OpenFieldFraunhofer IOF & Abbe Center of Photonics Summer Research Internship
Eight to twelve-week summer research placement at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering (IOF) in Jena, assembling space telescope mirrors and laser radar optics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled in 3rd/4th year Bachelor's or Master's program in Physics or Optical Engineering
- English language proficiency
- Good English or German
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Laboratory experience in laser alignment, optical interferometry, or thin-film deposition
- Recommendation letters
- One professor recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €950/month student researcher allowance + hands-on cleanroom access in Jena
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable (funded industrial research traineeship)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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