2026
1 June - 24 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.
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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, in-person,
5 days a week, 8 hours per day.
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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.☉
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pro bono
Scholarship is secured for the summer term. Free of charge for companies.
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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 implement complex technological tasks in companies.
During Industrial Immersion Skoltech students implement complex technological tasks in companies.
January - February 28
January - February 28
Students submit CVs in Canvas.
February - March 25
February - March 25
Skoltech collects project proposals from companies.
Students who prefer to find a project by themselves, agree the terms with a company, and the company submits the application.
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mid-May
mid-May
April -
mid-May
mid-May
Students are assigned to projects: interviews with companies. Key contact is Industrial Immersion Coordinator.
June 1
June 1
Start of Industrial Immersion. Registration in Canvas.
June-July
June-July
Projects implementation.
October 14
October 14
Skoltech Industry Day.
Best Project Excellence Award (each program chooses one best project according to the criteria).
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INDUSTRY DAY
This is a grand finale of the industrial immersion, when representatives of leading Russian companies gather at Skoltech to discuss the collaboration between science and industry, analyze the best practices of interaction between companies and scientists, and introduce students to their offers. The main part of the program is a poster session, where students present their practice projects and answer questions from company representatives.
A few important things to map in mind:
- Company:Industrial Immersion revolves around a specific project at an industrial company or a startup. So, it cannot be at another academic institution. Exceptions are granted only to the industry research institutions.
- Project Selection:Skoltech will have a database of projects which students are assigned based on their CV and performance at Skoltech. The pool of projects/companies varies from year to year and cannot be predicted in advance. Students are also recommended to check out with research advisor regarding internship options.
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A student can find a project with a company of his choice. It should be submitted before the deadline (March, 25) and approved by program. Industrial Immersion agreement with the host company is a must! It is a student responsibility to negotiate this with a host company. There are two options: which company chooses: (1) Acceptance letter to the Public Offer Agreement or (2) Bilateral Agreement.
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Assessment:
In order to receive 12 ECTS credits, a student shoud submit a report and a poster. Both are to be submitted on the last day of the internship. Poster template will be provided well in advance. Poster presentation will take place within poster session during Industry Day in October. - Supervision:Industrial Immersion Coordinator is the person to be in touch regarding self-initiated projects, timeline, interviews with companies, and any changes on the process.
Project Supervisors from a Company and Skoltech - accept results of internship and assess report and poster. - CV:The companies will select students based on CVs and interviews. CV should be fine-tuned and showcase relevant experience, highlight skills and projects completed.
- Opportunities:Master’s thesis in collaboration with a hosting company. New knowledge, skills and experience
Networking and connections with people from industry. Employment prospectives and potential job offers
Industrial Immersion Coordinators by Program
- Advanced Computational ScienceAlexandra Zdanovskaya
A.Zdanovskaya@skoltech.ru - Advanced Manufacturing TechnologiesAnna Matiushenko A.Matiushenko@skoltech.ru
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- Applied Computational Mechanics
- AI in FinTech
- AI in Robotics
- Data Science
Alena Samokhina A.Samokhina@skoltech.ru - Materials ScienceSergey Luchkin
S.Luchkin@skoltech.ru - Digital Electrical EnergyAlisa Isaeva A.Isaeva@skoltech.ru
- Engineering SystemsKseniia Benevolskaia
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Next Generation Communication Technologies
Tatiana Algunova T.Algunova@skoltech.ru
- Life SciencesVera Rybko V.Rybko@skoltech.ru
- LS _Neuro trackNatalia Podsosonnaya N.Podsosonnaya@skoltech.ru
- LS _Agro trackJulia Baimler J.Baimler@skoltech.ru
- Petroleum EngineeringNatalia Kiani N.Kiani@skoltech.ru
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- Photonics and Quantum Materials
- Applied Photonics & Optical Information Systems
Dmitry 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: period of industrial immersion is fixed to 8 weeks. The immersion should be finished before next academic term/September. All changes are agreed with Industrial Immersion Coordinator.
No. As an educational course Industrial Immersion has a fixed period - 8 weeks. The results should be delivered upon its completion.
Skoltech secures scholarship for the internship period. By default it is free of charge for companies. Payment from company for the internship is purely company's decision, and if required by company's internal labor procedures.
Online Application Form should be submitted by a company (not by a student). Industrial immersion agreement should be negotiated to be signed. Two options which company chooses: (1) Acceptance letter to the Public Offer Agreement or (2) Bilateral Agreement.
Non-disclosure agreement (if required) the company signs with a student directly.
Non-disclosure agreement (if required) the company signs with a student directly.
Regarding project implementation students interact with company project supervisor and Skoltech project supervisor. On all org.issues Industrial Immersion Coordinator (see next question) is the person to refer.
Skoltech covers travel expenses (tickets and extra stipend to rent apartment) only in Russia, provided the internship project is approved by the Dean of Education.
Industrial Immersion Coordinator facilitates approval of submitted technical tasks and arranges assignment of students to projects. The Coordinator interacts with all participants of the process regarding all procedural issues.
Coordinators for each Master program:
Coordinators for each Master program:
- Advanced Computational Science – Alexandra Zdanovskaya, A.Zdanovskaya@skoltech.ru
- Advanced Manufacturing Technologies – Anna Matiushenko, A.Matiushenko@skoltech.ru
- Applied Computational Mechanics – Alena Samokhina, A.Samokhina@skoltech.ru
- Applied Photonics and Optical Information Systems - Dmitry Krasnikov, D.Krasnikov@skoltech.ru
- AI in Robotics - Alena Samokhina, A.Samokhina@skoltech.ru
- AI in FinTech - Alena Samokhina, A.Samokhina@skoltech.ru
- Data Science – Alena Samokhina, A.Samokhina@skoltech.ru
- Digital Electrical Energy – Alisa Isaeva, A.Isaeva@skoltech.ru
- Engineering Systems – Kseniia Benevolskaia, K.Benevolskaia@skoltech.ru
- Next Generation Communication Technologies – Tatiana Algunova, T.Algunova@skoltech.ru
- Life Sciences – Vera Rybko/V.Rybko@skoltech.ru, Natalya Podsosonnaya/N. Podsosonnaya@skoltech.ru, Julia Baimler/J.Baimler@skoltech.ru
- Materials Science – Sergey Luchkin, S.Luchkin@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 has expected results to achieve within the immersion. By the end of your internship, a student prepares a report and a poster which reflects the objectives and the results obtained.
Industrial Immersion project is a short-term technological task of research, manufacturing or operational problems specified by the host company. The internsip project should be in accordance with the student's educational trajectory. All project tasks are verified and appoved by the program.
Project task is set by a host company. Project is co-supervised by two people: company supervisor and Skoltech supervisor. Before stepping on your project it is recommended to discuss its framework with Skoltech supervisor to ensure better results. Skoltech supervisor is for any support concerning implementation of the project. Both supervisors assess report and poster.
It is not directly required but recommended if it matches research interests and supported by research advisor.
By the end of summer industrial immersion students submit 2 elements: a report and a poster. Participation in Industry Day 2026 in October and the following survey are mandatory parts of the course.
Deadline to submit your self-initiated internship is March 25. By this time a student should:
- find a company and define a project area,
- inform industrial immersion coordinator,
- ensure the selected company submits an application form,
- ensure the company is positive about signing Skoltech Industrial Immersion agreement.
Industrial immersion is formalized by the industrial immersion agreement between Skoltech and a company.Referral (направление) is not mandatory but can be issued by Skoltech upon company request, please check with a company in advance. Two options which company chooses: (1) Acceptance letter to the Public Offer Agreement or (2) Bilateral Agreement.
Non-disclosure agreement (if required) the company signs with a student directly.
Non-disclosure agreement (if required) the company signs with a student directly.
Search for a host company should better start in early February to ensure the company submits the application form on time and your project task is approved by the program by the end of March.
Industrial Studies Team
internships@skoltech.ru
internships@skoltech.ru
Zhanna Turubarova
Head of Industrial Studies
Head of Industrial Studies
Daria Ivanova
Senior Specialist
Senior Specialist
We are happy to answer any questions - reach out at internships@skoltech.ru
