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Join Us!

How can I join?

There are 4 different ways to join Formula Electric Belgium:

Postgraduate

Postgraduates follow the postgraduate program and take on the biggest load of work. They work full time on the project and need to manage the part-timers too.

Part-Time

Besides postgraduates, the team also exists of part-timers who combine their study with the project. They work about 10-12 hours a week on tasks presented by the postgraduate members.

Thesis

Research is a big part of engineering. That’s why we offer some master theses that can be completed within the team.

Internship

Next to our thesis members, there is also a possibility to do your internship at our team. This can vary from working on a technical department like vehicle dynamics to a non technical department like marketing.

FAQ

How does the team work?

The team consists of seven different departments that all work together on one car. Based on your specific interest and expertise you can apply to one or multiple departments. Some more information about what every department does can be found by clicking the icons at the top of the page.

When does the project start?

After you got accepted to the team, you’ll get some literature to already get to know the stuff you’ll work on.

The project really starts on the 1st of August. Having retake exams or already having a vacation planned is an exception for this period.

Do I need to speak Dutch?

No, Formula Electric Belgium is an international team, consisting of people from several different nationalities. Some more information about the requirements for joining the team as an international student can be found here.

What does the recruitment timeline look like?

Postgraduate applications will happen in 2 rounds. Round 1 opens the 10th of February and closes the 14th of March. The second round opens the 18th of March and closes the 4th of April. During these periods you can send in your application in the forms.

Applications for Part-Timers will be alongside the second round of the postgraduate members opening the 18th of March and closing the 4th of April. During this period you can send in your application in the forms.

After sending in your application you will receive an invitation for a first interview to get to know each other. Next up, you will get an invitation for a technical interview.

After these two interviews a selection is made end by the end of April you will know if you are part of the team!

Applications for Thesis and Internship Members are open all year while there are still open spots.

Where can I find more information?

You are always welcome to send a message to any of team members in the “current team” page. There are also several info moments. More information about these events can be found here.