OpenFieldUniNE Centre for Hydrogeology Alpine Groundwater Summer Traineeship
Eight-week summer field traineeship in the Swiss Jura mountains and Valais Alps, performing groundwater tracer tests, spring discharge measurements, and isotopic water analysis.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate or early Master's student in Geology, Environmental Science, or Civil Engineering with strong grades.
- English language proficiency
- Good English or French working proficiencies.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Completed coursework in physical geology, hydrology, or soil mechanics.
- Recommendation letters
- One referee letter from a geology professor.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CHF 1,800/month 8-week summer stipend plus Alpine field station lodging
- Application fee
- CHF 0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition charges.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Summer 2027 field traineeship call)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Neuchâtel documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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