Unversity of Lausanne (UNIL) 2025 Summer Research Programme for Undergraduates

The University of Lausanne in Switzerland invites students from around the globe, at all academic levels, to participate in the 2025 UNIL Summer Research Program.

The School of Biology of the Faculty of Biology and Medicine at the University of Lausanne (UNIL) proposes the Summer Undergraduate Research (SUR) Programme for the uninitiated to obtain that first experience.

During 8 weeks in July and August, the SUR Programme hosts about 15 Bachelor (first university degree) students with both biological and medical studies background from around the world. The UNIL Summer Research Program covers accommodation, visa and travel fees, and a generous stipend of CHF 1,500 will be provided to cover additional living expenses.

Eligibility Criteria for 2025 University of Lausanne Summer Research Program

To be considered for the University of Lausanne Summer Research Programme, you must:

• The UNIL Summer Program is open to students from all countries.
• Must be an Undergraduate student.
• The Program is open to students with a background in students in biology, medicine, or a related discipline with a strong focus on biological  sciences.
• Applicants will have completed two years of bachelor’s degree
• Having prior research experience is not necessary.

Benefits

The UNIL Summer Research Program offers;

• Free Accommodation
• Living Stipend: A generous stipend of CHF 1,500 will be provided to cover additional living expenses.
• Travel Allowance:
  • For Europeans: Up to CHF 500
  • For non-Europeans: Up to CHF 1,200.
• Visa Assistance: The program provides support to participants who require a visa to enter Switzerland.

Required Documents

• A document in PDF format providing information that will be used in the selection process. Please use the template available here (SUR Programme 2025 application questionnaire).
• Academic transcripts in pdf format (if not in English or French, an authenticated translation should also be submitted as part of the same transcript pdf document).  If your university does not use a four-point scale, then include an explanation of your grading scale in the SUR Programme 2025 application questionnaire.
• Two recommendation letters, which must be submitted by people familiar with your academic work (e.g., professors).

How to Apply

To apply for the UNIL Summer Research Program, interested and qualified candidates should;

• Click Here to visit the UNIL Summer Program’s webpage
• Complete the online application form available in this link and upload all required documents.
• During the application process, you will be asked to indicate the contact details of your referees.
• An automatic email will be sent to them asking to fill out the recommendation letter template available here.
• You will find on our website the potential host laboratories list in the UNIL Faculty of Biology and Medicine.
• In your application, you must indicate two labs in which you would like to conduct research.

Deadline: January 31, 2025