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AALTO SCIENCE INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAMME

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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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UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN FINLAND TUITION FEES SCHOLARSHIP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

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LOCATION: Finland

This is a tuition fee waiver scholarship for international Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes. Tuition fees apply only to students coming from outside the EU/EEA area or Switzerland. Bachelor’s programmes usually take three years to complete, Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes take five years, and Master’s programmes typically take two years. 

ELIGIBILITY:

UEF Scholarship: The UEF Scholarship is awarded to the highest-ranked tuition fee-liable student based on admission results. One additional student may be placed on a waiting list.  The scholarship is tied to the tuition fee obligation.

Application Process: Apply through the application form when applying to UEF.

Availability: One UEF Scholarship is available per programme for all international Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes, except for Erasmus Mundus and Joint Degree programmes

UEF Tuition Waiver: In most cases, the tuition waiver is awarded to a limited number of accepted students based on their application scores. There is no waiting list. The scholarship is tied to the tuition fee obligation.

Application Process: Apply through the application form when applying to UEF.

Availability: Available for all international Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes, except for Erasmus Mundus programmes. 

30% Tuition Waiver: Available to all accepted students who are liable to pay tuition fees in the following programmes: 

Environmental Policy and Law

Research Chemists

Joint Nordic Master Programme in Environmental Law

Urban Sustainability Studies (YUFE Bachelor)

Data Engineering

50% Tuition Waiver: Offered in all other programmes, but only a limited number of students will receive this waiver. For UEF Business School programmes, the 50% waiver is granted to only a very limited number of the accepted students.

BENEFIT:

UEF Scholarship:

Coverage: 100% tuition waiver for the entire duration of the studies (3 years for Bachelor’s, 2 years for Master’s).

Number of Scholarships: One per programme.

UEF Tuition Waiver: Up to 50% of the tuition fee (in some programs 30%), applied for through the application form when applying to UEF.

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