Research internship - MRU

Research internship

For the second year, Mykolas Romeris University is inviting doctoral students and young researchers in social sciences and humanities to an online research internship that will take place on 16-20 May 2022. During the intensive week, you will find out about digital tools for literature search and reference management, practice your academic writing in English, get useful tips on how to successfully publish research results, develop a project proposal, communicate about your research and build your personal brand and network. Besides, you will have individual consultations on your dissertation topic with the internship supervisor, free online access to MRU Library databases. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded an internship certificate.

The working language of the internship will be English. Therefore, a sufficient understanding and ability to express oneself in this language is expected.

Applications are now open! The application deadline is 8 May 2022.

The number of participants is limited. 

Schedule

INTERNSHIP SCHEDULE

One week | 40 academic hours (not less than 10 contact hours) | via Zoom

The timetable will be sent after the application process is closed. 

  • Mykolas Romeris University at a glance 
  • Digital tools for literature search and reference management 
  • Academic writing in English
  • How to successfully publish research results (bibliometrics, visibility, impact) 
  • How to develop a successful project proposal 
  • Tips for effective science communication
  • Building your personal brand and networking 
  • Networking event 
  • Individual consultations on the dissertation topic with the internship supervisor

During the internship, you will have full online access to MRU Library databases.

Application process, fees and payment

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please apply at https://forms.office.com/r/XH5K2MMdnt.

Application deadline: 8 May 2022. 

The number of participants is limited so don’t delay and apply now.

PAYMENT

Application fee: 300 Euros.
If you are a doctoral student or young researcher from one of our partner universities, you are entitled to a 30% discount on the application fee.

Payment deadline: 11 May 2022.

After receiving your application, we will send you a confirmation and payment instructions by email. The application is complete only after the fee is paid. Please note that you will be able to attend the internship only if the payment (or proof of it) is received by the deadline. 

Refund policy

The full fee will be refunded if the cancellation is made by 12 May 2022. No refund is available later.

Contacts

If you have any questions, please contact the Social Innovations Doctoral School:      
E-mail: phd@mruni.eu
Tel. +370 5 271 4469