Internship
As part of the Master’s Program “Ancient Texts and Modern Readings” offered by the Department of Philology at the University of Ioannina, students have the option to participate in an Internship. This optional activity offers them the chance to put into practice the theoretical and scientific knowledge gained throughout the program and to become familiar with potential professional environments related to their studies.
The Internship takes place in public services, legal entities governed by public law, local government organizations (both first and second level), private legal entities, and businesses, hereafter referred to as “host institutions.” It is carried out under the supervision of a faculty member of the program. The Internship may also be conducted in institutions abroad, provided that the supervision of the educational process can be ensured.
- An Internship Agreement is signed between the Higher Education Institution (HEI), the student, and the Host Institution. Successful completion of the Internship grants the student five (5) ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System), which are recorded in the Diploma Supplement. These credits are independent of the total ECTS credits required for the award of the Master’s Degree. The Diploma Supplement also includes information about the type of Internship (see Article 9), the Host Institution, and the duration of the placement.
Participation Requirements
- 1. Students enrolled in the Master’s Program “Ancient Texts and Modern Readings” of the Department of Philology at the University of Ioannina are eligible to apply for the Internship at any time during the first year of their studies.
- 2. Students are required to be physically present at the Host Institution during their Internship. The Practicum cannot be conducted remotely or through distance participation.
- 3. For ethical reasons, a postgraduate student may not undertake an Internship at a Host Institution that is owned by, or employs, any of their relatives.
Required Documents
For all types of Internship (see Article 9), interested postgraduate students are required to submit the following:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. A brief cover letter addressed to the Department of Philology, in which students explain their specific interests, the reasons for wishing to undertake the Internship, the criteria they will use to select a Host Institution if accepted, and any other relevant information.
3. A detailed transcript of courses and grades from both the first-cycle (undergraduate) and second-cycle (postgraduate) studies, up to the time of the Internship application.
Selection and Ranking Criteria
The selection and ranking criteria vary depending on the type of Internship chosen by the students (see Article 9).
In Case of a Tie: In the event of a tie during the evaluation, the following will be taken into account: the detailed transcript of first-cycle (undergraduate) and second-cycle (postgraduate) studies up to the time of the Internship application, the student’s Curriculum Vitae (CV), and the accompanying cover letter.
Types of Internship
(a) Outside the NSRF, in collaboration with the University of Ioannina through the Special Account for Research Funds (ELKE).
(b) Internship Abroad, through the Erasmus+ program.
(a) Internship Outside the NSRF: The Internship outside the NSRF, in collaboration with the University of Ioannina, lasts up to six (6) months and is conducted exclusively through funding from private-sector organizations via the Special Account for Research Funds (ELKE). The working hours cannot be less than 20 hours per week (part-time) or more than 40 hours per week (full-time). The employer of the postgraduate student and the party responsible for social security contributions is ELKE of the University of Ioannina. The Host Institution is required to register the student in the ERGANI System before the start of the Internship and after its completion (Ministerial Decision No. 40331/D1.13521, Government Gazette B’ 3520/19-09-2019, Article 1, §1.2).
(b) Internship Abroad through Erasmus+: Postgraduate students wishing to undertake the Internship abroad can be supported through the Erasmus+ program, provided they meet the relevant eligibility requirements. Applications are submitted as part of the institutional Erasmus+ call. For more information about the Internship abroad via Erasmus+, please visit http://erasmus.uoi.gr και https://philology.uoi.gr/spoydes/programma-erasmus/.
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