EPFL Summer Research Programme 2027 in Switzerland (Fully Funded)

Opportunities Radar; Lausanne; Hybrid; CHF 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded

CHF 3,600 stipend

Travel reimbursement CHF 1,000

Travel reimbursement CHF 500

Symposium presentation opportunity

Job summary

EPFL Summer Research Programme 2027 in Lausanne, Switzerland offers international students a fully funded eight‑week research stay with supervision from EPFL researchers and faculty.

Eligible applicants are bachelor students or first‑year master’s students in biology, biophysics, chemistry, bioengineering, bioinformatics, quantitative biology, genetics, medical sciences, or related life sciences; dates July 5–August 27, 2027; no application fee and no IELTS requirement; stipend CHF 3,600; travel

Qualifications

• Open to international students currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or first-year master’s degree.
• Candidates should pursue studies in life sciences or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Engage in an eight-week hands-on research project under EPFL supervision.
• Participate in personal development workshops, social activities, and seminars.
• Present research findings at the closing symposium.

Skills

Excellent academic achievements

Interest in life sciences

Scientific curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree enrollment

Job description

For all international students pursuing degrees in the life sciences, what could be better than conducting research at one of Europe’s leading research institutes this summer, with all your expenses covered? Sounds amazing, right? Here is an exciting opportunity. Applications are now open for the EPFL Summer Research Programme 2027 in Switzerland.

A fully funded summer program for international students in Switzerland, offered by the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), invites applications from talented students enrolled in bachelor’s and first-year master’s degrees inbiology, biophysics, chemistry, bioengineering, bioinformatics, quantitative biology, genetics, medical sciences, or another related life sciences field.

The program offers students an eight-week research stay, providing hands‑on research experience under the supervision of EPFL researchers and faculty members. The summer research program will run from July 5 to August 27, 2027, at EPFL, an institute based in Lausanne, Switzerland. The program does not require an application fee. There is no IELTS requirement.

About EPFL Summer Research Programme 2027

It is one of the leading summer research programs for international students in Europe and offers students an exceptional opportunity to experience firsthand research in the School of Life Sciences at EPFL. The program aims to provide students with a practical laboratory experience and help them understand what a future research career looks like.

The summer program will bring 20-25 students from around the world to participate in the research program and take part in personal development workshops, social activities, and scientific seminars. The program concludes with a symposium where participants will present their research.

Overview:

• Host Institute: EPFL School of Life Sciences
• Open for: All Nationals
• Coverage: Fully Funded
• Duration: 8 Weeks
• Dates: July 5 – August 27, 2027
• Application Deadline: November 15th, 2026

You meet the following criteria to be eligible for the 2027 EPFL summer program:

• Open to students from around the world who are currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program
• Bachelor’s students must have completed 2 years of their degree program
• Master’s students must be in the first year of their degree program
• Completing their degree in biology, biophysics, chemistry, bioengineering, bioinformatics, quantitative biology, genetics, medical sciences, or another related life sciences field
• Have excellent academic achievements
• Interested in pursuing a career in the life sciences
• Must have a basic understanding of the life sciences
• No prior research experience required

Program Coverage

EPFL covers all the costs of participants related to the programme:

• A stipend of CHF 3,600
• Travel reimbursement of up to CHF 1,000 for overseas flights
• Travel reimbursement of up to CHF 500 for shorter-distance travel
• Eight weeks of laboratory research experience
• Mentorship and guidance from EPFL faculty
• Access to scientific seminars
• Social and cultural activities
• Present your work at the closing symposium