Both bachelor and master students can do an internship or research project abroad during their studies. The extent to which this is possible depends on the programme. Are you going to do an internship or research at a research institute or university within Europe? Then you can apply for the Erasmus+ Grant and for the Amsterdam University Fund. Are you going to do an internship or research at a research institute or university outside Europe? Then you can apply for the Amsterdam University Fund.
Students who will be doing an internship or research project within Europe are in many cases eligible for an Erasmus+ Traineeship Grant as a contribution to the additional living and travel costs. The general grant amount is determined by the Dutch National Agency, the Nuffic, and is linked to the country of destination.
For more information about grant amounts and participating European countries please visit the UvA Erasmus+ website.
The following is also important to consider:
The deadline is one month before the research project or internship starts.
Please note that during the course of the academic year the chances of an Erasmus grant may decrease as we work according to the first come, first serve principle. It is therefore wise to submit your application as early as possible.
You can only apply after you have arranged a research project abroad and the institute for which you will be conducting research is prepared to sign a Learning Agreement for Traineeships beforehand. To find out if the institute you are planning to go to is willing to do this you can use the example of the Learning Agreement for Traineeships.
The application procedure starts with filling out an online application form (see link below). When filling out this form you will need to upload an approval of the Examinations Board or study programme that you are permitted to do the relevant study component abroad. If you do not yet have this approval, you can fill out the form now and email the approval later to the email address indicated below.
After this, the procedure is as follows:
Brexit may have an impact on the participation of British universities and institutions in the Erasmus programme. This means that although an internship/project will remain possible, obtaining an Erasmus grant for an internship/project to the United Kingdom cannot be guaranteed.
For more information and updates please visit uva.nl/brexit en European Commission - Brexit & Erasmus.
If you will be doing an internship or research project outside Europe, you can apply for a (travel) grant from the Amsterdam University Fund. For more information on the requirements for applicaiton and the deadlines of the Amsterdam University Fund use the link below.
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If one of the above-mentioned steps is unclear or you have other questions, you can contact the Faculty of Science Study Abroad Office.
Visiting address: Science Park 904, 1098 XH Amsterdam
Postal address: P.O. Box 94214, 1090 GE Amsterdam
Open office hours: Thursday from 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-15:00. You can ask for us at the Education Student Desk at Science Park 904. Appointments for another date or time can be made through e-mail.