Call for Summer Student Program 2026 at HZDR is open now!!!
Each summer between July and September, the HZDR offers the possibility to join our research groups and participate in their activities.
This offer applies to international senior university students of natural sciences, life sciences, medicine, technology and related areas.
Their researchers design a project plan for you, supervise, and coach you throughout the whole project. A selected range of lectures and lab tours, which introduce you into the different branches of our research center, complete the program.
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With this program, they contribute to the development of scientific research at an international and interdisciplinary level. they are convinced of the synergetic effect of integrative knowledge.
Their summer student program is addressed to senior university students of natural sciences, life sciences, medicine, technology and related areas, who want to join our research teams in Dresden some time between July and September. University students from all over the world are welcome to apply.
Research at the HZDR has many facets, providing students with the unique opportunity of working in natural sciences, life sciences, medicine or technology while focusing on fundamental or application driven research and development. Summer students will be an integral part of research groups. The tasks, which will be assigned to the summer students, will include hands-on operations in the labs to data analysis, scientific computing and theoretical science. It is a good opportunity to learn about day-to-day scientific life.
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English will be the language of communication at the workplace. They expect applicants to be fluent in English (spoken and written).
Students and their supervisors can agree on the period of time they will be at HZDR. The minimum length of stay is six weeks and the maximum is nine weeks. Based on previous years’ experience, we recommend a stay of eight weeks. It is important that participants are present during the entire lecture period (calendar week 31 to 35).
Participants will be selected based on the quality of their resume, their academic grades and the content of the letter of recommendation from a professor, group leader or scientist from their university, capable of evaluating the applicant’s performance and achievements.
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GermanyBenefits
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Scientific Lectures: Conducted between calendar weeks 31 and 35, providing exposure to advanced research topics.
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Individual Academic Support: Participants receive one-on-one discussions and meetings with their supervisor.
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Performance Feedback: Each participant receives an evaluation of their overall performance at the end of the program.
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Daily Allowance: A stipend is provided to cover daily expenses.
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Comprehensive Insurance: This includes health, accident, and third-party liability insurance.
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Local Transportation: Bus tickets are provided for program-related travel.
Note: The program does not provide financial support for flight tickets or other travel costs. Participants are responsible for their own travel and visa arrangements.
Eligibilities
- Applicant must be a student of natural sciences, life sciences, medicine, technology, and related areas.
- Can prove a good academic performance through your grades and a letter of recommendation written by a professor or scientist from the university who knows the applicant and his/her work and is in a position to evaluate it.
- Must have good knowledge of the English language to take part in all activities of the program.
- Enrolled as a senior university student.
- PhD students are not eligible for the program.
- Students who had a contract/stipend at HZDR one year before the first of July of the targeted year are not eligible for the summer student program.
Application Process
For the application, click on the provided apply link.
Application Deadline: February 22, 2026 (30 Days Remaining)
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