EIT Food RIS Fellowships 2024

This informs the public about the EIT Food RIS Fellowships 2024. Details about the Program are given below. The Activity Line is divided into two complementary programmes – RIS Fellowships dedicated to Master of Science students and graduates and RIS Talents dedicated to PhDs.

EIT Food RIS Fellowships 2024

Students and postdocs from EIT RIS countries aim to promote brain circulation, contribute to enhancing the innovativeness of personnel, and develop scientific impact by supporting the creation and diffusion of high-quality new knowledge, skills, competencies, and solutions to food system challenges.

Program Details

The EIT Food Activity Line consists of two complementary programs: RIS Fellowships and RIS Talents. Both programs aim to boost brain circulation and enhance innovation, knowledge, skills, and solutions in the food system. They do this by supporting the creation and spread of high-quality knowledge and solutions to food industry challenges.

Benefits of the Internship

  • 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

Eligibility

Candidates from one of the EIT RIS countries or regions (list available HERE)

  • Interest in the agri-food sector
  • Proactive attitude and passion for student activities
  • Analytical skills, open-mindedness, goal orientation, and team player mentalityFluency in English
  • Availability from min. Three months from June 2024

How to Apply

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.

Apply now at https://apply.eitfood.eu/courses/course/54-ris-fellowships

· 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.

Apply now at https://apply.eitfood.eu/courses/course/53-ris-talents

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for receipt of applications is 8 March 2024.

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