Aalto Science Institute International Summer Research Programme 2026

Applications are now open for the Aalto Science Institute (AScI) International Summer Research Programme 2026, a prestigious opportunity for research-oriented students to engage in cutting-edge projects at Aalto University in Finland. This program spans various STEM fields, including chemistry, electrical engineering, electronics, information and communications engineering, civil engineering, applied physics, and computer science, with over 40 projects available across multiple departments. The application deadline is January 31, 2026, at 23:59 UTC+2.

As a paid research assistantship, it is partially funded, offering a competitive salary starting at 2,000 EUR per month (depending on years of study), modest travel bonuses, housing assistance, and additional perks like paid vacation and social activities—though participants cover some personal expenses such as flights beyond the bonus and daily living costs. It is open to current bachelor’s or master’s students worldwide, recent graduates (from May 2025 onward), and in exceptional cases, PhD students for select projects. There is no application fee, making it accessible to all eligible applicants. You can check out more Internships, BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details

• Host Institution: Aalto University, Finland (Aalto Science Institute – AScI)
• Degree Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s ; PhD in exceptional cases/select projects
• Program Duration: 12 weeks from June to August 2026.
• Location: On-campus at Aalto University, Otaniemi campus in Espoo/Helsinki, Finland.
• Open for all Nationalities.
• Application Deadline: January 31, 2026

What This Scholarship Offers

• Salary of 2000+ EUR/month depending on # of years of study. 
• Social, cultural, outdoor, and sporting acitivties during the summer
• modest travel bonus (400/800EUR for those coming from inside/outside Europe)
• 1 week paid vacation
• assistance finding low-cost student housing
• extensive information and chat groups for visas and all aspects of your visit.
• “Get to know Finland” course (June only)
• Regular lunch gatherings

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Eligibility Criteria

• Current bachelor’s or master’s students, or those who graduated with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in May 2025 or later.
• Fourth-year undergraduates are considered at master’s level and eligible for corresponding projects.
• PhD students may apply for select projects (check descriptions); alternative funding for visiting PhDs available via direct contact with research groups.
• Open to all nationalities, including Aalto’s international/exchange students and those in Finland—though some benefits like travel bonuses may not apply to locals.
• Strong academic background and relevant skills matching project requirements; enthusiasm for research is key.
• Note: Due to EU sanctions, applicants affiliated with Russian or Belarusian institutions cannot be hired (not based on citizenship).

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Available Departments and Projects:

School of Chemical Engineering

• Department of Chemistry and Materials Science

School of Electrical Engineering

• Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation
• Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering
• Department of Information and Communications Engineering

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School of Engineering

• Department of Civil Engineering

School of Science

• Department of Applied Physics
• Department of Computer Science

For the complete list of 40+ projects check the Official Website

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How to Apply:

1. Access the application form (open until January 31, 2026).
2. Select 1–3 projects in order of preference (one form only).
3. Prepare a single PDF with: Motivation letter (1–2 pages), CV, official transcript (with grading scale explanation and English translation if needed), letter of recommendation, proof of English skills (optional but recommended), and any supporting documents.
4. Submit by the deadline.

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