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An internship allows you to combine your expertise in science, technology, or management with your knowledge of Chinese language and culture. By working in a Chinese local or multinational company, research institution, university or high school, you have the unique opportunity to apply the latest developments in your field from a Chinese perspective.
The MIT-China Internship Program, which includes placement opportunities in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, is open to MIT undergraduate and graduate students as well as recent alumni. We offer three-month summer internships (June-August) or four- to twelve-month internships (after graduation or while enrolled in a Ph.D. program) in dozens of corporations, research institutions, universities and secondary schools throughout Greater China.
How it works.
Individual & CETI Team Internships
Individual Internships
Interview.
Sit down with us and tell us your goals for an internship in Greater China. We'll share with you the resources we have at our disposal and discuss possibilities and requirements.
Apply.
We forward your resume, cover letter, transcript, and MIT letter of recommendation to organizations we think will be interested.
Review the host's proposal.
Once the company or research center selects you as a potential candidate, it will send you a short project proposal for your evaluation.
Reach agreement.
You and your host institution reach an understanding about the details of the proposed internship, including stipend and travel support.
Work with us.
We facilitate logistics — visa, internship agreement, housing — and work closely with company representatives during your internship. (See Practical info)
Provide feedback.
When you return from your internship, let us know what worked and what didn't in an internship report. We will evaluate the program from both the student's and the company's perspectives.
Team internships through the MIT-China Educational Technology Initiative (CETI)
For details on how the MIT-CETI program works, please visit the CETI program website.
Get started.
Individual Internships
Interview.
Sit down with us and tell us your goals for an internship in Greater China. We'll share with you the resources we have at our disposal and discuss possibilities and requirements.
Apply.
We forward your resume, cover letter, transcript, and MIT letter of recommendation to organizations we think will be interested.
Review the host's proposal.
Once the company or research center selects you as a potential candidate, it will send you a short project proposal for your evaluation.
Reach agreement.
You and your host institution reach an understanding about the details of the proposed internship, including stipend and travel support.
Work with us.
We facilitate logistics — visa, internship agreement, housing — and work closely with company representatives during your internship. (See Practical info)
Provide feedback.
When you return from your internship, let us know what worked and what didn't in an internship report. We will evaluate the program from both the student's and the company's perspectives.
Team internships through the MIT-China Educational Technology Initiative (CETI)
For details on how the MIT-CETI program works, please visit the CETI program website.
