International scientific research opportunities

See the list below for opportunities outside the UK, and consider the following things to look out for:

• Deadlines. Most of the schemes open to applicants in the new year and have closing dates in Spring. Make sure you check individual websites for this year’s deadlines.
• Eligibility. Most of the schemes are for students in the middle year(s) of their degree. First and final year students can’t always apply. Make sure you meet the eligibility criteria.
• Prior experience. Some schemes specify that applicants should have no previous research experience, whereas others only accept applicants who have already worked on research projects. Check which schemes suit your experience level.
• The type of work you’ll be doing. Some schemes require you to have planned your own research project, while others require you to develop one with a supervisor or to join an established project. Consider what kind of research you’d like to do.
• Who needs to apply. Be aware that some of the schemes require you to have a supervisor who has been a member of the organisation for at least 12 months, and they apply on your behalf.
• Funding and practical details. Most of the schemes are funded but they don’t all organise accommodation for you. Make sure you know what you need to organise well before the start date.

Amgen studentships (U.S./Europe/Japan) Gain hands-on research experience at some of the world's leading educational institutions.

Biocentre Vienna Summer School (Austria) A nine week programme offering the opportunity to work with a faculty member on a research project in Molecular biology, neuroscience, immunology, bioinformatics, RNA biology, stem cells, and biochemistry.

CERN Summer Student Programme Offers students pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degrees in physics, computing, engineering and maths a unique opportunity to join in the day-to-day work of research teams participating in experiments at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. 

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (New York, U.S.) A ten-week programme that offers the chance to learn scientific processes, technical methods and theoretical principles, and communicate discoveries to other scientists.

CRG Summer Internship Programme Provide undergraduate students and master students the opportunity to conduct summer research at the CRG.

EMBL Lautenschläger Summer School “Talents teach talents” builds on the strength of EMBL’s outstanding research portfolio and its long-standing expertise in the training of young scientists.

EPFL School of Life Sciences International Summer Research Program (Lausanne, Switzerland) An eight-week programme providing the opportunity to work on a specific project related to the laboratory’s current research. Attend weekly workshops and present the results of your research as part of the programme.

ESCOM Chimie is pleased to announce that applications for our Summer School in “Chemistry and formulation in cosmetics” are now opened for summer 2025! An overview of the first edition can be found on YouTube.

Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Janelia Research Campus (Virginia, U.S.) A ten-week programme aimed at those who already have significant research experience.

International Student Summer Programme on X-Ray and Neutron Science for undergraduate students (Grenoble) This summer programme includes courses on fundamentals and applications of neutrons and x-rays, and work on an experimental project in one of our facilities. The participants receive generous support. This course is an excellent opportunity for students to discover the techniques and the research at our institutes.

ISTernship Summer Program Outstanding bachelor’s and master’s students from all over the world can join IST Austria in the ISTernship program for students who are looking to expand their scientific research experience. 

Kupcinet-Getz International Summer School (Israel) This is an enrichment program designed for undergraduate students from all over the world who are majoring in the sciences, and it is an opportunity to experience science by becoming part of a research group at the Weizmann Institute.

Université Paris-Saclay's research internships (France) Carry out an internship in one of Université Paris-Saclay's research laboratories.

The Institut Laue-Langevin Internships (France) For people interested in playing a role in the progress of science, participating in ultra-modern technology projects and working in an international environment.

The Institute of Photonic Sciences Research Internships (Spain) Undergraduate students from top Universities worldwide are invited to carry out an internship at ICFO throughout the year to broaden their education and research training, either by accomplishing the final career project or participating in a research stay.

The Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) Awards 6 summer training positions to undergraduate university students in their final years of biomedicine-related studies in any country.

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