Berlin

Research & Internships

Internship Opportunities

Krupp Internship Program
As a participant in the Stanford Program in Berlin, you are eligible for placement in the Krupp Internship Program. This internship is made possible by a grant from the German Krupp Foundation (Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Stiftung), and provides the opportunity for practical experience in a given profession, as well as the chance to continue to live and experience Germany on a day-to-day basis.

A monthly stipend covers students' housing, food, and other living expenses.

Over 500 students have taken advantage of these full-time, paid internship placements in a German host institution, which can take place in any quarter following a quarter of enrollment in the Stanford Program in Berlin one the language requirement (one year of college-level German) has been completed. The Internship Coordinator in Berlin works closely with you to determine a placement that will be fulfilling and rewarding. Internships take place in both rural or urban environments throughout Germany; host institutions range from small companies to large corporations, non-profit organizations and government offices to theaters and museums.

Internships for all fields of study are available year-round. After completing your studies in Berlin and fulfilling the language requirement, you can do an internship lasting anywhere from three to six months. Students often further extend their stay with a subsequent research grant from Stanford (see below), and quite a few students have returned to Germany after graduation to work for their host firm.

For more information on the internship program and previous internship placements see http://www.stanford.fu-berlin.de.

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Research Opportunities

Culture and Politics in Modern Germany
If you are enrolled in the course, "Culture and Politics in Modern Germany" and you stay in Berlin for two quarters, you have the option to pursue directed research on contemporary and historically related topics under the guidance of a local expert during your second quarter. You can either choose to enroll in a three to four-unit research module as part of your coursework or conduct intensive research as a Krupp intern in a relevant local institution. Depending upon the nature of the selected topic, research activity may take place in libraries, archives, research institutes and/or in the field. Many students elect to use this research opportunity to prepare for honors work when they return to the Stanford campus. You should plan well ahead for any research projects in order to meet all relevant deadlines.

Student Grants for Research Overseas