EPFL Summer Research Program – School of Life Sciences

The EPFL Summer Research Program is a fully funded, highly competitive 8-week research internship hosted by the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland. The program offers undergraduate and early master’s students hands-on experience in cutting-edge life sciences research, working directly within top-tier laboratories in one of Europe’s leading innovation hubs.

What’s Offered

• An 8-week immersive research internship at EPFL in Switzerland
• Placement in a world-class research laboratory working on real scientific projects
• A stipend of approximately CHF 3,600, partially covering living and housing costs
• Organized housing arrangements for the duration of the program
• Weekly workshops, seminars, and professional development sessions
• Opportunity to present research at a final scientific symposium
• Access to EPFL’s global research network and academic ecosystem

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to international students worldwide
• Must be:
  • Bachelor’s students (after completing at least 2 years), or
  • Early-stage Master’s students
• Must be enrolled in a degree program during the program period
• Fields include:
  • Biology
  • Biophysics
  • Bioengineering
  • Bioinformatics
  • Chemistry
  • Quantitative Biology and related disciplines
• Strong academic performance and interest in research (highly competitive selection)
• PhD students are not eligible

Program Structure

• Full-time lab immersion (~40 hours/week) working on active research projects
• Collaboration with research teams and faculty mentors
• Participation in workshops on scientific integrity, career development, and research skills
• Engagement in interdisciplinary scientific discussions
• Final presentation of research through a poster session at the closing symposium

Focus Area

• Life Sciences
• Biotechnology and Bioengineering
• Quantitative and Computational Biology
• Interdisciplinary Scientific Research

Deadline

• November 15, 2025 (23:59 CET)