Industrial
Immersion
Immersion
Intern at a dream company as a part of Skoltech summer industrial immersion
2023
29 May - 21 July
12 ECTS credits
Industrial Immersion program is a short-term project in a company focused on a specific technological task. It provides Skoltech MSc students with a real-life, hands-on experience in the industrial sector, developing the knowledge and skills needed to achieve results through engineering and innovation.
companies
Industrial enterprises or organizations of an industrial sector, start-ups, Skolkovo residents, R&D institutes.
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8 weeks in summer term
June-July, full-time, offline or blended mode (the latter is allowed in exceptional cases at the request of the company)
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projects
Assigned by Skoltech or self-initiated. Conducted in groups or individually depending on the project tasks.
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location
In Russia by default. Skoltech covers travel and accommodation mobility expenses for internships, if they take place within Russia☉
pro bono
Industrial immersion is a compulsory element of MSc degree. There are no additional payments for the internship apart of scholarship.
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key contact
Industrial Immersion Coordinator is a person who navigates you through the process, find yours here✉
how it works
During Industrial Immersion Skoltech students successfully implement complex technological tasks in companies. You are welcome to check on the projects summer 2022:
January - February
January - February
Students prepare their CVs.
Visit the Career Center and take an ISP course: Roadmap to Career Success 3.0 in January 2023 to create a top-notched CV and land an amazing summer internship.February - March
February - March
Skoltech collects companies proposals.
If you plan to have a self-initiated project for summer internship, this is the time to do it.
March 31
March 31
Deadline to submit a self-initiated project for approval.
Internship agreement with a company is a must.
Internship agreement with a company is a must.
April -
Mid-May
Mid-May
April -
Mid-May
Mid-May
Students are assigned to projects: interviews with companies.
Keep in touch with your Industrial Immersion Coordinator.
Keep in touch with your Industrial Immersion Coordinator.
May 29
May 29
Start of the Industrial Immersion. Registration in Canvas.
June-July
June-July
Projects implementation.
July 21
July 21
End of Industrial Immersion.
Submission of the results: report and poster.
Submission of the results: report and poster.
October
October
Skoltech Industry Day. Best Project Excellence Award (each program chooses one best project - it can be individual or group project).
Poster presentation and networking with companies.
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Industry Day is a grand conference that finalizes the results of the Industrial Immersion program brining together on Skoltech campus representatives of technologically advanced businesses, scientists and students to discuss cooperation between industry and academia, introduce students to the hi-tech leading companies and exchange experience in the development and transfer of technologies and knowledge.
A few important things to map in mind:
- 1Company:Industrial Immersion revolves around a specific project at an industrial company or a startup. So, it cannot be at another institution or any other academic organization. Exceptions are granted only to the industry research institutions.
- 2Project selection:Skoltech will have an initial database of projects which you will be assigned to based on your performance at Skoltech and CV. The projects arrive from companies. The pool of companies varies from year to year and cannot be predicted in advance. You are recommended to talk to your research advisor regarding your internship as he/she may have contacts in industry.
- 3Self-initiated projects:
You can initiate your own project (well in advance of the regular timeline) if you have arrangements with a company. Make sure you have it approved by Skoltech internship coordinator.
- 4Papers:Internship contract with the host company is a must! This cannot be a verbal plan at your current job. Please keep it in mind when agreeing your self-initiated internship with a company of your choice. Make sure the company is aware and positive about it.
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Assesment:
Industrial Immersion is a required course for your Master's degree, no exception. It will be a registered course on Canvas and your project work will be assessed at the end of the summer term.
In order to receive 12 ECTS credits, you will need to submit a report and present your work on a poster. Both are to be submitted on the last day of your immersion (the poster template will be provided well in advance). The poster presentation will take place in October during Industry Day - networking event for students and companies to mingle and connect. - 6Supervision:- Organizational issues: industrial immersion coordinator is the person you will need to be in touch regarding self-initiated projects, timeline, interviews with companies, and if you have questions, concerns or any changes.
- Project Execution: your project is supervised by 2 persons - project supervisor from a company and project supervisor from Skoltech (your research advisor or other person assigned). The supervisors accept the results of your internship and assesse your report and poster. - 7CV:You’ve submitted one for admission to Skoltech, remember? Now, the companies will select students for projects solely based on their CV and self-representation, so it’s important to fine-tune it as best you can.
In your CV you must show relevant experience, highlight projects you will have worked on by the time of application and make sure your writing is top-notch. Industrial Immersion itself will totally count as work experience for your future career and resume. In fact, many Skoltech students receive job offers and valuable connections for future jobs at Industrial Immersion. - 8Opportunities:Master’s thesis in collaboration with a hosting company
New knowledge, skills and experience
Networking and connections with people from industry
Real work experience and opportunities for future work (you may even get a job offer if the company likes you!)
Industrial Immersion Coordinators by Program
- Advanced Computational ScienceAlexandra Zdanovskaya
A.Zdanovskaya@skoltech.ru - Advanced Manufacturing TechnologiesAnna Matiushenko A.Matiushenko@skoltech.ru
Data ScienceMaria Dronina
M.Dronina@skoltech.ru- Energy SystemsEkaterina Guseva E.Guseva@skoltech.ru
- Engineering SystemsKseniia Benevolskaia
K.Benevolskaia@skoltech.ru Internet of Things and Wireless Technologies
Maria Kolotiy M.Kolotiy@skoltech.ru
- Life SciencesVera Rybko V.Rybko@skoltech.ru
- Materials ScienceEkaterina Guseva E.Guseva@skoltech.ru
- Petroleum EngineeringNatalia Kiani N.Kiani@skoltech.ru
- Photonics and Quantum MaterialsDmitry Krasnikov D.Krasnikov@skoltech.ru
FAQ
Internship start dates may vary if requested by company but should remain within summer term, and be approved by Skoltech. IMPORTANT: the period of industrial immersion is fixed 8 weeks. It should be finished before the start of the next academic term/September. All changes are agreed with Industrial Immersion Coordinator.
No. As an educational program the industrial immersion has a fixed period - 8 weeks. The results should be delivered upon its completion.
In accordance with the current legislation, the internship as an educational element is carried out free of charge. The remuneration of students is at the discretion of the company, if required by the internal labor procedures of the company. Skoltech continues to pay scholarships to students for the period of internship.
Online application form (internship assignment) filled in and submitted, industrial immersion agreement signed (options: Acceptance letter to the Public Offer agreement or a bilateral agreement for 2023 or long-term).
Non-disclosure agreement (if required) the company signs with a student directly.
Non-disclosure agreement (if required) the company signs with a student directly.
During the internship in the company, the student interacts with the Project supervisor from Skoltech and the Project supervisor from the company on project issues. If you have any procedural questions, you should contact the Industrial Immersion program Coordinator (see next question)
Skoltech covers travel and accommodation expenses, if the internship takes place outside of Moscow but in the territory of the Russian Federation.
Industrial Immersion program Coordinator coordinates the approval of submitted technical tasks and arranges assignment of students to projects. The Coordinator interacts with students, Project Supervisors from Skoltech and Project Supervisors from companies regarding all procedural issues; monitors the timely delivery of reporting materials by students.
Project Coordinators for each Master program:
Project Coordinators for each Master program:
- Advanced Computational Science – Alexandra Zdanovskaya (A.Zdanovskaya@skoltech.ru)
- Advanced Manufacturing Technologies – Anna Matiushenko (A.Matiushenko@skoltech.ru)
- Data Science – Maria Dronina (M.Dronina@skoltech.ru)
- Energy Systems - Ekaterina Guseva (E.Guseva@skoltech.ru)
- Engineering Systems – Narek Ananyan (N.Ananyan@skoltech.ru)
- Internet of Things and Wireless Technologies – Maria Kolotiy (M.Kolotiy@skoltech.ru)
- Life Sciences – Vera Rybko (V.Rybko@skoltech.ru)
- Materials Science – Ekaterina Guseva (E.Guseva@skoltech.ru)
- Petroleum Engineering - Natalia Kiani (N.Kiani@skoltech.ru)
- Photonics and Quantum Materials – Dmitry Krasnikov (D.Krasnikov@skoltech.ru)
The goal of Industrial Immersion is to provide real hands-on work experience in industrial settings and develop the knowledge and skills for making impact through engineering and innovation. The Project focuses on short-term development, manufacturing or operations challenges rather than long-term research problems.
Each project task provided by a company has expected results you are to achieve with your immersion. By the end of your internship, you will have to prepare a report and a poster for company and Skoltech assessment. The report reflects the objectives set and the results achieved.
Industrial Immersion project is a short-term technological task of research, manufacturing or operational problems specified by the host company.
The project task is set by a host company. The project is co-supervised by two people: company supervisor and Skoltech supervisor. Before stepping on a project you are recommended to discuss its framework with your Skoltech supervisor to ensure better results. You can ask your Skoltech supervisor for any support concerning implementation of the project. Both supervisors assess your report and poster.
It is not directly required but recommended if matches your research interests and supported by your research advisor.
By the end of your summer industrial immersion, you will have to submit to elements: a report and a poster (both will be graded by your company and Skoltech supervisors). You will also have to take part in Industry Day 2023 in October to present your poster.
The deadline to submit your self-initiated internship is March 26. Remember that by this time you have
- to find a comany and a project,
- to inform your industrial immersion coordinator,
- to ensure a company fills in and submits an application form,
- to ensure a company agrees to sign the industrial immersion contract.
The industrial immersion is formalized by the industrial immersion agreement between Skoltech and a company, Skoltech takes care of that.
Referral (направление) is not mandatory but can be issued upon company request, please check with a company in advance.
Referral (направление) is not mandatory but can be issued upon company request, please check with a company in advance.
If you plan a sekf-initiated project, you can start your search as early as in January. The official call of proposals will be launched in February.
Industrial Studies Team
Zhanna Turubarova
Head of Industrial Studies
Head of Industrial Studies
Victoria Brighton
Specialist of Industrial Studies
Specialist of Industrial Studies
We are happy to answer any questions - you can reach us at internships@skoltech.ru
