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EPFL Summer Research Program 2027

Life sciences research internship in Lausanne

EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) · Lausanne, Switzerland

Open to Tunisian applicants

Checked on 25 Oct 2026

Pay
3,600 Swiss francs, plus flight up to 1,000
Places
20 to 25
15 Nov 2026Deadline, 23:59 Zurich timein 11 days
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In short

The EPFL School of Life Sciences takes 20 to 25 students from around the world for an eight-week summer research internship in Lausanne, from 5 July to 27 August 2027. The deadline is 15 November 2026, 23:59 CET. Each student receives a stipend of 3,600 Swiss francs, and flights are reimbursed up to 1,000 francs.

Who can apply

Nationality
EPFL says it selects students from the entire world who are enrolled in a degree programme. It sets no nationality condition, so a Tunisian student can apply.
Level and field
At least two years of a bachelor's degree finished, and no further than the first year of a master's, in biology, biophysics, chemistry, bioengineering or a related life science. PhD students are not eligible.
Grades
A GPA equivalent to 3.75 out of 4 or higher, or a place in the top 5% of the class. Students must stay enrolled during the whole programme.

Funding and what it does not cover

Each student receives 3,600 Swiss francs for the two months. Housing is paid from it in advance, leaving about 1,700 francs. Flights are reimbursed after the programme up to 1,000 francs for overseas flights or 500 francs for shorter distances.

Covered

  • Stipend of 3,600 Swiss francs, which pays for the booked housing
  • Flight reimbursement up to 1,000 francs for overseas flights
  • Help with the visa

You pay

  • Living costs beyond the stipend

Sources

Checked on 25 Oct 2026

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