EPFL Summer Research Program in Switzerland 2026

📖 About EPFL Summer Research Program in Switzerland

The EPFL Summer Research Program offers international bachelor's and first-year master's Life Science students an opportunity to immerse themselves in lab research for eight weeks during the summer. Participants will join research groups and experience being part of Switzerland's thriving scientific community.

Fields of Study:

• Biology
• Biophysics
• Chemistry
• Bioengineering
• Bioinformatics
• Quantitative Biology
• Related fields

🎁 Benefits of EPFL Summer Research Program

Participants of the EPFL Summer Research Program will enjoy the following benefits:

• Stipend: CHF 3,600 for the two-month duration, covering housing and general living expenses.
• Mentoring: Guidance from experienced faculty and scientific staff at EPFL.
• Housing: Arranged and funded in advance. Participants will stay in Lausanne or Geneva, depending on their assigned lab.
  • Accommodation includes single or double rooms or shared communal kitchen and bathroom facilities.
• Travel Expenses:
  • Reimbursement up to CHF 1,000 for overseas flights.
  • Reimbursement up to CHF 500 for shorter distances.
• Workshops: Engaging sessions on science-related and personal development topics conducted on Friday afternoons.
• Community: Opportunity to be part of EPFL’s international, collaborative, and innovative scientific environment.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the EPFL Summer Research Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Be an international undergraduate or first-year master's student.
2. Be currently enrolled in a university, pursuing studies in:
   • Biology
   • Biophysics
   • Chemistry
   • Bioengineering
   • Bioinformatics
   • Quantitative Biology
   • Genetics or other life sciences-related programs.
3. Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.75/4.0 or higher.
4. Have completed at least two years of undergraduate coursework or be in the first year of a master's degree before the program starts.
5. Demonstrate a keen interest in building a career in life sciences.
6. Submit applications exclusively through the online application system.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline:

15 November 2025

Application Process:

• The application process is entirely online.
• Prepare all necessary documents before starting the application.
• Applications must be completed in one session (no option to save progress).
• Follow these steps:
  1. Click the ‘apply now’ button to access the official application portal.
  2. Fill out the application form carefully, ensuring all requirements and eligibility criteria are met.
  3. Submit the application.

Notification:

Approximately six weeks after the deadline, applicants will receive an email regarding the outcome of their application.

🌐 Scholarship Application Portal

For more details and to apply, visit the official EPFL Summer Research Program website:
EPFL Summer Research Program in Switzerland

Apply directly via the portal:
EPFL Summer Research Program Application

Take advantage of this fully funded opportunity to advance your career in life sciences and experience Switzerland's vibrant scientific community!

• 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.
• Participants will get accommodation with either single or double rooms or share communal kitchen and bathroom facilities with fellow SRP participants.
• 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, contributing to holistic growth.
• Being part of EPFL’s international community allows participants to engage in a collaborative and innovative scientific environment.