Join us
as a project student
Are you interested in carrying out a project on renewable energy, water or sustainable technology in one of our partner countries? On this page you'll find more information on how a Hummasol project works, what your ideal profile is and how to apply.
Still have questions? Visit one of our upcoming info sessions!
📍 Leuven – On March 10th 2026 at 19h30 in aula J. Van Der Eecken (Hogenheuvelcollege)
📍 Ghent – On March 11th 2026 at 19h30 in auditorium Oehoe (Campus Coupure)
📍 Antwerp – On March 18th 2026 at 19h30
How a Humasol project works
A project at Humasol starts with a Student Kick-off where the general operation of Humasol is discussed and how we achieve international solidarity. You will be assigned a team, project and coach and there will be a small team building activity to get to know each other better.
During the academic year, you will work on the project as a team with the help of a coach – an experienced Humasol member – who is only too happy to share practical experience and be your first point of contact. Your preparation starts with a thorough literature study and good partner contact in the first semester. This will be followed by an intermediary report and presentation. The design is then concretized and practical aspects are taken care of. Your preparation ends with the final report and final presentation in April. During the year we provide sessions where the project is worked on together and updates are requested. We also offer a certificate for completing Intercultural Management & Communication (IMC) sessions. If everything goes well, Humasol will give you approval to carry out your project on location.
The project requires at least eight weeks to complete to ensure a good finish. After your return, you will write an (internship) report and share your memorable experiences during the annual Humasol return event.
The desired profile
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You have a relevant background for the content of the projects:
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Technical education (civil/bio/industrial engineer)
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Economics and Business Administration
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You are a student (from the second bachelor's degree) or a motivated volunteer
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You are open to new cultures, languages and international solidarity
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You have strong motivation and international orientation
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You are interested in renewable energy, water supply and sustainable technology
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You want to gain practical experience
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You are free for an entire summer (minimum 8 weeks) to carry out the project on site
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You are present in Leuven, Ghent or Brussels during the academic year for the preparation of the project (not Erasmus)
Candidacy and interview process
Convince us that you are the perfect candidate! Apply by sending a complete and correctly composed application file to recruitinggent@humasol.be for students from Ghent, to recruitingleuven@humasol.be for students from Leuven or to recruitingantwerpen@humasol.be for students from Antwerpen. A complete application file contains the following three elements:
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A completed application form
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A detailed CV
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Your academic results
The deadline for submitting your application file is:
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April 3, 2026
You are applying for a project that will start in September 2026 and whose practical implementation will be carried out in the summer of 2027. An early application is necessary to start the project on time and to give sufficient time to our local partners to prepare the project. An initial selection will be made at the start of April on the basis of an application form and a CV. We will then have an exploratory interview with the selected candidates and you will work on a small case as a team. We normally inform all applicants of our decision a week later.
Please reserve April 6-8 for the job interviews and case day (both in Leuven, Ghent and Antwerp).
We warmly invite you to our info sessions!
📍 Leuven – On March 10th 2026 at 19h30 in Aula J. Van Der Eecken (Hogenheuvelcollege)
📍 Ghent – On March 11th 2026 at 19h30 in auditorium Oehoe (Campus Coupure)
📍Antwerp – On March 18th 2026 at 19h30
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