EPFL Excellence in Engineering (E3) Summer Research Program
About this internship
The E3 program (EPFL Excellence in Engineering) at EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland, brings top bachelor’s and master’s students from around the world for a funded 8 to 12 week summer research internship in EPFL laboratories, from robotics and AI to energy, nanotechnology, and bioengineering.
Interns receive a monthly living allowance for the whole stay, travel costs are refunded, and the program runs workshops and social events for the cohort. It is highly selective, aimed at students in roughly the top 10 percent of their class who plan research careers.
Applications for each summer open in the preceding autumn and close around 1 November (the summer 2026 round closed on 1 November 2025), with results by mid-March. For summer 2027, expect the portal to open around September 2026.
Who can apply
- Bachelor's or master's student enrolled for the whole internship (PhD students not eligible)
- At least the second year of the bachelor's completed at application
- Field in engineering, science, or technology
- Top of class expected (around top 10 percent); no IELTS/TOEFL required
- Students from certain partner universities apply via the EPFL Excellence Research Internship Program instead
What you will do
- Conduct a defined research project in an EPFL laboratory
- Work with PhD students and professors in the host lab
- Present results at the closing session
Perks and benefits
- Monthly living allowance for the entire internship
- Travel costs refunded on request
- Partial visa cost coverage
- E3 workshops and social events
- Strong pathway into EPFL master's and PhD admissions
How to apply
- Prepare CV, transcripts, research statement, and ID
- Apply on the E3 portal (eee.epfl.ch) before the early-November deadline
- Indicate up to three research topics and optionally three preferred labs
- Labs contact selected candidates; results by mid-March
Frequently asked questions
Is EPFL Excellence in Engineering paid? +
According to this listing, the compensation is: Paid (monthly allowance plus travel contribution) Stipend amounts can change between intakes, so confirm the current figure on the official page before applying.
How long does EPFL Excellence in Engineering last? +
The listed duration is 8 to 12 weeks (summer).
When is the application deadline? +
This listing has a annual deadline around 1 november (expected 1 november 2026 for summer 2027) deadline, meaning applications are reviewed as they arrive rather than by a fixed date. Check the official page for any cycle-specific cutoffs.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: Bachelor's or master's student enrolled for the whole internship (PhD students not eligible); At least the second year of the bachelor's completed at application; Field in engineering, science, or technology; Top of class expected (around top 10 percent); no IELTS/TOEFL required… See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate internships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this internship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
