Traineeship

Solving complex societal challenges requires a creative, multi-disciplinary method. To serve this purpose, we developed SCREAM; an approach that fosters creativity and research within the agile SCRUM structure. This standard structure is designed around the key processes: Research, Translate and Create. With SCREAM we re-designed the workflow by adding three aspects to support the design process:

• Ideation and planning sessions at the start of the process trigger a team’s creativity (Create).;
• The Design Method Toolkit allows teams to quickly choose effective research methods for design processes (Research).;
• A session halfway through the design process helps teams learn from their own work and define the next steps or reframe goals and questions (Translate).

In addition to the programme, you will participate in multidisciplinary workshops and masterclasses such as learning how to actively develop and test prototypes, or learning about different design methods, including speculative design, life-centered design, and much more.

In 20 weeks, your team will generate the following outputs:

• A working concept or a prototype.;
• Digital documentation and a two-minute video to share the project, concept, context, and process.;
• A presentation sharing the insights and results during the Digital Society School Showcase at the end of the semester.
• Sharing of insights and results via publications on the Digital Society School website and other relevant channels.

This page outlines the steps for completing your application to the Digital Transformation Intensive Programme. DTIP has a selective admission process. Selective admissions aim to ensure an optimal match between diverse educational and professional backgrounds in each traineeship group. Additionally, we are highly committed to promoting equality of opportunity, merit and a proper representation of diversity around the world. 

If you are not a citizen of the Schengen area, we request you apply at least 6 months in advance. This is due to the length of the Visa process. If you apply at a later date, we cannot guarantee your application can be processed in time. 

Application deadline Fall Semester 2023:

Schengen area citizens: 28 May 2023
Non-Schengen area citizens: 28 April 2023

Please note: To be eligible for student housing, you must apply on the first week of May.

Our programme is a full-time commitment. Please note that trainees cannot be employed by a third party for the complete duration of the programme. Extraordinary cases may be discussed during the interview process. 

Aspiring trainees will be considered for admission when they fulfil the following characteristics: 

Schengen area citizens: Bachelor’s degree
Non-Schengen area citizens: Master’s degree* 

B2 English level or equivalent. Recommended: IELTS Speaking/Listening 7 or higher

Preferred: Two years of work experience 

Educational and/or professional backgrounds preferably (but not exclusively) in the areas of Digital Design, Computer Science, Game Design, Data Science, MBA, Creative Industries, Humanities, UX/UI and Social Sciences.  

Competencies:  

• You are a critical and independent learner;
• Digital documentation and a two-minute video to share the project, concept, context, and process.;
• You have knowledge and insights about the latest pressing social challenges or technological advancements.
• You can design, perform, analyse and report both in writing and orally on complex topics.
• You are willing to challenge your perceptions of the current growth-driven and technology-centred society.
• You are open-minded and collaborative, and you have an adaptable mindset.

If you do not meet all the admission requirements but believe you have enough demonstrable skills and competencies, we encourage you to continue your application process. 

*We offer a very limited number of openings for participants with a Bachelor’s degree completed no more than two years before the start of the programme. 

Fill in the application form through the button below.  You will need to answer a few questions regarding your motivation for joining the programme, and you will be asked to provide a CV or a portfolio.  

Once your application is reviewed, you may receive an invitation for an interview. If the interview is successful, you will be invited to join the programme. When you accept the invitation, we will guide you through the next steps necessary to begin with the programme.

The tuition fee to participate in the Digital Transformation Intensive Programme in the Fall of 2023 is €3,500. There’s a possibility to pay in instalments. This fee applies to Schengen area citizens* as well as non-Schengen citizens with a Masters’ degree.     

* Please note that having a residence permit for another Schengen member state does not necessarily mean that you are allowed to work outside of that country.

All of our trainees receive a  monthly allowance of €400 for the duration of five months.

We cover the travel costs up to €100 per month.