EPFL Summer Research Program

EPFL Summer Research Program 2027 offers international Bachelor’s and early Master’s students eight weeks of laboratory research experience in life sciences at EPFL in Switzerland. Selected participants receive a CHF 3,600 stipend, arranged housing and travel reimbursement support.

EPFL Summer Research Program 2027 in Switzerland – Funded Research Internship Quick Overview Host Organisation EPFL – École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne Host School EPFL School of Life Sciences Host Country Switzerland Location Lausanne, with some participating laboratories in Geneva Opportunity Type Funded Summer Research Internship Academic Level Bachelor’s and First-Year Master’s Fields Biology, Biophysics, Chemistry, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Quantitative Biology, Genetics, Medical Sciences and related Life Sciences Funding Status Funded Duration 8 weeks Programme Dates 5 July–27 August 2027 Number of Participants Approximately 20–25 Eligible Applicants Students worldwide meeting the academic and field requirements GPA Requirement Equivalent to 3.75/4.0 or higher, or top 5% of class Application Fee No application fee stated IELTS Requirement No IELTS or formal English certificate required Working Language English Applications Open Yes Applications Opened 5 October 2026 at 23:59 CET Results Before 20 December 2026 Detailed Description The EPFL School of Life Sciences Summer Research Program is an international research internship designed for talented students who want to explore a future career in life sciences.

Participants spend eight weeks working in one of EPFL’s participating research laboratories under the supervision of faculty members and scientific staff. Research areas span a wide range of modern life sciences, including bioengineering, neuroscience, microbiology, quantitative biology, biomaterials, computational biology, structural biology, immunology, molecular biology and related interdisciplinary fields. The programme combines laboratory research with scientific seminars, professional-development workshops, networking activities and social events.

Participants are expected to work approximately 40 hours per week on research-related activities and must remain on site for the full programme period from 5 July to 27 August 2027. The programme concludes with a symposium where participants present their research through a poster or presentation to members of the EPFL Life Sciences community. Some participating laboratories are based at EPFL’s extended campus in Geneva.

Students placed there remain housed in Lausanne and receive additional support for the extra travel involved.

Applicants may come from anywhere in the world. Applicants must currently be enrolled in a university degree programme.

Applicants must remain enrolled as students throughout the SRP programme. Applicants must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study before the programme begins. Eligible applicants may be studying up to the first year of a Master’s degree.

PhD students are not eligible. Applicants should be studying Biology, Biophysics, Chemistry, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Quantitative Biology, Genetics, Medical Sciences or another related life sciences field. Applicants must have a GPA equivalent to at least 3.75/4.0 or rank within approximately the top 5% of their class.

Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing a career in life sciences. Basic life sciences knowledge is essential. Previous laboratory experience is considered an advantage but is not mandatory.

Applicants must be available for the complete programme period from 5 July to 27 August 2027. Applicants with primarily veterinary/animal-science or…