Another Paid Internship in Switzerland for International Students. Applications are now open for the EPFL Excellence Research Internship 2026 in Switzerland (ERIP) . This is a paid laboratory Internship for three Months for Bachelor’s and Master’s Students. The EPFL ERIP 2026 will take Place at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). It is Switzerland’s prestigious research university in Lausanne. Many Interns Choose EPFL for their Graduate Studies after completing the Internship. The Internship will usually start in February or August 2026. The EPFL Excellence Research Internship (ERIP) will offer a Monthly Stipend to cover Housing and minimum living expenses. More details are below.
Details About EPFL Excellence Research Internship 2026 in Switzerland (ERIP)
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Location: Lausanne
- University Name: EPFL
- Duration: Three Months
- Deadline: 30th November 2025
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Financial Benefits of the EPFL ERIP Internship
The selected Interns will receive an Excellence scholarship for the EPFL ERIP Internship:
- Monthly Stipend Covers:
- Housing
- Living Expenses
- Exempt from Tuition Fees
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Other Benefits as an EPFL ERIP Intern
- Simplified Visa and Residence Permit Procedures
- Discounted Living Costs: Enjoy discounts on meals, activities, and other expenses at EPFL.
- Free Access to Sports Facilities
- Student Support and Activities
Eligibility Criteria
- Have completed at least their second year of an undergraduate degree program.
- Be currently enrolled as a full-time student at their home university throughout the internship period.
- Be nominated by their home institution’s international exchange office.
- Be from one of EPFL’s partner universities (see the list of partners below).
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EPFL ERIP Partner Universities
Participants from these Universities are eligible:
Canada
- McGill University
- University of British Columbia
- University of Toronto
- University of Waterloo
Singapore
- Nanyang Technological University – NTU Singapore
United States
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Johns Hopkins University
- University of California, San Diego
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Other Nationals from all Countries Can Apply for the EPFL Summer Program
Students from all around the world can apply for the:
- EPFL E3 Summer Internship 2026 in Switzerland (Fully Funded)
- EPFL Life Sciences Summer Program 2026 in Switzerland (Fully Funded)
This is also a Fully Funded Summer Internship at EPFL University and is open to students who are not eligible for the Excellence Research Internship Program (ERIP).
Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation Letter
- Official Transcripts
- Contact Information of Two References
- Passport Scan (PDF format)
- List of Three Preferred EPFL Laboratories.
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How to Apply for the EPFL Excellence Research Internship 2026?
Applicants have to apply online from the EPFL Website. The Link to the official website is below. For more Summer Internships, please check our Internship Category.
