Aalto University International Summer Research Programme 2027 in Finland

Applications will open on 7 January 2027 for the Aalto University Science Institute (AScI) International Summer Research Programme 2027 in Finland. This programme offers a paid research position in a top research group at Aalto University. It is open to bachelor’s and master’s students from all over the world, and doctoral students are accepted in exceptional cases. Projects cover science and engineering fields such as computer science, physics, chemistry, civil engineering and electrical engineering. The internship lasts 12 weeks between June and August 2027. The deadline is 31 January 2027 at 23:59 (UTC+2).

This is not a traditional scholarship. It is a paid research assistantship, so interns earn a living wage and also receive a travel bonus and other support. It is not fully funded in the sense of covering every cost, but it comes with a salary, help with housing and extra benefits. The official information does not mention any application fee. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Host Country: Finland
• Host University: Aalto University
• Programme Type: Summer Research Programme
• Open to All Nationalities: Yes.
• Funding Type: Paid research position
• Application Deadline: 31 January 2027, 23:59 (UTC+2).

What This Programme Offers:

• You receive a paid research position with a living wage
• You receive a travel bonus of 400 EUR if you come from inside Europe, or 800 EUR if you come from outside Europe.
• You receive paid time off, usually 2 days for each month of work, depending on your contract.
• You get help finding low cost student housing, which makes it easier to settle in.
• You join a “Get to know Finland” course in June to learn about life and culture in Finland.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• You must be a research oriented student. Bachelor’s and master’s students can apply, and doctoral students are accepted in exceptional cases.
• Students from all countries can apply.
• Aalto has a 3 year bachelor’s degree and a 2 year master’s degree. If you are a 4th or 5th year student, you can apply for projects listed for master’s students. It does not matter what your study programme is called.
• Each project lists the study level it accepts, so check this before you choose.
• Each project also lists skills it needs, such as Python programming, machine learning, lab work or mathematics. Choose projects that match your background.
• You need to show your English level. A test like TOEFL or IELTS is recommended but not required.
• You must submit a letter of recommendation. Applications without one will not be processed.

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Programs Available:

The 2027 projects will be published around 10 December 2026. The fields below are from the 2026 project list. The 2027 list may change, so check the official page once it is published.

• Chemistry
• Automatic Control
• Machine Learning
• Generative AI
• Medical Imaging
• AI for Healthcare
• Reinforcement Learning
• Quantum Algorithms
• Quantum Physics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Human Computer Interaction
• Interface Design
• Interaction Design
• Web Application Development
• Civil Engineering
• Hygrothermal Building Physics
• Construction Management
• Computer Vision
• Geoinformatics
• Physics and Materials Science
• Plasma Physics
• Nuclear Fusion
• Theory of Quantum Materials
• Quantum Many Body Physics
• Large Language Models
• Diffusion Models
• Algorithms and Theory
• Theoretical Computer Science
• Computational Social Science
• Computational Politics
• Computational Legal Studies
• Legal Data Science
• Computational Social Choice
• Network Science
• Data Science
• Geometric Deep Learning
• Neural ODEs
• Physics Informed Learning
• Computational Biology
• Applied Mathematics
• Bayesian Neural Networks
• Bayesian Computational Modelling
• Probabilistic Machine Learning
• Psychology
• Finance (possible new projects in 2027)

Important Dates:

• About 10 December 2026: 2027 research positions are published
• 7 January 2027: Applications open
• 31 January 2027, 23:59 (UTC+2): Application deadline
• February 2027: Student selection and interviews
• Mid March 2027: All applicants are informed of the outcome
• June to August 2027: Internship, Get to know Finland course and poster exhibition

Required Documents:

• Motivation letter
• CV
• Official transcript
• Letter of recommendation
• Proof of English skills
• Any other supporting document (optional)

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How to Apply:

1. Read the programme web pages, the FAQ and the application tips on the Aalto University website.
2. Check the 2027 project list, which will be published around 10 December 2026.
3. Choose at least one project and no more than three.
4. Prepare your documents and combine them into one PDF in the correct order.
5. Open the application form on the official AScI programme page when the call opens on 7 January 2027.
6. Fill in your personal and study details and select your projects.
7. Upload your single combined PDF.
8. Submit your application before 31 January 2027, 23:59 (UTC+2).

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