Enjoy a snowy research experience in Russia! Applications are now open for the JINR START Winter Program 2026, a fully funded 6–8 week research opportunity at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR) in Dubna, Russia.
This international program welcomes students from all nationalities to work on scientific and engineering projects under the mentorship of JINR experts. No IELTS and no application fee are required!
Whether you’re pursuing an undergraduate, master’s, or PhD degree, this is a fantastic chance to gain hands-on research experience while exploring Russia in winter.
Program Overview
- Host Country: Russia
- Location: Dubna
- Program Name: Student Advanced Research Training (START)
- Start Date: 15 February 2026
- Duration: 6–8 Weeks
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 30 October 2025
Program Objective
The JINR START Program aims to attract Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students specializing in Science, Engineering, and Information Technology (IT). The program connects JINR with a new generation of young global researchers and innovators.
Financial Benefits
The Russia JINR START Winter Program 2026 provides complete financial support, including:
- Round-trip airfare
- Visa and insurance costs
- Accommodation in Dubna
- Daily allowance: 2,000 Russian Roubles per day
Eligible Fields
- Science
- Engineering
- Information Technology (IT)
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the JINR START Winter Program, applicants must:
- Be a national of any country
- Specialize in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
- Be in their 3rd year of undergraduate studies up to the 1st year of PhD
- Not have participated in the JINR START Program before
How to Apply
Applications are submitted online through the official JINR portal. Before applying, review the eligibility criteria and prepare all required documents.
Check other Opportunities
EPFL Life Sciences Summer Research Program 2026 in Switzerland | Fully Funded
SI Scholarship for Global Professionals 2026 | Fully Funded Master’s Studies in Sweden
Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarship Programme 2026 | Fully Funded Research Opportunity
