NB Language of instruction is English unless only Dutch-speaking students participate
Admission requirements
N.a.
Description
The research internship is an ‘on-the-job’ training in doing research, with a focus on getting experienced with using neurocognitive methods and techniques for data collection and data analysis (N.B. depending on the ongoing projects in the departments these methods and techniques range from cognitive paradigms, EEG/ERP, MRI, heart rate, skin conductance, neuroendocrine measures and eyetracking).
Enrolling in a research project:
The Research Internship is directly linked to the ongoing research projects within one of the lines of research of the Institute of Education and Child Studies. Students will complete the Master’s project and the Research Internship within the same research project.
The Research Internship involves a supervisor (the researcher, who supervises the practical part of the internship) and a tutor (who is involved in the theoretical part of your internship). The tutor organizes regular meetings and will encourage you to reflect critically on your learning process. The tutor will also check whether your internship plan has sufficient depth and he/she will assess your internship report at the end of the internship.
Students can register for a research project within the Institute of Education and Child Studies twice a year: in September and in February. The available places and preferences are then matched. Students that desire an internship position at an external institution are expected to find an internship position themselves. The internship co-ordinator should then check whether the proposed internship position meets the quality requirements set by the University. Also the Board of Examiners of the Institute of Education and Child Studies has to give their approval for an external internship.
More information is available on the website of the Internship Bureau and on Brightspace.
Course objectives
The general objectives of the internship are:
Integration of knowledge and skills in research and practice previously acquired in course work, in particular in realistic work situations
The acquisition of further relevant knowledge and skills, and insight into practical situations in the field of work
Intensive acquaintance with a relevant field of research or work
Learning to function independently and responsibly in an organization (professional attitudes)
Gaining insight into one’s own potential and limitations, both with regard to skills and with regard to personal functioning
Timetable
For the Research Internship it is highly encouraged to start with the ANHD Master's specialisation in September considering the relevant courses that precede the Research Internship.
In general, the Research Internship begins in November, after completing the courses in the first block. The Research Intership consists of 280 hours (1o EC) of internship activities. Students may discuss the timing of their research activities and start and end dates with their supervisor.
Mode of instruction
Students participate in ongoing research and will be supervised by a supervisor and a tutor. Student and supervisor meet regularly to discuss the project. The tutor organizes regular meetings with all internship students of the ANHD Master’s specialisation.
Assessment method
At the end of your internship period, your internship tutor will determine your final grade. This grade is based on:
1. The assessment advice of your internship supervisor
2. The quality of the assignments you handed in and your participation in internship meetings
3. The quality of your internship report. All parts should be assessed as at least satisfactory.
Brightspace
During this course Brightspace is used.
Reading list
Depending on the topic.
Registration
NB The exam of this course is a paper. This means that you do not have to register yourself for this exam in uSis.
Contact information
For general information on internships and advice in the search process, please contact the Internship Bureau