Internships

One day of internship = 7 hours (35 hours/week)

Duration of the internship = number of days x 7 hours => this is the number of hours that must be specified in the agreement

Examples:

For a 3-month continuous, full-time internship between January and March:

January: 7 hours x 22 days = 154 hours

February: 7 hours x 20 days = 140 hours

March: 7 hours x 21 days = 147 hours

That's a total of 441 hours => there is a bonus of €4.35 net per hour.

For a 2-month continuous internship between January and February, for example:

January: 7 hours x 22 days = 154 hours

February: 7 hours x 20 days = 140 hours

Total: 294 hours => no mandatory bonus

For a discontinuous internship:

2 days of 7 hours/week between January and June = 364 hours (or 52 days) worked at the facility => compensation of €4.35/hour.

Regulatory texts:

https://code.travail.gouv.fr/fiche-service-public/gratification-minimale-dun-stagiaire-etudiant-ou-eleve-dans-une-entreprise

• Mandatory internship: this is an ECTS-credited internship that counts towards your year/degree. It is specified in the program outline.
• Optional internship: this is an internship that does not award ECTS credits and does not count towards the year/degree. It must be completed outside of term time and exam periods (e.g., during school holidays).

Scholarships are available to help you finance your mobility costs.
You must contact the SceM International Relations representative in advance of your project:
Souhila Slim
Building 8B – office 272
04 79 75 86 09 – ri.scem@univ-smb.fr

How can I get a scholarship for an internship abroad?

• The internship must be mandatory; it allows students to earn credits.
• The internship stipend must not exceed €623.70 net/month and €733.70 net/month for students receiving CROUS scholarships.
• Only one scholarship awarded: regional scholarship or Erasmus+ scholarship
• No funding if the student's accommodation during the internship is in France for internships in Switzerland.
• No additional funding will be provided if the internship is extended beyond the initially planned duration.
• The scholarship application must be submitted one month before the start of the internship.

More information on the USMB website: https://www.univ-smb.fr/international/partir-a-letranger/mobilite-de-stage/

The SIREN number (for "business directory identification system") is the unique identification number for each business. This number is used to identify each business to government agencies. It also exists for associations and public entities. It consists of 9 digits.

The SIRET number (for "système d'identification du répertoire des établissements," or "business registry identification system") identifies each establishment that makes up a company. There are therefore as many SIRET numbers as there are establishments in the company. It consists of 14 digits: the 9 digits of the SIREN number + the 5 digits of the NIC (internal classification number specific to each establishment).

The NAF or APE code identifies the main business activity of the organization. It consists of 5 characters (4 digits and one letter).

Example: University of Savoie Mont Blanc

SIREN number: 197308588

SIRET number: 19730858800015

NAF or APE code: 8542Z – Higher education

How can I find this information?

Ask your company mentor or the signatory of the host organization for this information.

More information: https://entreprendre.service-public.fr/vosdroits/F31190

The internship cannot begin until the agreement has been signed by all signatories.

Who signs the agreement:

• the intern (or their legal representative if they are a minor);
• the representative of the host organization (director, president, HR manager, etc.);
• the representative of the educational institution in which the intern is enrolled (director of the UFR Sciences et Montagne);
• the internship supervisor at the host organization;
• the teacher-advisor within the educational institution.

There are two validations in pStage:

• Academic approval: this is carried out by the head of your academic year, who checks the conditions of the internship and their consistency with the academic program. The supervising teacher may ask you for further details or modifications to the agreement.
• Administrative validation: this is carried out by the Internship Office when it receives a copy of the agreement that has been fully signed and is in compliance.
  Both validations must be completed before the start of the internship.

Extending an internship is entirely possible, subject to the conditions set out below and the signing of an addendum to the initial agreement indicating the new internship dates and duration:

• the extension is provided for in the training organization's model or regulatory documents (for mandatory internships);
• the teacher-advisor agrees;
• the total duration of the extended internship does not exceed 924 hours of internship per academic year in the same host organization;
• The extended internship must be completed before the date of the jury (for mandatory internships) or before the end of the academic year as determined by the institution (for non-mandatory internships).

To extend the internship, an amendment must be created that follows the same approval process as the agreement.

At the end of the internship, a certificate of completion is issued by the host organization to all pupils and students. This certificate states the total duration of the internship and the total amount of any remuneration paid to the intern, if applicable.

The internship certificate is the document that will serve as proof that you have completed your internship. It will be sent to you along with the internship agreement.

You may be asked for this when registering for training courses, applying for a job, etc.

Don't forget to have your internship certificate completed and signed by your host organization at the end of your internship.

And keep it safe!

Send a copy of your certificate by email to the Internship Office.

Guide to student internships in France and abroad

Student internship guide: practical information

Education Code. Chapter IV: Internships and periods of training in the workplace

Guide to gap years for students in France and abroad

How does hyphenation work?

Hyphenation: FAQ

Practical information sheet: "Can students take a gap year during their studies?"

Ameli: terms and conditions for hiring an intern