Applications are now open for the EPFL Life Sciences Summer Research Program 2025 in Switzerland . It is one of the best fully-funded summer internships at EPFL. The program is open to applicants from all over the world . The EPFL Life Sciences Summer Program is a two-month program and will take place from July 7 to August 28, 2025. Applicants are not required to take IELTS and there is no application fee. The EPFL Life Sciences Summer Program is open to undergraduate and master students to conduct a research project in the field of life sciences under the supervision of mentors. For the year 2025, EPFL will select 20-25 students for its summer school. Applicants who are not in the life sciences field can apply for other EPFL summer programs such as EPFL Excellence Research Internship and EPFL Summer Internship . More details below.

Details about the EPFL Life Sciences Summer Research Program 2025 in Switzerland

• Country : Switzerland
• University name : EPFL
• Fellowship duration : 8 weeks
• Who can apply : Open to all international students
• Advantages : Full financing
• Number of participants : 20-25
• Deadline: January 31, 2025

Financial benefits

The School of Life Sciences at EPFL will cover:

• A grant of 3600 Swiss francs for two months.
• Free accommodation
• International travel expenses

Main features of the program

• Intensive research experience: 8 weeks of practical work in the laboratory.
• Choose a Lab : Participants can choose up to 3 labs.
• Mentoring by experts: Mentoring by experienced faculty and scientific staff.
• Academic enrichment: Possibility of participating in scientific seminars and workshops that focus on academic and personal development.
• Research Exhibition: A concluding symposium that includes poster presentations or talks by all participants.
• Social opportunities: A vibrant social programme, including a scenic day trip in the Swiss Alps with raclette and barbecue.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the FEDERAL FEDERAL EDUCATIONAL LIFE SCIENCE RESEARCH SUMMER PROGRAMME in Lausanne, you must:

• The EPFL Life Sciences Summer Programme is open to all citizens.
• Open to students in biology, biophysics, chemistry, bioengineering, bioinformatics, quantitative biology, and related fields.
• Be currently enrolled at a university and have completed at least two years of undergraduate study or the first year of a master's degree program by the start of the program.
• Recent graduates (within one year of completing a bachelor's degree) are also eligible, especially if they are actively pursuing a master's degree in a life science-related field or planning a career in the life sciences.
• While diverse backgrounds in the life sciences are welcome, applicants should have a solid foundation in core life science subjects, including cell biology and biotechnology.
• IELTS is not required.

Required documents

• CV (1-2 pages)
• Motivational letter (maximum 750 words)
• Explain 3 lab choices (2-3 sentences per lab)
• University transcript or official list of classes and grades at school
• Two letters of recommendation
• An understanding of basic life sciences is essential; previous laboratory experience is a plus.

How to apply for the EPFL Life Sciences Summer Research Programme 2025?

The application process is online, please read the FAQ. The official link to the summer program is below