Russia JINR START Winter Program 2027 | Fully Funded

Overview

The START Winter Program 2027 is organised by the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research in Dubna, Russia. It brings undergraduate, Master's and PhD students in science, engineering and information technology to the institute to work on scientific and engineering tasks under the guidance of JINR experts. Placements last about 6 to 8 weeks and give participants international research experience in a scientific setting. There is no application fee.

What you get

The program is fully funded. It covers round-trip airfare, visa costs, insurance and accommodation, and participants receive a daily allowance of 2,000 Russian roubles.

Who can apply

The program is open to applicants from around the world who study in a STEM-related field such as science, engineering or IT. Applicants should be in the third year of undergraduate studies or later, and enrolled no further than the first year of a PhD. Anyone who has already taken part in the START program is not eligible. No IELTS requirement is stated.

How to apply

Applications are made online through the official JINR START application system. Applicants review the eligibility and program requirements, complete the online form, upload the required documents, check everything carefully and submit before the deadline.

Key dates

The program takes place between February 1 and June 27, 2027, and the exact dates of each participant's placement depend on the program arrangements.