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.

One of the main projects in 2025/26 will be the international research project Heritage Building Information Modeling (HBIM) as a documentation, planning and monitoring method for the elimination of harmful environmental influences using the example of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Worms Synagogue

Key Benefits

• Work on real-world, funded heritage and architecture projects • Integration in research projects and educational courses, such as Digital Building Survey (6 ECTS) • 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 April 28th 2025 under the following link.

• Nominated students have to enroll as incoming students at the Hochschule Mainz until May 15th 2025 via online registration. 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