The EPFL Summer Research Program in Switzerland 2026 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
About EPFL Summer Research Program in Switzerland
Opportunity Details
They offer international bachelor/1st year master’s Life Science students eight weeks of lab-immersion during the summer. Join one of their research groups and experience what it means to be part of the thriving science community in Switzerland. Open to students in biology, biophysics, chemistry, bioengineering, bioinformatics, quantitative biology and related fields.
- Sponsor Organisation: EPFL
Benefits of EPFL Summer Research Program in Switzerland
- The EPFL research program offers each participant a stipend of CHF 3,600 for the two-month duration, including housing and general living expenses.
- The program provides mentoring by experienced faculty and scientific staff at EPFL.
- Housing arrangements are organised and funded in advance through the stipends. Participants are accommodated together, either in Lausanne or potentially in Geneva, depending on their assigned lab.
- Moreover, participants will get accommodation with either single or double rooms or share communal kitchen and bathroom facilities with fellow SRP participants.
- Similarly, the majority of travel expenses to and from Switzerland are also covered by the program. For overseas flights, reimbursement is provided up to CHF 1,000, and for shorter distances, up to CHF 500 is reimbursed.
- Engaging workshops on both science-related and personal development topics are conducted on Friday afternoons. Hence, contributing to holistic growth.
- Being part of EPFL’s international community allows participants to engage in a collaborative and innovative scientific environment.
EPFL Summer Research Program in Switzerland Requirements
- The EPFL Life Sciences Summer Research Program is open to international undergraduate and first-year master’s students.
- All applicants must be currently enrolled in a university, pursuing studies in biology, bio-physics, chemistry, bio-engineering, bio-informatics, quantitative biology, genetics courses, or other programs related to life sciences.
- Moreover, students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.75/4.0 or higher.
- To be eligible for the EPFL summer research program, applicants must have completed at least two years of undergraduate coursework up to the first year of a master’s degree before the commencement of the program.
- Similarly, they should demonstrate a keen interest in building a career in life sciences.
- All applicants need to submit their applications exclusively through the online application system. No other formats will be accepted.
Application Date and Process
- Want to know to apply for the EPFL Summer Research Program for international students?
- The application process for the EPFL School of Life Sciences Summer Research Program is entirely online.
- Click on the ‘apply now’ button to apply. This will redirect you to the official application portal for the 2026 SRP.
- Ensure all necessary documents are ready before starting the application.
- Once started, the application must be completed in a single session, as there is no option to save progress and return later.
- Carefully fill out the application form, ensuring you meet all the necessary requirements and eligibility criteria.
- Approximately six weeks after the deadline, all applicants will receive an email notifying them of the outcome of their application.
Application Deadline
15 November, 2025
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