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WESTLAKE UNIVERSITY’S 2025 SUMMER RESEARCH INTERNSHIP: A PREMIER OPPORTUNITY FOR ASPIRING SCIENTISTS

Application Deadline: April 14th, 2025, at 12:00 PM (Chinese Standard Time).

LOCATION: China

Westlake University is set to host their highly anticipated 2025 Summer Research Internship. This immersive six-week program, running from July 14th, 2025, to August 22nd, 2025, invites ambitious international students to engage in cutting-edge research alongside world-class faculty. Designed for individuals pursuing or recently completing a bachelor’s or master’s degree, this internship provides an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to scientific advancement in a dynamic and innovative environment.

ELIGIBILITY:

The program is open to non-PRC citizens who hold a valid passport and meet one of the following criteria:

Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree, with expected graduation in 2026 or 2027.

Have already completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree.

Applicants should have a background in one of the following fields: Biology, Basic Medicine, Clinical Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Pharmacy, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electronic Science and Technology, Computer Science and Technology, Environmental Science and Engineering, Or a related discipline.

Application Timeline: The application period runs from March 11th, 2025, at 12:00 PM to April 14th, 2025, at 12:00 PM (Chinese Standard Time).

Aspiring applicants are encouraged to prepare their materials early to ensure a strong and competitive application.

A Multidisciplinary Research Experience:

The Westlake Summer Research Internship spans across our four prestigious schools:

School of Science

School of Engineering

School of Life Sciences

School of Medicine

Each participant will become an integral member of a dedicated research team, working under the mentorship of distinguished scientists. The program fosters a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach, ensuring interns gain valuable exposure to a variety of scientific perspectives. In addition to laboratory work, interns will participate in research forums, interdisciplinary roundtable discussions, and cultural activities, allowing them to engage deeply with both their research and the vibrant Hangzhou community.

Westlake University 2025 Summer Research Internship.pdf

If you are ready, click here to apply soon!

BENEFIT:

Application fees, internship program fees, and on-campus housing fees are waived. The university will provide a living allowance of 2,475 RMB for interns during the six-week program. Interns are responsible for the costs of visas, health insurance, and travel to and from Westlake University.

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INFORMATION CONTROLS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

Application Deadline: February 28, 2025; 23:59 (11:59 PM) GMT

LOCATION: USA

The ICFP supports researchers examining how governments in countries, regions, or areas of OTF’s core focus are restricting the free flow of information, cutting access to the open internet, and implementing censorship mechanisms, thereby threatening the ability of global citizens to exercise basic human rights and democracy; work focused on mitigation of such threats is also supported.

ELIGIBILITY:

Applications are open to experienced researchers from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines and can include students and junior to mid-career practitioners with demonstrated ability and expertise. Typically, ICFP fellows have experience in fields such as computer science, engineering, information security research, software development, social sciences, law, and data visualization, among others.

To get a better sense of the ICFP community, you can read about fellows from round one, round two, round three, round four, round five, round six, round seven, round eightround nine, and round ten.

Criteria:

Individuals of all ages irrespective of nationality, residency, creed, gender, or other factors, with the exception that OTF is not able to support applicants within countries that the United States has trade restrictions or export sanctions as determined by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control;

who demonstrate skill and ability to assist in efforts to overcome information controls; 

who demonstrate a desire to grow their knowledge and skills through a collaborative, cross-discipline approach; 

and who demonstrate a commitment to reach audiences outside of the research community.

BENEFIT:

Three, six, nine or twelve month fellowships available

Fellows work full-time with a supportive host organization of their choosing

Usually offered to postdoctoral, doctoral students, and experienced researchers with demonstrated ability and expertise

Monthly stipend of $7,000 USD

Travel stipend of $1,250 to $5,000 USD, depending on the fellowship length

Equipment stipend of $1,250 to $5,000 USD, depending on the fellowship length

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