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The AI MAINZ offers Erasmus+ internships for students of architecture and related disciplines who are interested in topics such as:
• Cultural heritage documentation
• Conservation and adaptive reuse
• Digital 3D reconstruction of architecture
• BIM applications in historical contexts
Internship participants will work within an interdisciplinary team and gain hands-on experience with innovative tools and platforms for 3D modeling, digital documentation, visualization, and planning in the built heritage environment.
Key Benefits
• Work on real-world, funded heritage and architecture projects
• Integration in research projects and educational courses, such as Digital Building Survey
• Eligible for 6-month IARP (Polish Chamber of Architects) acceptance of professional internship
• Up to 3.000 € AI MAINZ financial support per internship
• Up to 3.000 € Erasmus+ funding per internship
Application process
• Upload of one page Motivation Letter, your CV and Portfolio as a PDF (naming convention: Surname_Name.pdf) until November 10th 2025 under the following: https://seafile.rlp.net/u/d/f3071afe69c94af29ef5/.
• Nominated students have to enroll as incoming students at the Hochschule Mainz **until November 15th 2025** via [online registration](https://www.service4mobility.com/europe/BewerbungServlet?sprache=en&identifier=MAINZ08&kz_bew_art=IN&kz_bew_pers=S&aust_prog=ALL). The enrollment cost for the academic year is ca. 350,00 €. In this case a room in the dormitory can be offered (ca. 350,00 €/month). The enrollment costs include a ticket for transport in the Rhein-Main-Region (bus, tram and train) for six months.
• For the EU funding students must apply through the ERASMUS+ Internship program at their home university. All funding and insurance matters are handled in cooperation with the university’s Erasmus or international office.
Requirements
• For non-EU students: a valid visa is required for the full internship duration
• Good working knowledge of 3D modeling software such as Blender and/or Rhino
• Familiarity with BIM tools, especially Graphisoft Archicad
• Good command of English (required); German is a plus but not mandatory
• Applicants must submit a CV and a portfolio showcasing relevant skills and experience