EPFL School of Life Sciences Summer Research Program

Cutting-edge research ranging from engineering to quantitative biology at the shores of Lake Geneva.

The 2025 SRP Online application is now open!

Program dates: July 7th to August 28th 2025. (Start date may vary depending on housing.)

Before applying, it is necessary to read the SRP site including the FAQs. The FAQs contain information about the updated application form.

Annual deadline: January 31st, 23:59 CET.

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Summer Research Program

We offer international bachelor/1st year master’s Life Science students eight weeks of lab-immersion during the summer. Join one of our research groups and experience what it means to be part of the thriving science community in Switzerland. Open to students in biology, biophysics, chemistry, bioengineering, bioinformatics, quantitative biology and related fields.

Program Description

The program in detail

How to Apply and Participating Labs

The selection criteria and application form.

Testimonials

Former participants share their experience.

Program Committee

The committee guides the program goals and selects the participants.

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FAQs

Detailed information about eligibility, selection, labs, documents and much more.