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mu-zero Thesis Candidate Application

Become a part of mu-zero Hyperloop e.V. and change the future of mobility!

Who are we?

We are an international student organisation based in Karlsruhe and Stuttgart. We work on researching and developing hyperloop technology, building cutting-edge prototypes, and presenting them at international trade fairs and competitions. We believe in the power of working together as a team to shape a more sustainable future for mobility and are driven by the conviction that every technical innovation needs social acceptance and sustainable business models to improve the lives of many people.

What are speculative applications?

The speculative process allows you to apply with your own topic ideas regarding your thesis. Once you submit your application, a team member will review your idea. If we are able to support it, we will be in contact with you. It would be preferable for you to have a supporting institute and professor in mind.
Please note, planning for your thesis can take up to 3-5 months.

Application Timeline.

Week 0: Application submission.
Week 2: Application feedback.
Week 4: Introductory meeting.
Week 6: Second meeting with cooperating institute.
Week 8: Final response.
Week 10: Finalising candidate's integration into the organisation and overall thesis timeline.
Week 14: Final submission of documents by students, followed by confirmation of professor and institute.

Thesis Timeline.

1. Meeting at the office: Welcome to mu-zero!
2. Completing first half of thesis.
3. Interim presentation at division team meeting.
4. Completing second half of thesis.
5. Final presentation to division meeting or whole team meeting.
6. Submission of final document.

Application Questions:

Note: In the follow application, you will require a CV, thesis proposal, and an exposé. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Additionally, feel free to submit your answers in English or German.

Name:

Email:

Phone number:

Course of studies:

Please give us a summary of your topic.

Please upload your exposé.

Please upload your CV.

What can you contribute to mu-zero, and what are your expectations?

Is there anything else you'd like to tell us?

How did you hear about us?

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