M2 S4 internship

The individual M2 internship lasts approximately 5 to 6 months and must be carried out, depending on the course concerned, in a research laboratory or a non-academic organization. It allows students to gain in-depth professional experience in the field of biodiversity, evolution, or ecology. It can be carried out in a local, national, or international organization, on a topic approved by the teaching team so as to fit in with the specific objectives of the program followed by the student.

Assessment: The internship is assessed during a public defense before a jury, during which the content of the thesis and the quality of the responses to the jury's questions are evaluated. The student's behavior and enthusiasm during the internship are assessed by the internship supervisor.

- Gain in-depth professional experience in a research organization or non-academic sector related to the topics covered in the program;

- Gain independence and the ability to work in a team;

- Acquire new theoretical and practical skills, and know how to apply them in the context of a specific project;

- Know how to critically interpret research results and draw relevant conclusions from them; 

- Be able to present results in writing (report) and orally (internship defense);

- Prepare for life after your master's degree.

Theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during semester S3 of the course taken by the student.

Oral defense