Summer@EPFL Research Fellowship (Switzerland)
About this internship
Summer@EPFL is the flagship summer research fellowship of EPFL’s School of Computer and Communication Sciences in Lausanne, Switzerland. Fellows spend about three months embedded in a research lab working on real problems in computer science, communication systems and electrical engineering, with a living allowance of CHF 1,800 per month and travel costs refunded.
The programme is open to bachelor’s and master’s students worldwide and is a well-worn path into EPFL graduate study. Applications for Summer 2027 close on Sunday November 29, 2026, and EPFL’s E3 engineering programme and Life Sciences Summer Research Program offer parallel routes for other profiles.
Who can apply
- Bachelor's and master's students worldwide in computer science, computer engineering, telecommunications or electrical engineering.
- Strong academic record; the programme is highly competitive and transcripts carry real weight.
- Available for roughly three months, usually between May and September 2027, with flexible exact dates agreed with the host lab.
- Enrolled as a student for the duration of the internship (PhD students are not eligible through this route).
- English is the working language; no formal test certificate is demanded at application.
- Up to three domains of scientific interest are selected in the application, guiding faculty matching.
- A one-page motivation letter, CV and all university transcripts complete the file.
What you will do
- Join a research unit of EPFL's School of Computer and Communication Sciences and work on problems within its major research efforts.
- Take on challenging programming, design or analysis tasks that prove new concepts.
- Collaborate with senior scientists, PhD students and fellow interns in the lab's daily rhythm.
- Refine your research interests through direct project discussions with the hosting professor.
- Document and present your results to the group at the end of the fellowship.
- Build a Swiss academic network in one of Europe's strongest computer science schools.
Perks and benefits
- Living allowance of CHF 1,800 per month, pro rata to the actual duration.
- Refund of travel costs to Lausanne (second-class train or low-cost flight).
- Administrative help with visa and suggestions for accommodation from the school.
- A track record of fellows moving into EPFL master's and PhD positions.
- Lausanne offers a spectacular lakeside campus within one of the world's top technical universities.
- Sister EPFL routes exist for other profiles: the E3 Excellence in Engineering programme (all engineering fields) and the Life Sciences Summer Research Program (annual November 15 deadline).
How to apply
- Prepare a CV, all transcripts and a one-page motivation letter describing your scientific interests and reasons for applying.
- Register on the Summer@EPFL application site when it opens (often only a couple of weeks before the deadline).
- Choose up to three domains of interest carefully, since faculty select candidates from these pools.
- Submit by the deadline: Sunday November 29, 2026 (23:59 Anywhere on Earth) for Summer 2027.
- Faculty make offers within about four to six weeks of the deadline, and unselected candidates are informed when the process closes.
- Once matched, agree exact dates with your host lab and start visa formalities with EPFL's support.
Frequently asked questions
Is Summer@EPFL Research Fellowship paid? +
According to this listing, the compensation is: CHF 1,800 per month plus travel refund Stipend amounts can change between intakes, so confirm the current figure on the official page before applying.
How long does Summer@EPFL Research Fellowship last? +
The listed duration is About 3 Months.
When is the application deadline? +
The application deadline listed here is November 29, 2026. Deadlines move, so always verify the date on the official page before planning your application.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: Bachelor's and master's students worldwide in computer science, computer engineering, telecommunications or electrical engineering; Strong academic record; the programme is highly competitive and transcripts carry real weight; Available for roughly three months, usually between… 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.
