The 14th TULIP Summer School in France in 2026 is now accepting applications. This fully sponsored international program takes place in Germ, which is situated in one of the most beautiful mountain regions in Europe—the French Pyrenees. All nationalities are welcome to enroll in the summer program, which has no application cost and no IELTS requirements.
The program, which is being organized by LabEx TULIP, will take place from June 27 to July 3, 2026. Researchers with master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral degrees are welcome. Only 25 participants are chosen annually, guaranteeing a concentrated and excellent educational experience.
The 2026 edition’s main focus is “Biological Interactions from Genes to Ecosystems,” which provides a thorough examination of biological systems at various scales. The program offers intellectual and cultural enrichment by fusing academic instruction with conversations and teamwork in a distinctive mountain setting. Below are further details.
Host Country: Germ, France
Opportunity Type: Summer Internship
Internship Duration: 7 Days
Program Dates: June 27 to July 3, 2026
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Program Topics and Features
Plenary Lectures: The program includes plenary sessions exploring different aspects of biological interactions.
Scientific Project Workshop: A dedicated workshop guides participants in creating interdisciplinary scientific projects.
Key Topics Covered:
- Interactions at the molecular level
- Eco-evolutionary scale interactions
- Interactions within populations
- Interactions within ecological communities
Eligibility Criteria:
- All nationalities are welcome to apply to the Summer School.
- Applicants must be enrolled in an ecology or biology master’s program at the moment.
- Applicants may be recent PhD graduates or PhD candidates who are in the process of finishing their thesis.
- Applications are also sought from postdoctoral researchers working on related projects.
- Passports for participants who are not from the EU must be valid until at least October 2026.
- The entire program is delivered in English.
- It is not necessary to take the IELTS or any other English proficiency exam.
Benefits:
- There is transportation from Toulouse to France’s Pyrenees.
- Free accommodations are provided.
- The program includes meals at every stage.
- Included in the schedule are planned outings and visits.
- The application fee is free.
- There are options for vegetarian meals.
- Participants are given bed linens.
- The Summer School will include scheduled free time for participants.
Deadline: 2nd March 2026
