International Study Project (ISP) 2025

The International Study Project (ISP) is an exciting study event where members of TeMa travel to a European city to explore its culture, visit companies, and learn about their operations outside of the Netherlands. This year, we will travel to Vienna!

The ISP will take place from Sunday, April 13th, until Sunday, April 20th, during the first week of period 2.2. Throughout the trip, we will visit various companies, including:

  • MSC: A leading global shipping company with a strong presence in Vienna.
  • Wienerberger: A key player in building materials and sustainable construction solutions.
  • DHL: One of the world's largest logistics and supply chain service providers.
  • The Dutch Embassy: The Dutch Embassy in Austria plays a crucial role in fostering diplomatic relations and economic collaboration between the Netherlands and Austria.

Theme: Connecting the Past and Future: Strategies for Resilient and Efficient Operations in Vienna

Throughout the trip, we will focus on the following subthemes:

1. Digitalisation and Innovation in Supply Chain Management
2. Resilience and Risk Management
3. Sustainable Supply Chain

Back at home, you will work on an assignment related to the companies we visit. You will collaborate in a group of three and present your findings to the rest of the participants.

However, ISP is not just about learning – it’s also about having fun! We will explore Vienna’s nightlife and culture, and you will also have free time to discover the city at your own pace.

Participation and Selection Process

A total of 30 people will participate in the ISP, including the ISP Committee, the Board of 2024-2025, 18 other students, and one lecturer. This means that there are only 18 spots available!

The participation fee is €250 (Note: the first half of the fee will be debited in March). This includes:

  • Accommodation in a hostel
  • Transportation to Vienna, company visits, and free public transport within the city
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner (2x)
  • Pub crawl
  • Exciting (secret) extras
  • New friends for life!

To join the ISP, you will need to submit a motivation letter via the provided webpage.

Selection will be based on your motivation letter, in which you must indicate:

  • The subtheme you are most interested in
  • Three learning objectives:
    • One personal learning objective (e.g., developing leadership skills).
    • One knowledge-related learning objective (e.g., understanding how companies in Vienna integrate sustainability into their operations).
    • One additional learning objective of your choice.

These learning objectives will be taken into account in the selection process.

Application deadline: Sunday, March 9th, 23:59. Selection results: Before March 13th.

If selected, please keep the evening of Monday, March 17th, free for our introduction meeting and training at 6 PM. Additionally, on May 15th, we will have a closing session in the afternoon. Attendance is mandatory!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact: Sam Koster (0630056135, internalrelations@temagroningen.nl) or Joëlle Smit (0626326239, studyproject@temagroningen.nl)

We look forward to your applications and an unforgettable experience in Vienna!