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Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) is currently accepting applications for its Summer Student Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this oportunity and apply for it.
Opportunity Details
A fully funded summer research program hosted by Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) in Dresden, Germany,designed for senior university students worldwide in natural sciences, life sciences, medicine, technology, and related fields.
Participants in the HZDR Summer Student Program will enjoy a range of benefits, including:
Free accommodation during the stay.
Daily grant of €36 for expenses.
Travel insurance and bus tickets provided.
Note: No funding for flights or visa costs.
Must be an enrolled senior student (PhD students not eligible).
Strong academic performance required (grades + recommendation letter).
Good English skills needed.
Students with prior contracts/stipends at HZDR within one year before July 2026 are not eligible.
Complete the Application Form
Provide personal details, study status, GPA, and university information.
Confirm you will be enrolled between July–September 2026.
Specify Availability
Indicate your intended stay (6–9 weeks).
Presence during the mandatory lecture period (27 July – 28 August 2026, weeks 31–35) is required.
Select Research Topics & Work Type
Rank your preferred research fields.
Choose whether you want experimental, theoretical, or both types of work.
Add Optional Details
Briefly describe your education, research interests, and special academic skills.
Submit Required Documents
CV (in English, PDF).
Academic records (in English or translated).
Student ID (image file).
Other relevant documents (optional).
Provide Recommendation Letter
A professor or senior scientist must submit a recommendation letter assessing your academic performance.
Submit Application
Application period: 24 November 2025 – 22 February 2026.
Notifications of acceptance/rejection: End of April 2026.
Apply for HZDR Summer Student Program 2026
