POLYMAT – Summer Internship Programme in Spain 2026 (Fully Funded)

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

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

1. Visit the official application link (Check the link Below)
2. Fill out the application form completely.
3. Upload or attach your academic records/transcript and CV as required and Submit before the deadline of 6 March 2026.

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