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EPFL School of Life Sciences Summer Research Program 2027

EPFL School of Life Sciences (SV)

An eight-week summer lab-immersion programme for international bachelor and first-year master students in life sciences at EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Award
CHF 3,600 stipend for the two-month period covering housing and living costs; travel reimbursement up to CHF 1,000 for overseas flights and CHF 500 for shorter distances; larger stipend for students in Geneva labs.
Who can apply
Open worldwide
Where
Lausanne, Switzerland
Deadline
15 Nov

About the programme

Participants join a research group at EPFL for eight weeks in summer 2027, working on topics from life sciences engineering to quantitative biology. The programme includes mentoring, seminars, Friday workshops, a closing symposium, and social activities. Around 20-25 students take part each summer, and they must be present for the full programme.

Duration: 8 weeks (5 July – 27 August 2027)

Eligibility

  • Enrolled in a university programme in biology, biophysics, chemistry, bio-engineering, bioinformatics, quantitative biology, genetics, medical or other related life sciences field
  • International bachelor or first-year master student
  • Minimum GPA equivalent to 3.75/4.0 or top 5% of class
  • Completed at least two years of undergraduate work before the programme starts
  • Strong interest in a career in life sciences
  • Basic life sciences understanding is essential
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What they look for

  • Previous lab experience

What you receive

  • CHF 3,600 stipend for two months
  • Pre-arranged single-room housing in Lausanne
  • Travel cost reimbursement (up to CHF 1,000 overseas, CHF 500 shorter distances)
  • Mentoring by faculty and scientific staff
  • Access to seminars and Friday workshops
  • Closing symposium and social activities

What you will need

  • Online application form with GPA and short personal and scientific essays
  • University transcript (and master's transcript if started) or official list of classes and grades
  • One letter of recommendation

How to apply

  1. Apply online by 15 November 2026 at 23:59 CET; applications must be completed in one sitting and cannot be saved
  2. Referee receives link to upload letter only after the application is submitted
  3. Results emailed about six weeks after the deadline

Applications are submitted on EPFL School of Life Sciences (SV)’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.

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