Flevoland Polder Autonomous Agricultural Machinery & Precision Weeding Practicum

Five-month industrial internship deploying autonomous laser weeding rovers, variable-rate fertilizer applicators, and soil conductivity sensors across extensive arable polder farms.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Enrolled in postgraduate agricultural engineering, precision farming, or mechatronics
English language proficiency: Fluency in English
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Experience in RTK-GPS navigation, autonomous implement steering, or optical camera weed detection
Recommendation letters: One academic faculty endorsement

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: €850–€1,200/month corporate internship salary with leading Dutch farm equipment innovators
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: Curricular internship requirement; no extra fee

Dates and verification

Application deadline: February 28, 2027 (Summer/Fall 2027 placement)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Aeres Hogeschool Dronten documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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