Training
Post-graduation Advanced Training
INESC MN provides advanced training to graduate students and researchers at Master, PhD and Post-Doctoral levels, acting as a bridge between the Technical Engineering School (IST, ULisboa) and Industrial Partners worldwide.
Undergraduate Programs
• Instituto Superior Técnico classes Support: Spintronics (Lab sessions), Microfluidica, Física e Tecnologia dos Materiais Magnéticos (Lab sessions), Tecnologias a Plasma para Processamento de Materiais (Lab sessions), Técnicas de Micro e Nanofabricação (Clean Room sessions), Laboratório de Física Experimental Avançada (Lab sessions), Introdução à Investigação em Eng.Electr. e Computadores, PIC 2 – Projecto Integrador de 2º Ciclo, PIC 1 – Projecto Integrador de 1º Ciclo.
• Summer Internships: for students to gain direct practical experience with INESC MN’s work. Students must be enrolled in undergraduate, graduate or PhD programs. Please go to “Jobs and Opportunities” page, for the complete list of internship projects and application instructions.
• Program “Ciência Viva no Laboratório”: summer internships for high school students (June to September). Please refer to Ciência Viva webpage for further information.
Professional
Training
Please follow INESC MN on our digital platforms for training opportunities or contact us for customized training topics.
Collaborations and Networking
• Erasmus+ is the EU’s programme to support education, training, youth and sport in Europe. INESC MN hosts undergraduate students from EU Universities.
Duration: 3 months
• IASTE Exchange program (International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience) gives university students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a culture that is different from their own and to do professional internships all over the world with significant added value for their careers.
Duration: 3 months
Sponsorship Programme
Industrial partners invitation to support early-stage talent
INESC MN is expanding its training mission to prepare the next generation of engineers and technicians in the technologies that underpin Europe’s semiconductor, sensor technologies, photonics and advanced manufacturing industries. We train students early — at Bachelor and Master levels — ensuring they acquire practical, fabrication‑ready skills before entering the workforce.
By partnering with INESC MN, companies help shape and accelerate the development of young talent who will soon join their teams.
More information: here
Sponsorpship inquires: talent.sponsorship@inesc-mn.pt
Testimonials

Sofia Abrunhosa
Research Engineer at C2N/CNRS (Palaiseau, France)
September 2024

Verónica Martins
R&D Manager, 2M Pharma
September 2024

Ricardo Cabeça
Centro Tecnologia e Inovação (CTI) team INESC MN
“My journey at INESC MN began with a summer internship during my undergraduate studies and culminated in completing my PhD on DNA biosensors. At INESC MN, I discovered a supportive scientific community and an interdisciplinary hub that seamlessly blends science, technology and innovation, offering a unique balance of autonomy for experimentation and exceptional guidance from senior group leaders. Reflecting on my transition to an industry oriented career, I deeply value the problem-solving skills, creativity and work ethic honed during my years at INESC MN.”