EPFL E3 Summer Internship 2027 in Switzerland | Funded
Overview
The EPFL E3 Summer Internship takes place in Switzerland at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne research laboratories located in Lausanne, Geneva, Neuchâtel, Sion, and Fribourg. The program runs for 8 to 12 weeks, spanning two to three months, with flexible start and end dates to accommodate students academic schedules. Participants gain practical research experience in science, technology, and engineering by joining EPFL research groups, taking part in social events, and attending an exclusive E3 workshop.
Who can apply
This opportunity is open to international students who maintain student status at their home university and are enrolled in a bachelor or a master program for the entire duration of the internship. Applicants must have completed at least their second bachelor year in a field related to science, technology, or engineering and maintain a good grade point average. PhD students are not eligible to apply.
What you get
Selected interns receive a monthly living allowance ranging from 1800 CHF to 2500 CHF to help pay for living costs and accommodation in Switzerland. Travel expenses are also reimbursed upon request, subject to approval from the host laboratory. There are no registration or tuition fees required for the program.
Requirements
Applicants must submit an updated curriculum vitae, academic transcripts covering their studies so far, a motivation letter detailing their interest in science and goals for the program, and a passport or national ID. Optional documents include recommendation letters and an English language certificate. All application materials must be uploaded as separate PDF files.
How to apply
Interested individuals begin by reviewing research areas and laboratories on the program website to select up to three topics of interest. Candidates then complete the application portal by entering their details, choosing their preferred research topics, and uploading the required PDF documents. Applications cannot be changed after submission. Following the application stage, candidates whose profiles interest the host laboratories are contacted for an interview, and successful interviewees receive an offer directly from a faculty member.
Key dates
The application deadline is November 1, 2026, at 11:55 PM Swiss local time.