EPFL Summer Research Program 2027: life sciences research in Lausanne, July 5 - August 27

Open to students from around the world enrolled in life-science-related programmes (biology, biophysics, chemistry, bioengineering, bioinformatics, quantitative biology and related fields) who have completed at least two years of a bachelor's degree and are no further than the first year of a master's, with a GPA of at least 3.75/4.0 or in the top 5% of the class. The programme of the EPFL School of Life Sciences runs from July 5 to August 27, 2027, and participants must be on site for the entire period. The stipend is CHF 3,600, from which housing in Lausanne is paid (about CHF 1,700 is left), travel is reimbursed (up to CHF 1,000 for overseas flights and up to CHF 500 otherwise), and help with visas is provided. Applications with essays, transcripts and one recommendation letter are due by November 15, 2026 (23:59 CET); the application opens on October 5, 2026.