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EPFL Summer Internship 2027 in Switzerland (Fully Funded)

CHF 1,800 to CHF 3,600 a month — do real research in an EPFL lab next summer.

7 days to go Open Updated 16 Oct 2026 By EPFL
Award
CHF 1,800 – 3,600 / monthBy track + travel support
Who can apply
Bachelor’s/Master’s students2nd year done; no PhD
Duration
2–3 monthsSummer 2027
Deadlines
1 Nov (Eng) · 15 Nov (Life Sci)2026
Open to
All nationalitiesNo nationality restriction

About the internship

The EPFL Summer Internship 2027 places undergraduate and Master's students in research laboratories at the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne — one of Europe's top technical universities. There are two main international tracks: the Life Sciences Summer Research Program and the Engineering/Science/Technology track (Summer@EPFL / E3). Both are fully funded.

The two tracks

Life SciencesEngineering/Science/Tech
Duration2 months (5 Jul – 27 Aug 2027)8–12 weeks
AllowanceCHF 3,600/monthCHF 1,800/month
TravelMostly covered (up to CHF 1,000 overseas)Reimbursed
Seats~25Varies
Deadline15 Nov 20261 Nov 2026

Eligibility

  • Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme (relevant field).
  • Completed at least the second Bachelor year by application time.
  • PhD students are not eligible.
  • All nationalities can apply.
  • Strong academics — Life Sciences typically expects top-5% standing.

Documents required

  1. CV
  2. Motivation letter
  3. Official transcripts
  4. Contact details of two references
  5. Passport scan
  6. Choice of three EPFL laboratories

How to apply

  1. Go to the EPFL research internships pageepfl.ch — pick your track.
  2. Prepare documentsCV, motivation letter, transcripts, references.
  3. Complete the online application in one sittingIt cannot be saved midway.
  4. Submit before the track deadline1 Nov (Engineering) / 15 Nov 2026 (Life Sciences).
EPFL students have a separate track: "Summer in the Lab" (CHF 4,000, deadline 30 Nov 2026) is only for EPFL Bachelor students — don't confuse it with the international tracks above.

FAQs

Can PhD students apply?

No — both international tracks exclude PhD students.

Is it fully funded?

Yes — monthly allowance plus travel coverage on both tracks.

How competitive is it?

Very — the Life Sciences track takes about 25 students from worldwide applicants.

Do I need to be nominated?

Not for these tracks — direct application. (Nomination applies to the separate Excellence Research Internship Program.)

Verified 16 Oct 2026 via ScholarPositions (track deadlines 1/15 Nov 2026; CHF 3,600/1,800; 2nd-year requirement; no PhD), Pathfinderly (Life Sciences details), Bright Scholarship (Life Sciences 5 Jul–27 Aug 2027, 25 seats), and the official EPFL eligibility page.

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