How To Do a Project Abroad

 

Fieldwork in the Global South

Students who are interested in doing fieldwork in a Global South country can participate in ongoing TU/e research initiatives or look for external projects suitable for an internship or MSc thesis project.

Keep in mind:

  • Rules differ between TU/e Departments;

  • Students are responsible for managing the process (e.g. find a project, supervisor, visas, etc);

  • Manage expectations between organisation & University;

  • Have project tasks and responsibilities very clear, agreed upon, and written;

  • The process takes time so start well in advance (min. 6 months);

  • Research cultural context and local habits for a good experience.

All TU/e students who wish to do a project abroad should follow the steps here.

How can TGD help you?

Projects

TGD is always looking for projects suitable for TU/e students’ internships or MSc thesis projects in our partner network to bring them to you.

These opportunities are advertised on TGD Linkedin Group, Instagram and Facebook. Follow us!

TGD Fund

TGD offers TU/e students the possibility to apply for max. €500 fund as financial support for a curricular project taking place in Global South countries.

The project has to focus on technology in relation to its socio-economic context and to be enriching for the TU/e community. For more information, click here.

Inspiration

TGD has supported several student projects abroad over the years. Read their experiences here.

In case you have questions or need any help, you are always welcome to Contact TGD

Other Financial Sponsorship 

There are two financial sponsorship possibilities for TU/e students who wish to go outside the European Union area:

  • Holland Scholarship (HS, 1250€):

    • Limited number of places available;

    • Selection based on the student’s grade average;

    • Per quartile, there is only 1 request & selection round;

    • Student has to be a minimum 3 months abroad for a minimum 15 ECTS.

  • Fund International Experience (FIE, 500€):

    • Can be requested on a continuous basis;

    • Granted for projects/exchange outside the EU when Holland Scholarship does not pay out, or when the student is too late to apply for the HS scholarship;

    • Student has to be a minimum 3 months abroad for a minimum 15 ECTS.

The scholarships are processed within the Mobility Online portal. When they register in the portal, students can indicate whether they want to be considered for a grant. They will then be led through the complete procedure.

For further information contact the Department ESA mobility staff member.

For IE&IS: Elmar Veenendaal, e.veenendaal@tue.nl.

For SET: Monique van de Donk, J.M.A.v.d.Donk@tue.nl. 

Information last updated: 11-05-2022.