In line with our mission, at IIT, we are committed to training future young scientists and professionals, providing you with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience
Students at IIT
Are you interested in starting your career path in the world of scientific research?
PhD student
For students holding a master's degree or an equivalent qualification.
Guest Student
For bachelor's, master's, or PhD students who wish to spend a training period at IIT.
Curricular Internship
For bachelor's or master's students who wish to spend an internship at IIT.
PhD student
The IIT-funded doctoral courses are structured organized in collaboration with Italian and international universities. Additionally, IIT hosts some doctoral programs designed in collaboration with prestigious institutions, such as the Open University and the University of Manchester, as well as those funded through internationally relevant projects such as the Marie Skłodowska-Curie program.
Students awarded scholarships by partner universities will have the opportunity to conduct their research projects in our state-of-the-art laboratories.
To explore currently available open positions, check out the "Open PhD positions" webpage.
Before starting the doctoral program, you will be guided first by the university and then by IIT research unit assistants to finalize all procedures to work in our laboratories.
Guest student
This path is designed for students already pursuing a bachelor's or a master's degree or those doing a PhD who wish to conduct an experimental thesis project or undergo a training period at IIT. After reaching an agreement with the project's supervising professor and their home university, you will have the opportunity to undergo a training and experimental period within one of IIT's research units. The Principal Investigator and the research group will provide support in both project development and career orientation.
If you want to become a guest student at IIT:
2. Contact the lab
Contact the PI of the research unit, expressing your interest in being hosted as a guest student. When contacting the PI, attach your CV and explain the project you would like to work on, detailing how it aligns with the research unit's activities.
3. Final step
Upon receiving positive feedback, and with authorization from your university advisor, contact your university's administrative office, which, in collaboration with IIT's administrative offices, will assist you in completing the formalities.
Curricular Internship
This path is dedicated to students pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree who wish to acquire professional skills through a concrete, scientific or administrative experience.
If you want to apply for an internship at IIT:
1. Look at the internship agreement list
Check if there is already an internship agreement between IIT and your university (visit our "Agreement Full List").
If your university is not listed, please contact the desired host division to determine if a new agreement is feasible.
2. Identify the research or administrative unit
Identify the research or administrative unit that interests you.
If you are interested in a scientific internship, click here to learn more about our research.
3. Contact us
Introduce yourself to one of the research groups PIs or administrative directors, expressing your interest as an intern. When contacting them, do not forget to attach your CV and a motivational letter.
4. Final step
Once you receive positive feedback, contact your university's internship office, which, in collaboration with IIT's administrative offices, will provide the necessary support.