An excellent opportunity for university students and recent graduates from all over the world to apply for Aalto Science Institute International Summer Research at Aalto University in Helsinki, Finland. This opportunity is an ideal opportunity for students who wants to experience a transformative three-month research assistantship at Aalto University and make of your summer in Finland. This program is organised and supported by Aalto University.
Aalto AScI International Summer program
The Aalto Science Institute (AScI) International Summer Research Programme seeks to bring together over 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 will be provided to enrich this unique summer experience in Finland, making it both professionally and personally rewarding. In 2024, there were 68 selected interns from 23 countries worked in research groups from 12 departments in Aalto's School of Science and its three Schools of Engineering.
Interns will be employed as a full-time research research assistant directly by the research group and will work directly with professors and other students. The interns must stay the whole duration of the research program (12 weeks). The program will take place at Aalto University, Otaniemi, Espoo / Helsinki, Finland (remote employment is not possible).
For Aalto university and many others in Europe, has a 3 year bachelor's degree and 2 year masters's degree. So if you are a 4th or 5th year student you are eligible for projects listed for master's students. It does not matter what your study programme is actually called.
For summer 2025 there are approximately 50 available positions for bachelor's and master's students in 7 departments. below is a list for the available departments and the number of interns for each department;
Eligibility | Who can apply?
- Current Bachelor's and Master's students from all over the world;
- Graduate students with a bachelor's or master's degree at the end of the previous academic year (approximately May) or later.
- Applicants must have an excellent academic record that is suitable for the proposed study project;
- Applicants must be with excellent level in English.
Financial conditions & Benefits
- Students will be employed as research assistants and will receive a sufficient salary to cover living costs, including accommodation.
- The minimum monthly salary is 2000 EUR for bachelor's students and higher for master's students. The exact amount is set based on experience and qualifications according to the salary system of Aalto University.
- Each student will receive a fixed travel bonus of 400 EUR for those coming from inside Europe and 800 EUR for those coming from outside Europe.
- Extensive information and chat groups for visas and all aspects of your visit.
- "Get to know Finland" course (June only).
- Assistance finding low-cost student housing.
- One-week paid vacation.
- Extensive information and chat groups for visas and all aspects of your visit.
- Regular lunch gathering, Social, cultural, outdoor, and sporting acitivities during the summer
Timeline
Application opens: 7th of January 2025
Application deadline: 31st of January 2025 (strict deadline, UTC+2 )
Q&A Zoom Meeting: Thursday, 9th and 15th of January at 16:00 (UTC+2)
Shortlisting and interviews: February 2025
Final hiring decision: 2nd week of March 2025 (all applicants contacted)
Internship, get to know Finland course: June - August 2025 (12 weeks)
How to apply ?
to apply you need to visit Aalto University website and click on "APPLY HERE" from this page.
More details
Applicants must read through the summer research programme web pages (including the FAQ and the tips on filling the application document below) before applying and before contacting AScI or the academic contact persons.
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