OpenFieldSummer@EPFL International Research Fellowship in Computer Science
Highly selective fully funded summer research program (July to August/September) inside EPFL's School of Computer and Communication Sciences (IC), offering international students direct research collaboration with faculty mentors.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled undergraduate (completed at least 2 years of Bachelor) or Master's student in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering outside Switzerland.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent working English communication.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of purpose describing research interests and target IC school laboratories.
- Recommendation letters
- Official university transcripts, curriculum vitae, and one to two academic recommendation letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Living stipend of CHF 1,800 per month for up to 3 months, organized student housing, and round-trip travel reimbursement
- Application fee
- Free application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; fully paid international fellowship.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 29, 2026 (Strict annual deadline for Summer 2027 fellowship cohort)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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