EIT Food RIS Fellowships Activity Line is searching for young and passionate individuals from higher education:

• RIS Fellowships for MSc students, graduates, and entrepreneurs. Candidates will get the chance to apply their academic knowledge in real-world situations and develop their problem-solving skills at host organizations. The internship will allow them to gain hands-on experience in the food industry, enhancing their job-related skills and competencies. Interns will be involved in learning-by-doing activities, including internal projects and day-to-day tasks at their host company.
• RIS Talents for doctoral students and young post-docs. Interns will benefit from lessons learned in R&D work and will be encouraged to participate in industrial collaboration or entrepreneurship during their internship. They will have the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills by participating in innovation projects, R&D projects led by host organizations, or Horizon Europe projects.

Check: Oak Spring Garden Foundation Fellowship in Plant Conservation Biology 2024

Benefits

• Matching candidates with specific internship areas offered by hosting companies
• Hands-on experience in solving real work-related problems of organizations
• Development of skills like creative problem-solving and critical thinking
• Monthly gross grant of 1,500€ (Fellowships) – 2,000€ (Talents) to support expenses
• Mentorship from a high-profile expert in the field
• Exposure to different work methods and perspectives
• Enhancement of CV, contacts, and opportunities for professional life
• Cultural immersion and international exposure
• Opportunities for students and researchers from EIT Regional Innovation Scheme regions.

Also Check: Club of Rome Communications Fellowship 2024 | Stipend available |

Eligibility for EIT Food RIS Fellowships 2024

• Candidates from one of the EIT RIS countries or regions
• Interest in the agri-food sector
• Proactive attitude and passion for student activities
• Analytical skills, open-mindedness, goal orientation, and team player mentality
• Fluency in English
• Availability from min. 3 months from June 2024

You should check out: Non-Trivial Fellowship program 2024 | $15,000 Grants Award |

Application of EIT Food RIS Fellowships 2024

• Step 1: Fill out the RIS Fellowships application form (MSc) or RIS Talents application form (Ph.D.) and upload a 1-minute self-video – March 2024.
• Step 2: Participate in the online workshop (RIS Fellowships only). Selected candidates will be invited to take part in a recruitment workshop, solving group case studies – in May 2024.
• Step 3: Attend online interviews. Only selected candidates will be invited to interviews with host organisations. The final list of interns will be published on the project website – in June 2024.
• Step 4: Enjoy the internship!