Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified applicants who are enrolled in an undergraduate programme and wants to carry out research in Switzerland to apply for the UNIL Summer Research Scholarship. Interested international students are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to boost their research output.
The Summer Research program will afford the successful applicant the opportunity to use state-of-the-art facilities to carry out the research elements of their studies. The program will provide accommodation, scholarships, travel and visas support.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): UNIL Fund for Research and Education in Genetics
- Host Institution(s): Universite de Lausanne (UNIL)
- Scholarship Type: Full Funding
- Scholarship Worth: Not specified
- Number of Awards: Several
- Study Level: Undergraduate
- Nationality: All Nationalities
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UNIL Summer Research Scholarship | Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Summer Research Programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- The programme is geared towards students in biology, medicine or a related discipline with a strong focus on biological sciences.
- Eligible applicants will have completed two years of bachelor’s degree (and will be enrolling in their third year) at the time of the programme.
- Having prior research experience is not a selection criteria.
- Note that studies in biology and medicine is considered broadly, but applicants engaged in studies in physical therapy, nursery, dentistry or veterinary science will not be considered.
- The programme is highly competitive and so students are chosen based upon their academic record (typically GPA >3.75 or equivalent, and/or top 5% class ranking), personal statements, and letters of recommendation.
- Applicants should have excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
- Successful candidates must be present for the entire programme to participate.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the UNIL Summer Research Scholarship are to submit an online application and provide all the required information and supporting documents on or before the application deadline.
Applicants should note that late or incomplete submission will not be processed.
Application Deadline: January 25, 2025