Eren Kartal

For my internship, I spent six months in Türkiye, where I worked on a range of civil engineering projects for the Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. This international experience helped me grow both technically and personally. Thanks to the support of the KIVI Study and Travel Fund, I was able to make the most of this valuable opportunity.

Christian Berg

Supported by the KIVI Study and Travel Fund, Christian moved to Mainz, Germany, for his master's research. Between cutting-edge spintronics research, cultural experiences, and improving his German, he gained insights and skills that extended far beyond the laboratory.

Florian Cox

For his internship, Florian, a TU/e Mechanical Engineering master's student travelled to EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland. There, he contributed to the development of advanced microscopy instrumentation while gaining valuable experience in precision engineering, opto-mechatronics, and international research.

Fenna Kiewiet de Jonge

As part of his Master's in Applied Mathematics at TU Delft, Fenna spent six months at MIT in Boston researching how neural networks can accelerate complex mathematical computations. Along the way, he discovered that some of the most valuable lessons came from stepping outside his comfort zone.

Max Moonen

During the first week of his graduation project in Ghana, Max experienced the realities of daily life, from limited infrastructure to the warmth and generosity of the local community. While working on a sustainable business model for Vitara’s tree nurseries, he gained valuable insights into the challenges people face and the resilience, kindness and strong sense of community that characterize life in Ghana.

Meike van der Brugge

How can design help young people take the first step towards better mental well-being? Meike van der Brugge shares how her graduation project in Curaçao grew into a community-driven initiative that combines movement with mental health awareness.

SV Motus

"What does innovation look like beyond the classroom? During a study trip to Hamburg, SV Motus visited leading companies and explored how mechatronics and automation are applied in practice."

Loek Vlooswijk

During my 3-month stay in Seville, I'm diving into the modelling and optimization of energy hubs. I will investigate how different hub compositions affect resource planning, and how to divide affiliated costs and profits fairly. 

Melissa Ling

During a two-month internship at the prestigious Ruijin Hospital in Shanghai, this student gained valuable experience in vascular surgery. In addition to learning about advanced treatment techniques, the internship provided a unique opportunity to experience the Chinese healthcare system, immerse in a different culture, and develop in an international medical environment.

S.G. 'William Froude'

During the Grand Journey 2025, MSc Marine Technology students from TU Delft travelled to South Korea, Singapore and Indonesia. The study trip offered a unique opportunity to experience the global maritime industry firsthand, engage with different cultures, and build valuable international connections in preparation for a career in shipping.

W.T.S. Ideefiks

"W.T.S. Ideefiks is the study association for students of the Master's programme Philosophy of Science, Technology and Society at the University of Twente. The association brings together students through educational, social and international activities, encouraging them to explore the role of technology in society. "

Julian Manrho

"How do you study the impact of deep-sea mining on vulnerable ecosystems? Julian Manrho shares his research adventure in the Swedish fjords, where engineering, ecology and international collaboration came together."

Vera Dubbink

"From the Netherlands to northern Ghana: for her graduation project, she worked on a sustainable tree nursery for women farmers. In a challenging environment, her design proved to be far more complex than expected."

Roland Assies

"From Zurich to Ghana: my journey took me from Europe to West Africa, where I researched urban mobility and the trade-offs people make between travel time, cost and different modes of transport."

D.B.S.G. Stylos Barcelona

"The week was filled with a wide range of activities. We enjoyed a guided tour of a neighbourhood theatre led by its architect and visited leading architecture and design firms that play a key role in contemporary Spanish architecture."

Sten Horsten

"This internship has not only provided me with valuable experience that I will take into my future career, but also strengthened my ambition to further develop the applications of photonic chips."

TUd Civil

''This experience has taught us an awful lot: about working together in a different culture, dealing flexibly with uncertainty and creating sustainable solutions for coastal protection.''

Britt Sticker

''Thanks to the KIVI scholarship, I had the unique opportunity to spend five and a half months doing research at Harvard Medical School in Boston. There, I worked on developments within fluorescence-guided surgery that are promising for the future of oncological surgery.''

D.B.S.G. Stylos Japan

''Our trip began in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, where we immediately experienced culture shock. In Tokyo, we toured the Ginza district, known for its iconic facades and metabolist architecture. ''

Stan de Peffer

''This internship taught me how to work efficiently in a small-scale German company. It is a lot of switching between the English language and the German language, but I have made this my own. Unfortunately, I was not able to apply PdM as I had so hoped, but I was able to make very valuable recommendations on how my internship company can build a better test system that does simulate the same wear and tear as occurs in reality.''

Michou Weimar

"This internship was a great convergence of my double major in animal science and bioinformatics. My goal is to apply data science and genomics to better protect animals in the future. This internship taught me a lot about this."

Sverre Tveitan

"From the Netherlands to Montreal: How an international experience changed my perspective on sustainability."

Lily-Anne Kalderen

''My project focused on measuring differences in blood oxygen saturation by using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS). This method looks at how the absorption of oxygenated and deoxygenated haemoglobin changes during exercise to determine changes in blood oxygen saturation.''

Sophia Vo

"Technology you learn in books. But in Japan, I learned how technology meets art, culture, tradition and daily life. This experience broadened my outlook and enriched my life . It all started with a step outside my comfort zone."

Hildegard Regnerij

"Tsinghua University is the best university in Asia and is located in China's capital Beijing.

It is very fascinating how this university, the professors and the students encourage each other to do pioneering research in the field of science."

D.B.S.G . Stylos Barcelona

''The week was filled with a wide range of activities. We were given a tour of a neighbourhood theatre, provided by the architect himself, and visited leading design and architecture firms that play an important role in contemporary Spanish architecture. ''

Mirjam Davidse

"My internship was multifaceted and thus gave me many great experiences, both clinical and technical. In addition, it was enriching to be able to do this abroad, as it allowed me to discover a new culture. This applies to the hospital as well as on the island itself. "

Pim van Beeck

"This period of 6 months at the Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon was an unforgettable experience which enabled me to be more independent, experience a totally different culture, build an international network and have a general amazing time. I want to express my genuine gratitude to the organisation of the Study and Travel Fund Foundation for supporting me and making me a better engineer."

Meriç Kessaf

Meriç Kessaf, former scholarship recipient, is working with her Architectural Recovery Team to rebuild earthquake zones in Turkey and make robust, earthquake-resistant housing available. Three team members, including Meriç, visited Hatay in early November 2023, with financial support from KIVI. This field trip was crucial for the development of the project.

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