Applications are now open for the POLYMAT 2026 Summer Internship Programme, a paid research opportunity in polymer science and related fields. This programme is designed for 3rd- and 4th-year undergraduate students in Chemistry or closely related Science and Engineering degrees. It offers partial funding through a monthly stipend of 560€ (covering living expenses during the internship).
There is no application fee. The internships last 2.5 months in summer 2026 and take place at POLYMAT in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain. It is open to eligible students of all nationalities, with hands-on research in innovative areas like polymers for energy, sustainability, health, and advanced materials. The application deadline is 6 March 2026.  You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.
Key Details:
- Programme Type: Paid Summer Research Internship
- Degree Level: Undergraduate
- Host Institution: POLYMAT (Basque Center for Macromolecular Design and Engineering)
- Host Country: Spain
- Duration: 2.5 months (Summer 2026)
- Application Fee: None
- Open to All Nationalities
- Application Deadline: 6 March 2026
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What This Internship Offers:
- A competitive monthly stipend of 560€ to help cover living expenses during the 2.5-month programme.
- Hands-on involvement in cutting-edge research projects in one of POLYMAT’s specialized groups.
- Practical laboratory experience working with advanced polymers and materials.
- Mentorship from leading researchers in polymer science.
- Networking with experts and potentially other students in a vibrant research center.
- Exposure to interdisciplinary topics that can inspire future studies or career paths in academia or industry.
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Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled as a 3rd-year or 4th-year undergraduate student.
- Be pursuing a degree in Chemistry or a related Science or Engineering field (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, etc.).
- Have a strong academic record and interest in polymer-related research
- No specific GPA or language requirements are mentioned beyond general suitability for research.
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Research Areas Available
Interns can work in exciting fields such as:
- Polymers & Energy
- Polymers & Sustainability
- Polymer Physics & Advanced Manufacturing
- Molecular & Supramolecular Materials
- Polymers for Health
- Polymerization Engineering & Simulation
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How to Apply
- Visit the official application link (Check the link Below)
- Fill out the application form completely.
- Upload or attach your academic records/transcript and CV as required and Submit before the deadline of 6 March 2026.
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