About the opportunity
The EPFL School of Life Sciences Summer Research Program (SRP) provides international undergraduate and first-year master’s students with eight weeks of intensive laboratory immersion on the shores of Lake Geneva. Participants join an active EPFL research group and experience Switzerland’s vibrant scientific community firsthand. The program spans a wide spectrum of research areas, ranging from life sciences engineering to quantitative biology.
Funding and benefits
- Eight weeks of full-time hands-on laboratory immersion within an EPFL School of Life Sciences research group
- Direct mentorship and integration into the Swiss scientific research ecosystem
- Access to cutting-edge research infrastructure spanning life sciences engineering to quantitative biology
Who can apply?
- Open to international bachelor's students and first-year master's students
- Applicants must be studying biology, biophysics, chemistry, bio-engineering, bioinformatics, quantitative biology, or a closely related discipline
Required documents
- Completed online application form
- Additional application materials and academic records as detailed in the official SRP application FAQs
When to apply
- Applications open: October 5, 2026
- Application deadline: November 15, 2026
- Program dates: July 5 – August 27, 2027
How to apply
- Review the official SRP website and FAQs thoroughly before applying, including information on the updated application form
- Explore participating laboratories and research groups to identify areas aligned with your academic background
- Submit your complete application through the official EPFL SRP online application system by November 15, 2026
Additional information
- The selection of participants is conducted by the official EPFL SRP Program Committee
- Prospective applicants with questions may contact the program organizers at the official life sciences education contact address
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Undergraduate or early master's students in biology, biophysics, chemistry, or computational biology aiming to acquire intensive wet-lab or quantitative laboratory research experience.
- Students exploring future graduate study or doctoral research who want exposure to EPFL's research environment in Switzerland.
What should you think carefully about?
- Requires a full-time, on-site commitment of eight continuous weeks in Switzerland from July 5 through August 27, 2027.
- Specific travel allowances, housing provisions, and living stipends are detailed in the program FAQs and should be verified directly prior to finalizing arrangements.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This eight-week summer research stay offers early-stage life sciences students hands-on research training, mentorship in cutting-edge Swiss laboratories, and valuable international networking that directly supports future applications to competitive MSc and PhD programs.
Our take
A strong opportunity for high-achieving undergraduate and first-year graduate students in life sciences disciplines seeking rigorous summer research immersion at a leading European technical university.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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