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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSISTANTS PROGRAM IN FRANCE (ALVE) 2026-2027

Application Deadline: February 22, 2026

LOCATION: France

Would you like to gain 7 months’ international work experience? The ALVE France Education International program is for you. From January 13, 2026, to February 22, we are accepting applications for the position of English Language Assistant to work in France during the 2026-2027 school year.

ELIGIBILITY:

Candidates must be NIGERIAN citizens. Permanent residents are not eligible for this program.
Candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age by the start of the mission.
Candidates must have completed their secondary education in NIGERIA.
Candidates must have completed at least four years of university studies at the time of application.
Experience in teaching or volunteering in educational projects will be highly valued
A minimum B1 Level in French is required (DELF or DALF certificates required)
Candidates must be native English speakers.
Candidates should preferably be single, as the salary of an assistant is not adequate to support dependents.
Selected candidates will be required to provide proof of sufficient financial means to purchase their flight ticket and to cover their living expenses during the first month, prior to obtaining their visa
Candidates must select one of the ten Alliances Françaises or the Institut Français du Nigeria in the « Professeur Evaluateur » field. Applications that do not follow this procedure will be automatically disqualified

Please note that shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview (physical or online) in one of the following locations, depending on the city closest to your place of residence: Abuja (Institut français du Nigeria) and Alliances Françaises in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Enugu, Kaduna, Owerri, Ilorin, Kano, Jos, or Maiduguri.

BENEFIT:

The Language Assistant Programme offers the opportunity to teach English in France for 7 months to children of all ages.

Enhance cultural exchange and English language teaching in French schools while discovering France and enjoying an international experience

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AALTO SCIENCE INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAMME

Application Deadline: 31 January 2026 23:59 (UTC+2)

LOCATION: Finland

The Aalto Science Institute (AScI) International Summer Research Programme seeks 50+ talented research-driven students to join cutting-edge projects, collaborate with top research groups at Aalto University, and connect with an international community. Cultural and social activities enrich this unique summer experience in Finland, making it both professionally and personally rewarding.

ELIGIBILITY:

Calling all research-oriented students: Spend Summer 2026 in Finland with a transformative research assistantship at Aalto University. Open to bachelor’s, master’s, and—in exceptional cases—doctoral students worldwide.

You are eligible to apply if you (a) are a current bachelor’s or master’s student, or (b) graduated with a bachelor’s or master’s degree at the end of the previous academic year (approximately May) or later. 

Aalto, like much of Europe, has a 3-year bachelor’s degree and a 2-year master’s degree. So if you are in your 4th year of study, you are considered to be at the master’s level. In any case, the specification in the project is not so strict; it is more to indicate the expected level of knowledge. 

While the majority of projects are for bachelor’s and master’s students, some projects are open to PhD applicants. Check the project descriptions for details.  Moreover, visiting PhD students can be funded through a different process. Contact the Aalto professor or research group directly, and if they are interested in hosting your visit, they can apply to AScI for funding to cover your travel and accommodation for two months. Research groups may also have other funding sources.

The internships are open to all students. Note that for local students, the benefits of the AScI program, such as travel bonuses and relocation help, might not apply. Additionally, most positions are available to local students through departmental calls within Aalto. If you are hired through a departmental call, you may still join our social activities. Get in touch! 

Timeline:

Positions published16.12.2025 (approximately)
Applications opened07.01.2026
Deadline for applications31.01.2026 (UTC+2) 
Student selection and interviewsFebruary
All applicants informed of the outcome mid-March
Internship, get to know Finland course, poster exhibitionJune-August 2026 (12 weeks)—see FAQ for flexibility

The call for the 2026 summer research positions will be open 7-31 January 2026. 

The application link is below. 

On the application form you need to indicate at least one, but no more than three, projects. You can apply for a maximum of three projects, but you must not submit more than one application form.

This page is only about the application process. For information about the programme and projects, please see the links below.

Aalto Science Institute (AScI) international summer research programme 2026 APPLY HERE! 

BENEFIT:

Besides the opportunity to take your first steps as an international researcher at Finland’s top university while earning a living wage: 

Modest travel bonus (400/800 EUR 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

Social, cultural, outdoor, and sporting activities during the summer

Final “poster exhibition” where you get to present your work

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