Germany HZDR Summer Student Program 2025 (Funded)

Are you interested in gaining international research experience this summer? The HZDR Summer Student Program 2025 offers a fully funded opportunity for undergraduate and master’s students worldwide. Hosted at the distinguished HZDR Research Center in Dresden, Germany, this program encourages students to work alongside pioneering research teams, acquiring hands-on experience and expert mentorship.

Program highlights

Duration: 6 to 9 weeks (from July 30th to August 29th, 2025)
Location: HZDR Research Center, Dresden, Germany
Eligibility: Open to international undergraduate and master’s students from diverse fields such as physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, engineering, and computer science
Financial support: Fully funded, including accommodation, travel insurance, a daily allowance of €36, and free access to lectures and lab tours
Application deadline: February 23rd, 2025

Program features

Mentorship & coaching: Engage closely with researchers on a tangible project from start to finish, benefiting from expert guidance throughout the process.
Social activities: Network with fellow international students, explore Dresden, and participate in lab tours and scientific lectures.
No IELTS & no application fee: No language tests or application fees are required.

Application process

The application procedure is conducted online through the HZDR website. Candidates will be notified of their acceptance by April 2025.

Program Timeline

Feb 23, 2025: Application deadline

End of April 2025: Notification of acceptance

APPLY FOR THE GERMANY HZDR SUMMER STUDENT PROGRAM

Some Other Similar Opportunities

Fully Funded, Maastricht University Scholarship 2026-2027 in Netherlands

KAIST University Undergraduate Scholarship 2026 (Regular Track)

Fully Funded Singapore A STAR ACIS Scholarship 2026

FAQ's

This program invites undergraduate and master's students worldwide to pursue studies in physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, engineering, and computer science. No prior work experience is required, and students enrolled in German universities are also eligible to apply.

Participants will benefit from complimentary accommodation, a daily allowance of €36 to assist with living expenses, travel insurance, and bus tickets. Additionally, they will have access to free lectures and laboratory tours.

Candidates must submit an application form, a CV (ideally in Europass format), academic transcripts, and a student identification card. They should upload these documents through the online application portal.

The application process is entirely online. After submitting your application, you will receive notification of the selection results by April 2025. The program is set from July 30th to August 29th, 2025, with the application deadline on February 23rd, 2025.