University of Lausanne 2025 Summer Research Programme for Students Worldwide for Bachelor

Few entering university students have had significant experience with research into the unknown. Initial university courses provide descriptions of fundamental processes that are well established, indeed “in the textbooks”. The first opportunity to do research at the edge of the unknown can be a life changing experience that is remembered for the rest of one’s life. 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. Each participant will perform an individual research project in a different laboratory of the Faculty of Biology and Medicine. This programme aims to attract outstanding motivated students for a research experience that will remain with them for their lifetimes.

While most of the time is spent in the host lab, each week the students come together for shared academic activities, often with participants of the sister programme at the EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne). These activities include introductory student research presentations, lectures from faculty members on research topics and their career paths, and career guidance workshops in academia and beyond.

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University of Lausanne 2025 Summer Research Programme for Students Worldwide for Bachelor Founded in 1537, Université de Lausanne (University of Lausanne) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Lausanne (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Vaud. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation, Switzerland), Université de Lausanne (UNIL) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Université de Lausanne (UNIL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • 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.
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Offered Benefits

  • 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.

Application Process

Go to University of Lausanne on courses.unil.ch to apply

To apply, complete  the online application form available in this link and upload:

  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. Two recommendation letters, which must be submitted by people familiar with your academic work (e.g., professors). 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 t he 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.

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