Name of the Event: Summer Research Program
Date: 7 July - 28 August 2025
Place: Switzerland
Mode: In-person
Last Date of Application: 31 January 2025
Link to Apply:
Program features:
20-25 participants each summer
8 weeks of lab experience
Mentoring by faculty and scientific staff
Access to scientific seminars
Science-related & personal development Friday afternoon workshops
Closing symposium with poster session or presentations from all participants
Rich program of social activities, including a day hike to the Swiss Alps with raclette, BBQs and a few possible excursions to points of interest such as CERN
Who can apply:
Students must-
be currently enrolled in a university in biology, biophysics, chemistry, bio-engineering, bio-informatics, quantitative biology, genetics courses or other life sciences-related programs
have a minimum GPA equivalent to a 3.75/4.0 grade or higher, top 5% of your class
have completed at least two years of undergraduate work up to the first year of a master’s degree before the start of the program
show a strong interest in pursuing a career in life sciences
must apply using the online application. No other formats are acceptable.
Stipend, housing and travel costs:
Each student receives CHF 3,600 for the two months, covering housing and living costs.
Housing is reserved and paid for out of the stipends beforehand.
Students are housed together in Lausanne.
Students have either single rooms or double rooms and share kitchen and bathroom facilities with their fellow SRP participants.
The majority of travel costs to and from Switzerland are covered. The program reimburses up to CHF 1,000 for overseas flights and CHF 500 for shorter distances
We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers at - summer.sv@epfl.ch
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