Fully Funded Summer Internship in Switzerland 2026 (S3P3 Program)

Applications are now open for the Swiss Summer Student Program in Particle Physics (S3P3) 2026, a fully funded 9-week research internship in Switzerland for international students. The program allows talented Bachelor’s and Master’s students to gain hands-on research experience in particle physics while working with leading scientists and researchers.

Participants will conduct research projects under the guidance of experienced supervisors at some of Switzerland’s top universities. The internship will run from 13 July to 13 September 2026, offering students the opportunity to study and conduct research in one of the world’s leading scientific environments.

The program is completely free to apply, and students from all nationalities are welcome to submit an application.

Below are the key details about the Swiss Summer Student Program 2026.

Swiss Summer Student Program 2026 – Overview

Host Country: Switzerland
Program Name: Swiss Summer Student Program in Particle Physics (S3P3)
Duration: 9 Weeks
Program Dates: 13 July – 13 September 2026
Funding Type: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: 20 March 2026

Financial Benefits

Selected participants will receive full financial support, including:

Round-trip airfare
Accommodation
Health insurance
Visa expenses
Meals during the program

This support allows participants to focus fully on their research and learning experience during the internship.

Program Overview

The Swiss Summer Student Program in Particle Physics (S3P3) is supported by the Swiss Institute of Particle Physics (CHIPP) and the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT).

During the 9-week program, participants will work on research projects in particle physics and collaborate with researchers at some of the most prestigious universities in Switzerland.

The program will take place at the following institutions:

ETH Zurich
University of Zurich
University of Bern
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
University of Geneva

Students will gain practical research experience while building international networks in the field of physics.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

Open to students from all countries
Applicants must be Bachelor’s or Master’s students
Eligible fields include:
- Physics
- Applied Physics
- Medical Physics
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Materials Science
PhD students are not eligible to apply