Competition for Academic Staff – Fully Funded Entrepreneurial Education Program at MIT

Black Sea International University Announces an Open Competition for a Fully Funded Entrepreneurial Education Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

The competition is open to IBSU academic staff in the fields of business and technology, as well as to any professional in these areas who may become affiliated academic staff at IBSU in the future.

Selected candidates will participate in MIT’s Frameworks for Disciplined Entrepreneurship program, gaining in-depth knowledge of the 24 Steps of Disciplined Entrepreneurship and 15 Startup Tactics Methodology. Participants will also be introduced to MIT’s Entrepreneurship Center, startup accelerators, and related programs.

The training will take place from January 12 to January 16, 2026. Selected candidates will have their program participation, travel, and accommodation costs fully covered.

To participate in the competition, candidates must submit the following documents in a folder (please label the folder with your full name) via the link: https://shorturl.at/48ZC8

Application documents (in English):

• Copy of passport

• CV

• Motivation letter

• Document proving English proficiency (B2/C1 level)

• Experience in the academic or educational field (preferred)

• Knowledge of and interest in developing the startup ecosystem

• Master’s degree

Candidates will be selected based on the submitted documents and an interview.

Application deadline: September 17, 2025 (Deadline is strict due to visa procedures).