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Applications are Open for the EPFL School of Life Sciences Summer Research Program



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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