DigiWind TUS Open Call Summer Internship
DigiWind TUS Open Call Summer Internship supports learners undertaking offshore renewable energy research and coursework to build expertise and technical skills for Europe's energy transition.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: March 1, 2027, 17:00 CET (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: €7,200 per recipient for 12 weeks; €86,400 total funding for up to 12 scholarships
Summary: Supports participation in a 12-week, in-person Leadership in Offshore Renewable Energy summer research internship at TUS Limerick, Ireland.
Key Information: Full in-person attendance is mandatory, and monthly stipend payments depend on physical attendance.
Description
The Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) runs this summer research internship through DigiWind: Digital Masters of Wind and Energy Systems, a European Commission-funded project. The programme supports learners completing the Leadership in Offshore Renewable Energy master's course in Limerick, Ireland. Successful completion of assignments, presentations, and participation requirements earns 10 ECTS at NFQ Level 9/EQF Level 7.
The internship explores the technological, environmental, economic, and strategic dimensions of offshore renewable energy. Topics include wind resource assessment, design and engineering, planning, environmental impacts, grid integration, operations and maintenance, energy storage, and Power-to-X. Participants develop an innovation-focused case study alongside guest lectures, site visits, and peer presentations. The programme aims to strengthen subject expertise, employability, and technical and scientific skills supporting Europe's energy transition.
