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ICM PROJECT & INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

The ICM Project & Internship Program links master’s students from around the world participating in our ICM education with companies looking for talent to support their innovation projects. graduate, among others,, including UC-Berkeley, Chalmers University of Technology, Copenhagen Business School, University of Gothenburg, Hanken School of Economics, University of Helsinki, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and University of Turku.

Two Opportunities – Projects & Internships

The current program offers two opportunities: Team Projects and Individual Internships. Projects consist of aninterdisciplinary team of students working on a defined company project, contracted through CIP with the support of a CIP faculty mentor. Internships are managed individually between the students and the company as short-term employment or contracts. The projects are open to all companies, while the internships are only open to CIP Partners. Both opportunities are available during the spring, summer, and fall terms. Below is an overview of each program:

TEAM PROJECTS

  • Candidates: Team of ICM master’s students is chosen based on the specifications of the company
  • Duration: Approximately 2-4 months (spring, summer, fall)
  • Recruitment Period: Yearround
  • Engagement: Through a contract with CIP
  • Compensation: €20,000 per project (plus needed travel expenses)
  • Location: Variable, but most work is typically done virtually, with potential company visits

INDIVIDUAL INTERNSHIPS

  • Candidates: Individual ICM master’s students are chosen based on the specifications of the company
  • Duration: Approximately 2-4 months (spring, summer, fall)
  • Recruitment Period: Yearround
  • Engagement: Variable, direct employment preferred
  • Compensation: Variable, dependent on location and company
  • Location & VisaVariable, dependent on location and student nationality

FAQ

Participating companies range from big corporations, to SMEs, and even NGOs. There is a wide variety of sectors including but not limited to legal, automotive, biotech, service providers, etc..

Our students are trained to be self-motivated and can work quite independently. Some guidance at the beginning and checkups along the way are recommended.

Since the program is run in the spring, summer, and fall, the recruitment takes place yearround.

Approximately 2-4 months, but timing is flexible

The program is designed to be done remotely, hybrid, or fully virtual.

The companies offering internships are located around the world. In the past, we’ve had students travel to the U.S.A., China, Japan, Malta, Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Norway, etc.