Enjoy the cold weather and snow while working. The applications are now open for the Russia JINR START Winter Program 2026. It is a fully funded 6 to 8-week winter program at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR). The program is open to all nationals from around the world. Participants will stay and spend their time in Dubna, Russia, solving scientific and engineering tasks under the guidance of JINR experts. There is no application fee, and IELTS is also not required. The JINR Student Program in Russia is open to undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students. Air tickets, visas, insurance, accommodations, stipends, and all other expenses are covered by the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR). Below you will find more details about the program requirements, financial benefits, and the application process.
Details About the Russia JINR START Winter Program
- Host Country: Russia
- Location: Dubna
- Program Name: Student Advanced Research Training
- Program Start Date: 15 February 2026
- Duration: 8 Weeks
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 30th October 2025
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Objective of the JINR START Program
The objective of this program is to attract Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students specializing in science, engineering, and IT. The goal is to connect JINR with the next generation of Young Minds.
Financial Benefits
The Program Covers:
- Round Airfare Travel Tickets
- Visa Cost
- Insurance
- Accommodation
- Daily Allowance of 2000 Roubles per day.
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Areas of JINR START Program
- Science
- Engineering
- IT
Eligibility Criteria
- The Program is open to all the Nationals.
- Applicants specializing in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
- Applicants from their 3rd year of undergraduate studies up to the 1st year of their PhD program.
- This program is for those who have never participated in the START program before.
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How to Apply for the Russia JINR START Program 2026?
Applicants have to apply online from the official website. Before applying, ensure that you meet the program requirements and attach all required documents. The Link to the official website is below.
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