Deadline:
January 31, 2026
Program Starts: June 01, 2026
Program Ends: August 31, 2026
Location(s)
Finland
Location: Aalto University, Otaniemi, Espoo / Helsinki, Finland (remote employment is not possible).
Overview
Calling all research-oriented students: Spend Summer 2026 in Finland with a transformative research assistantship at Aalto University. Open to bachelor's, master's, and—in exceptional cases—doctoral students worldwide.
Details
The Aalto Science Institute (AScI) International Summer Research Programme seeks 50+ talented research-driven students to join cutting-edge projects, collaborate with top research groups at Aalto University, and connect with an international community. Cultural and social activities enrich this unique summer experience in Finland, making it both professionally and personally rewarding.
From 7200 applications in 2025, the 57 selected interns from 25 countries worked in research groups from 7 departments in Aalto's School of Science and its three Schools of Engineering.
Basic info and dates
- Duration: 12 weeks June - August (flexible depending on the research group)
- Shortlisting and interviews: February
- Final hiring decisions: 2nd week of March (all appplicants contacted)
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
- Internship applicants must be at least second year undergraduate students or master's students in a suitable field at a recognised university.
- The applicants must have an academically outstanding background appropriate for the proposed internship topic, and an excellent command of English.
Dates
Deadline: January 31, 2026
Program starts:
June 01, 2026
Program ends:
August 31, 2026
Program Starts: June 01, 2026
Program Ends: August 31, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
- Work: You will be employed as a full-time research assistant directly by the research group, and will work alongside professors, posdocs, and other students.
- Salary: 2000+ EUR/month depending on # years of study.
Un-save Opportunity
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