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Open to US citizens and non US citizens
Deadline: 01/31/2024 (Tentative)

The Summer Research Program in Life Sciences and Technology at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), will offer an intensive research training opportunity to 25 undergraduate students interested in research careers in life science. A financial compensation for living and housing expenses are provided for all successful candidates.

Program features

  • 20-25 participants each summer
  • 8 weeks of lab experience
  • Mentoring by faculty and scientific staff
  • Access to scientific seminars
  • Science related & personal development Friday afternoon workshops
  • Closing symposium with poster session or presentations from all participants
  • Rich program of social activities, including a day hike to Swiss alps with raclette, BBQs and a few possible excursions to points of interest such as  CERN

Scientific goals and benefits to the students

  • Join on-going research in a lab of the EPFL School of Life Sciences
  • Learn new techniques while studying a research topic related to current health issues
  • Improve critical thinking and experimental design
  • Prepare for future independent research as a graduate student
  • Experience the excitement and challenges of scientific research gaining insight into what a research career entails

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Details:

Research Offering Type

Independent Research, Internship, Research Assistant

Location

Europe

Undergraduate School

College, Engineering, LPS, Nursing, Wharton

Source

External

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