MIT-Germany Program (MISTI)

Founded in 1997, the MIT-Germany Program has quickly become a model of international education for engineering, science, and business students. By offering internships, workshops, and an engaging curriculum, we provide participating students with an in-depth understanding of German language and culture, as well as research and business practices.

With the largest national economy in Europe, Germany is home to thriving mechanical engineering, ITC, electronics, automotive, energy, pharmaceutical and aerospace industries.

A world renowned system of education, a policy driven support of innovation and technology, and a culture of combining theoretical and industrial experience make Germany the ideal environment for promoting MIT’s tradition of mens et manus, allowing students to bridge the divide between theory and practice while gaining experience in the field.

Each year over 80 MIT-Germany students intern in leading German companies, universities and research organizations. The MIT-Germany Seed Fund facilitates dozens of research collaborations between MIT faculty and their German counterparts.''

GERMANY SEED FUND: Seed funds for Germany promote cutting-edge research collaborations and help to deepen partnerships between MIT faculty and researchers and their German counterparts.

MIT-Germany Seed Fund -- Launched in 2011 with support from the German Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the fund provides travel costs for exchange between a team at MIT and colleagues in universities and research institutes in Germany. The German colleague(s) must be identified in the proposal. The maximum award is $30,000.

MIT-Germany - University of Stuttgart Seed Fund -- Launched as an initiative in 2015 through the MIT-Germany - University of Stuttgart cooperation, the fund provides faculty and research scientists at MIT and the University of Stuttgart the opportunity to jointly apply for seed grants. The maximum award is $25,000.