Make the summer of 2026 one to remember! Imagine living in Switzerland’s breathtaking scenery, surrounded by mountains, cutting-edge technology, and top-notch research. The EPFL Summer Internship 2026, a fully supported three-month research fellowship at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), one of the most esteemed universities in the world, is currently accepting applications.
The program, which is run by the School of Computer and Communication Sciences, gives outstanding students from all over the world the opportunity to do practical research under the supervision of top specialists. Both bachelor’s and master’s degree candidates are eligible for the internship; there is no application fee and no IELTS requirement.
Travel, lodging, and living expenses are all covered, making this a genuinely accessible experience for prospective researchers. The fellowship will normally run from May to September of 2026, though the precise dates will need to be finalized.
Discover academic brilliance, cultural variety, and Switzerland’s breathtaking scenery with the EPFL Summer Student Fellowship 2026, your pass to an elite research experience.
Host Country: Switzerland
University: The École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
Opportunity Type: internship, Research, Fellowship
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- All nationalities of students are welcome to apply.
- must be presently enrolled in a master’s (MSc, MTech) or bachelor’s (BSc, BTech) program, or an equivalent degree.
- Candidates must be in their second year or higher and have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies.
- Study areas that qualify include:
- Science of Computers
- Engineering of Computers
- Engineering for Telecommunications
- Engineering in Electrical
- General engineering and associated fields
Benefits:
- Monthly Allowance: During their time in Switzerland, certain students will be given a stipend to help with living costs like lodging, food, and local transportation.
- Travel Reimbursement: Participants will get reimbursement for their travel costs, which may include a train ticket from their home country to Lausanne or round-trip economy-class airfare.
- Totally Funded Mobility Support: The fellowship guarantees that all significant participation-related expenses, such as daily living and travel, are totally covered, freeing up scholars to concentrate solely on their research experience.
- Extra Benefits: Fellows get access to EPFL’s research facilities, networking opportunities, and cultural events, making the experience both personally and academically fulfilling.
Deadline: 30 November 2025
