OpenFieldLeiden Bio Science Park Academic & Industrial Internships
Industrial and academic graduation research internships embedding graduate students within the Netherlands' largest life sciences innovation cluster, partnering with Janssen, Galapagos, and university research institutes.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled Master's student at Leiden with completion of first-year core modules.
- English language proficiency
- Working English communication.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Resume / CV and technical project portfolio.
- Recommendation letters
- Approval from Leiden master thesis supervisor.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried internship: €800 to €1,200 per month for 3 to 6-month research internships directly embedded with biotechnology and pharma partners
- Application fee
- Free enrollment for admitted students
- Tuition / joining costs
- Included in enrolled degree curriculum; monthly compensation paid by company/lab.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027 for upcoming semester graduation internships
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Universiteit Leiden documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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