Usually 1-2 required from academic supervisors
Documents Required
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport / National ID
- Usually 1-2 required from academic supervisors Recommendation Letters
- CV / Resume
- Personal Statement / Essays
- Proficiency in English (the working language of ITER)
- Interview: Yes
- Min GPA: Check official website (High academic standing is expected)
📋 Application Process
Tailor your CV to the specific project description provided in the vacancy. Clearly state your technical skills and how they align with the ITER mission.
💡 Insider Tip: Mention any experience with international collaboration or multi-cultural environments as ITER is highly diverse.