EPFL MX Fellowship 2027: funded master's thesis research in materials in Lausanne, up to 6 months

Open to master's students in disciplines relevant to the host labs of the EPFL Institute of Materials (materials science, physics, chemistry, mechanical engineering, computer science and others): applicants must be enrolled in a master's programme at the time of application and for the entire thesis period, and the project must be part of their home university's curriculum. The MX Master Fellowship supports a stay at EPFL of up to six months to carry out a master's thesis: CHF 1,800 per month for accommodation and living costs plus a travel allowance of up to CHF 1,200. Selection is competitive and may include an online interview. The application portal opens on October 5, 2026 and the deadline is November 1, 2026; the application needs a CV, transcripts, a motivation letter naming up to three host labs, a letter from the home university confirming that the project is part of the curriculum, one to three references and a copy of the ID.