The JINR Summer Student Program 2026 in Russia is currently accepting applications. Students of all nationalities are eligible to enroll in this fully financed program, which is provided by the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR).
Under the direction of JINR specialists, chosen participants will work on scientific and engineering projects during eight weeks in Dubna, Russia. Undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students are all eligible to enroll in the program. IELTS or other English language examinations are not necessary, and there is no application fee.
JINR covers all significant expenditures, including airfare, visas, insurance, housing, stipends, and other program-related fees. Below is comprehensive information about the application procedure, financial rewards, and qualifying requirements.
Host Country: Dubna, Russia
University: The Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR)
Opportunity Type: Summer Fellowship,
Program Start Date: 28 June, 2026
Duration: 8 Weeks
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded,
Eligibility Criteria:
- All nationalities are welcome to enroll in the program, guaranteeing a multicultural student body.
- Participants have suitable academic backgrounds for research projects since STEM fields—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—are eligible.
- Eligible participants include first-year PhD students, master’s students, and third- or fourth-year undergraduate students, offering chances for both graduate-level and early-stage researchers.
- Students who have previously participated in the START program are not eligible, as the program is intended for first-time participants, creating possibilities for new candidates.
Benefits:
- Participants will not be responsible for any travel expenses thanks to round-trip airfare that covers their journey from their home country to Dubna, Russia.
- The program covers all visa costs, including application process assistance.
- To guarantee participants’ safety while in Russia, travel and health insurance are offered.
- Participants can live comfortably on campus or in assigned housing thanks to accommodations that are planned and fully funded for the duration of the 8-week program.
- 2,000 roubles a day is allotted for meals, personal expenses, and incidentals during the course of the program.
Deadline: 3rd March 2026
