OpenFieldThuringia Cyber Security and Industrial Network Defense Internship
Six-month applied research internship in the university IT security lab evaluating intrusion detection systems for industrial SCADA networks.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Completed at least 3 semesters of computer science with solid networking grades
- English language proficiency
- English or German working proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Resume and description of networking or Linux security projects
- Recommendation letters
- One faculty recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €800 monthly living stipend plus on-campus lab access
- Application fee
- Free application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable; paid placement
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Hochschule Schmalkalden (FH Schmalkalden) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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