The EPFL Life Sciences Summer Research Program in Switzerland 2026

Details For The EPFL Life Sciences Summer Research Program in Switzerland 2026:

A fully compensated 8-week internship in Switzerland is offered to outstanding undergraduate and graduate students worldwide through the EPFL Life Sciences Summer Research Program (SRP) 2026.

The program, hosted by École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), offers practical research experience in various biological sciences with the mentorship of seasoned educators. Between July 3 and August 27, 2026, research projects, workshops, and cultural exchange events will take place without requiring an IELTS score or application fee.

More Details:

• Degree: Bachelor & Masters
• Provided by: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
• Funding Type: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 15 November 2025
• Location: Switzerland

Eligibility Criteria:

• We accept students of all countries.
• The courses must be in biology, chemistry, bioengineering, biophysics, bioinformatics, or quantitative biology.
• The student must have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies or the first year of a master’s program by the time the program begins.
• Additionally, applicants can have just graduated with a bachelor’s degree (within the last 12 months).
• a strong foundation in life sciences principles, including biotechnology and cell biology.

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Advantage:

• Monthly stipend: CHF 1,700
• EPFL provides housing at no cost.
• Round-trip travel expenses are covered to and from Geneva.

Documents Needed:

• CVs are one to two pages long.
• Letter of Motivation: up to 750 words.
• Lab Preferences: a brief description of each of the three labs (2–3 sentences each).
• Academic record or official grade report.
• There are two recommendation letters.

Procedure for Applications:

• Go to the official EPFL SRP website.
• Pay close attention to the eligibility and frequently asked questions.
• Get the necessary paperwork ready (motivation letter, resume, transcript, etc.).
• The online application must be finished by November 15, 2025.
• Send it in and save the confirmation.
• Await the outcomes of the selection process; those who are accepted will be part of the Lausanne summer cohort of 2026.

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