{"id":166,"date":"2025-07-10T11:28:52","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T11:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/?page_id=166"},"modified":"2026-08-31T11:32:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T11:32:27","slug":"supervise-an-internship","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/supervise-an-internship\/","title":{"rendered":"Supervise an internship"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_0 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/clase-particular-SPIN.webp\" width=\"1184\" height=\"864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/clase-particular-SPIN.webp 1184w, https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/clase-particular-SPIN-980x715.webp 980w, https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/clase-particular-SPIN-480x350.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1184px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-553\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_12_24 et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Supervise an internship<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>If you are a researcher at the <strong>DFT, IFT or CIAFF<\/strong> and would like to host a student for a research internship, you can propose a project through SPIN.<\/p>\n<p>Internships can be related to <strong>Theoretical Physics or Astrophysics<\/strong> and are arranged taking into account both the needs of the project and the student\u2019s background.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Offer an internship<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>If you are part of the <strong>DFT, IFT or CIAFF<\/strong> and would like to introduce a student to research, you can propose an internship project. We will help you with the administrative arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>Internships can be carried out in <strong>Theoretical Physics or Astrophysics<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">What do you need to propose?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>You do not need to have a fully defined project from the outset \u2014 we can help you shape it.<\/p>\n<p>To offer an internship, we just need a short proposal including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>T<strong>itle or topic of the internship<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Research area<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Brief description of the project<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Recommended background or skills for the student<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Approximate period when the internship could take place (first or second semester)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Number of places available<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At the end of the internship, you will be asked to provide a short assessment or report on the student\u2019s work and progress.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_3 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Already have a student?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>If you have already spoken to a student who is interested in doing an internship with you, please contact us before starting any administrative procedures so we can help you with the necessary arrangements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_0 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"mailto:carolina.saggiomo@inv.uam.es\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_4 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">FAQs<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_0 et_pb_accordion et_pb_module et_flex_module\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_0 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_open et_flex_module\"><h4 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">When can you offer an internship?<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>You can propose internships for either the <strong>first or second semester<\/strong> of the academic year.<\/p>\n<p>We also receive applications from students interested in carrying out <strong>research projects over the summer<\/strong>, so proposals for this period are very welcome too.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_1 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">What does supervising an internship involve?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p><strong>Supervising an internship does not mean designing a full research project.<\/strong> The idea is to give the student a specific problem or research question that they can work on independently during the internship.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the project, the work may involve <strong>literature searches and reviews, learning new tools or methodologies, analysing a problem, carrying out calculations, programming, or contributing to a research-related task<\/strong> within the group.<\/p>\n<p>The aim is to give the student a realistic experience, on an appropriate scale, of what r<strong>esearch work is actually like<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_2 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">How much supervision does the student need?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>Students are expected to carry out a significant part of the work independently. As a supervisor, you would normally <strong>arrange regular meetings<\/strong> to review progress, answer questions and discuss the next steps.<\/p>\n<p>Continuous supervision is not expected, nor does the student need to be accompanied throughout their working day.<\/p>\n<p>Whenever possible, we encourage you to involve the student in the group\u2019s usual activities: <strong>seminars, talks, group meetings, scientific discussions or any other activities<\/strong> that can help them better understand how a research environment works.<\/p>\n<p>This is also an important part of SPIN: giving students the opportunity to experience <strong>the day-to-day reality of research<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_3 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">What happens at the end of the internship?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>The student will be required to prepare a <strong>final report<\/strong> on the work carried out during the internship, which may form part of their academic assessment.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the student\u2019s home university and the applicable agreement, the supervisor may also be asked to provide a <strong>short assessment of the student\u2019s work<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc60-W57LxvMjTKf6xIi02IwP62ZUvfgy3mW1ZlGcrFcTzFUA\/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=114495573418234013264\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Submit your proposal<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_3 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_4 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_image_1 et_pb_image et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FOOTER-SPIN.png\" width=\"1284\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FOOTER-SPIN.png 1284w, https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FOOTER-SPIN-300x20.png 300w, https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FOOTER-SPIN-1024x68.png 1024w, https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/FOOTER-SPIN-768x51.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1284px) 100vw, 1284px\" class=\"wp-image-317\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-166","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/166","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=166"}],"version-history":[{"count":24,"href":"https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/166\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":624,"href":"https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/166\/revisions\/624"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=166"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}