{"id":52,"date":"2025-07-09T13:43:24","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T13:43:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/?page_id=52"},"modified":"2026-08-31T11:31:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T11:31:08","slug":"students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/students\/","title":{"rendered":"Students"},"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_2_5 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\/alumnos-spin-hablando-1.webp\" width=\"1200\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/alumnos-spin-hablando-1.webp 1200w, https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/alumnos-spin-hablando-1-980x547.webp 980w, https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/alumnos-spin-hablando-1-480x268.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-550\" \/><\/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_3_5 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\">Do a research internship with SPIN<\/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 would like to get a closer look at research in <strong>Theoretical Physics<\/strong> or <strong>Astrophysics<\/strong>, SPIN can help you find a project and a researcher to supervise your internship at the<strong> DFT, IFT or CIAFF<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Internships are arranged individually, and places are limited.<b><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfeKnT3BAgE38QA9hs_C5x_qVF1HcoUDFIISGAFhs6kzG_7AQ\/viewform?usp=header\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/b><\/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=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfeKnT3BAgE38QA9hs_C5x_qVF1HcoUDFIISGAFhs6kzG_7AQ\/viewform\">Apply now<\/a><\/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\">Who can apply?<\/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><span>SPIN is mainly aimed at students in the <\/span><strong><span>3rd and 4th year of the Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Physics or the Double Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Physics and Mathematics<\/span><\/strong><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Applications from students in <strong>Mathematics and other related degree<\/strong> programmes may also be considered, provided their academic background is suitable for the project.<\/p>\n<p><span>Students enrolled in the <\/span><strong><span>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Physics or the Double Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Physics and Mathematics will be given priority<\/span><\/strong><span> when places are allocated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>For extracurricular internships, you must have completed at least 40% of the ECTS credits in your Bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you are studying at another Spanish or international university, you are also welcome to apply. The feasibility of the internship will be assessed individually, taking into account your degree programme and any applicable administrative requirements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SPIN internships are separate from and independent of your Bachelor\u2019s Thesis (TFG).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>If you are a Master\u2019s student<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Internships may also be considered for Master\u2019s students.<\/p>\n<p>For students enrolled in the <strong>UAM Master\u2019s Degree in Theoretical Physics<\/strong>, SPIN internships are only available to students studying <strong>part-time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SPIN internships are separate from and independent of the Master\u2019s Thesis (TFM).<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/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_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">What type of internship can you do?<\/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\"><ul>\n<li><b>Curricular internships<\/b>: These internships are part of your degree programme and carry academic credit.<\/li>\n<li><b>Extracurricular internships<\/b>: These are voluntary internships undertaken during your studies but are not part of your degree programme. Which option is available to you will depend on your degree programme, university and academic situation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/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_heading_3 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Not sure which type applies to you?<\/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>\u00a0Get in touch and we\u2019ll help you work it out: <a href=\"mailto:practicas@ift.csic.es\">practicas@ift.csic.es<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:carolina.saggiomo@inv.uam.es\">carolina.saggiomo@inv.uam.es<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_4 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_5 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\">What are the internships like?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><b>150\u2013180 hours<\/b><br \/>This is the usual duration of a university internship. The minimum commitment is <strong>4 hours per day or 20 hours per week<\/strong>, so internships typically last <strong>around 8\u20139 weeks<\/strong>, depending on the schedule agreed with your supervisor.<\/p>\n<p><b>Mostly on site<\/b><br \/>Being physically present is an important part of the experience, although some projects may allow part of the work to be carried out remotely.<\/p>\n<p><b>Funding<\/b><br \/>Internships are <strong>usually unpaid<\/strong>, although funding may be available in some specific cases.<\/p>\n<p><b>Social Security<\/b><br \/>Before the internship begins, the necessary arrangements will be made to register you with the <strong>Spanish Social Security system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_5 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_6 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_5 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">When can you apply?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><b>First semester<\/b><br \/><b>Application deadline: 15 September<\/b><br \/>Applications will be reviewed and placements will be confirmed during <b>October<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Second semester<\/b><br \/><b>Application deadline: 15 December \u2014 applications are already open.<\/b><br \/>The date when placements will be confirmed <b>will be announced soon<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_1_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_1 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfeKnT3BAgE38QA9hs_C5x_qVF1HcoUDFIISGAFhs6kzG_7AQ\/viewform?usp=header%20target=\" target=\"_blank\">Apply here<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><b>Please note that deadlines may vary depending on where your internship takes place.<\/b> Internships at the DFT and CIAFF follow UAM procedures and deadlines, while the IFT may offer more flexible application periods in some cases. If you are unsure, get in touch with us.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend applying early. Internships are arranged individually and depend on the availability of researchers and suitable projects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_6 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_7 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_6 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">How does SPIN work?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ol>\n<li><b> Submit your application<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Complete the <strong>application form<\/strong> and attach:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>An up-to-date CV<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Your academic transcript<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>A motivation letter<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_2_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_2 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfeKnT3BAgE38QA9hs_C5x_qVF1HcoUDFIISGAFhs6kzG_7AQ\/viewform?usp=header%20target=\" target=\"_blank\">Apply here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ol><\/ol>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> We look for the right internship for you<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We share your profile with researchers at the <strong>DFT, IFT and CIAFF<\/strong> and explore possible projects that match your academic background and interests.<\/p>\n<p>If we find a suitable opportunity, an internship <strong>work plan<\/strong> will be agreed with the supervisor.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> We contact you<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If we find an opportunity that could be a good fit, we will get in touch to explain the proposed internship and the next steps.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> We <\/b><b>formalise<\/b><b> the internship<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Before you start, we take care of the necessary administrative arrangements to formalise the internship.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> You start your internship<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Internships usually involve a total of <strong>150\u2013180 hours<\/strong> and are mainly carried out on site, although some projects may allow part of the work to be done remotely.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_7 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_8 et_pb_column et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_2_5 et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\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\/2026\/08\/professor-alumno-spin-1.webp\" width=\"1200\" height=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/professor-alumno-spin-1.webp 1200w, https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/professor-alumno-spin-1-980x547.webp 980w, https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/professor-alumno-spin-1-480x268.webp 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1200px, 100vw\" class=\"wp-image-551\" \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_9 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_3_5 et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_7 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Already have a supervisor?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>SPIN can also help if you have already found someone to supervise your internship.<\/p>\n<p>If you have already contacted a researcher at the DFT, IFT or CIAFF and discussed the possibility of doing an internship with them, let us know 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_3_wrapper\"><a class=\"et_pb_button_3 et_pb_button et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\" href=\"mailto:practicas.ift@ift.csic.es\">I already have a supervisor<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_8 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_10 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_8 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\">Do I need to find my own supervisor?<\/h4><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>No. SPIN will normally look for a researcher whose project is a good match for your academic background and interests. If you already have a potential supervisor at the DFT, IFT or CIAFF, let us know when you contact us.<\/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\">Can I apply if I am not studying Physics?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>Priority is given to students in Physics and Physics and Mathematics. Applications from students in Mathematics and other related degree programmes may also be considered, depending on their academic background and the projects available.<\/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\">I study at another university. Can I still apply?\u000b<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>Yes. Applications from students at other Spanish or international universities can also be considered. Each case is assessed individually, as the administrative arrangements may depend on your home university.<\/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\">Can I do a SPIN internship as part of the Master\u2019s Degree in Theoretical Physics?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>For students enrolled in the UAM Master\u2019s Degree in Theoretical Physics, SPIN internships are only available to students studying part-time and are separate from and independent of the Master\u2019s Thesis (TFM).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_4 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Are the internships paid?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>Internships are usually unpaid, although there may be some exceptions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_5 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Can I do the internship entirely remotely?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>This is not the usual format. SPIN internships are designed primarily as an on-site research experience, although some projects may allow part of the work to be carried out remotely.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_6 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Can I choose between the DFT, IFT and CIAFF?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>The placement will mainly depend on the project and supervisor we are able to find for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_7 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_flex_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Are summer internships available?<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content et_flex_module\"><p>Get in touch with us and we\u2019ll let you know what options may be available.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_9 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_11 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_2 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-52","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/52","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=52"}],"version-history":[{"count":55,"href":"https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/52\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":639,"href":"https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/52\/revisions\/639"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/projects.ift.uam-csic.es\/SPIN_Internship\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}