2026 Russia JINR Winter Student Program

📖 About Russia JINR Winter Student Program

The START (ex-Summer Student Programme) is an onsite JINR student programme designed for students under 30 years old from all over the world. It is intended for those specializing in science, engineering, and IT, starting from their 4th year of undergraduate studies up to the 1st year of PhD.

The main goal of the program is to assist JINR laboratories in finding young, talented specialists for future employment at JINR.

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: October 14, 2025
• Application Deadline: October 30, 2025
• Category:
  • Undergraduate
  • Postgraduate
  • Masters
  • PhD
• Opportunity Location: Russia
• Sponsor Organisation: Joint Institute for Nuclear Research

🎁 Benefits of Russia JINR Winter Student Program

• Fully funded exchange program with no application fee.
• Coverage includes:
  • Tickets from your home country to Dubna and vice versa.
  • Visa costs and health insurance expenses (reimbursed by JINR).
  • Accommodation (paid by JINR).
  • Daily allowance: 2000 roubles per day.
• An incredible opportunity to visit Russia for free.

✅ Russia JINR Winter Student Program Requirements

• Open to students from all over the world.
• Eligible students:
  • Currently enrolled in the 4th year of their undergraduate degree.
  • Master’s degree students.
  • 1st year PhD students.
• Specialization in Science, Technology, and Engineering.
• Applicants must not have participated in the START program before.

📝 Application Date and Process

• The application process is online.
• Steps to apply:
  1. Visit the official website.
  2. Register on the official website.
  3. Ensure you meet the winter student requirements.
  4. Fill in the registration form carefully.
  5. Provide all the correct details.
  6. Attach all the required documents.
  7. Submit your application before the deadline.

📌 Application Deadline

30 October, 2025

🌐 Scholarship Application Portal

• View details of the Russia JINR Winter Student Program.
• Apply for the program here.

This program is a fantastic opportunity for students specializing in science, engineering, and IT to gain international experience and contribute to cutting-edge research at JINR. Don't miss the chance to apply!

• It is a fully funded exchange program and doesn’t require any application fee.
• It will cover tickets from your home country to Dubna and vice versa. Visa and health insurance expenses will also be reimbursed by JINR. Accommodation will also be paid by JINR. Moreover, participants will get a daily allowance of 2000 roubles per day.
• Participants will get reimbursement to cover tickets from their home country to Dubna and vice versa.
• Visa costs and insurance will also be covered.
• They will also get accommodation.
• Participants will get a daily allowance of 2000 Roubles per day.
• An amazing opportunity to visit Russia for free.