internship in brazil

 

Living Lab Biobased Brazil offers a number of (graduation) internships projects.These projects take place at partner institutions, such as universities and companies. 

Brazilian partners

  • Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG)
  • Federal University of Vicosa (UFV)
  • Federal University of São Jão Del Rei (UFSJ)
  • Federal University of Ouro Preto (UFOP)
  • Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (PUC Minas)
  • Federal University of Juiz de Fora (UFJF)

Minas Gerais, Brazil

Brazil is the largest country in South America and the 6th largest country in the world. Brazil has a lot to offer and wherever you are, the Brazilian population is nice, hospitable, friendly and enthusiastic. When you want to gain international experience, Brazil is an excellent choice! Our Brazilian partners are located in the state of Minas Gerais. 


Research TOPICS

Here you can find an overview of the topics of the different projects in Brazil. The document also gives examples of previous internships and graduation projects.


How to apply

REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE

To participate in the Living Lab project Biobased Brazil you first need to check if you meet the requirements:

  1. You are an undergraduate (BSc) student at Avans, HZ,  NHLStenden, Zuyd University of Applied Sciences or Maastricht University.
  2. Your passport is valid at least 6 months beyond planned date of departure to Brazil.
  3. Apply for an internship project before the deadline: 15/04 or 15/10. 

Before you apply for a study program or internship project via Living Lab Biobased Brazil, make sure you have informed yourself about rules and regulations: check with your home university.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

Step 1

If you're interested in one or more topics, you can send an email to Margot Verwei (mgp.verwei@avans.nl) to see if there are any internships available on these topics. The following information should be included:

 

·       Your name, study program and home university

·       the topic(s) that you are interested in (in order of preference) and the name of the professor(s).

 

Step 2 

Next we will contact the professor. Please, do not contact the professor or International Office yourself. We will keep you informed about the outcome. If the professor(s) have an internship position available, we will organize an online meeting so the professor can get to know you better and you can ask questions about the internship. For this meeting we need:

  • Your resume (CV) in English.
  •  Your application letter explaining why you want to do an internship in Brazil on the topic you have chosen, in English.
  • Transcript of your grades.

Step 3

After the online meeting, the professor decides if you will be accepted for an internship. If so, you will get information from us about the next steps of the procedure (see below). For these steps we also need a copy of the personal data page of your passport.

  

 

AFTER ACCEPTANCE BY PROFESSOR

Step 1

We will connect you with the International Office of your host institution in Brazil, which will guide you through the enrollment and visa process.

 

Step 2

Enrollment to Brazilian University (deadline 15/05 or 15/11).

 

Step 3

Apply for a student exchange visa (not internship visa) for Brazil.

 

Step 4

Start your internship February/March or August (preferably)/September.

 

Avans UAS also provides a checklist for going abroad. If you're a student from a different university, please contact your International Office, they can help you throughout the enrollment and visa process. 

 

BRAZILIAN VISA PROCEDURE

The visa application and procedure will be your own responsibility. You will be informed about this procedure after your application and we will help you through it along with your host university. 

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