About the program
Is the program suitable for you?
Our summer student program is addressed to senior university students of natural sciences, life sciences, medicine, technology and related areas, who want to join our research teams in Dresden some time between July and September. University students from all over the world are welcome to apply. Please check the eligibility criteria.
What is the goal of the program?
Research at the HZDR has many facets, providing students with the unique opportunity of working in natural sciences, life sciences, medicine or technology while focusing on fundamental or application driven research and development. Summer students will be an integral part of research groups. The tasks, which will be assigned to the summer students, will include hands-on operations in the labs to data analysis, scientific computing and theoretical science. It is a good opportunity to learn about day-to-day scientific life.
In which language is the program conducted?
English will be the language of communication at the workplace. We expect applicants to be fluent in English (spoken and written).
How long will the Summer Student program last
Students and their supervisors can agree on the period of time they will be at HZDR. The length of stay is eight weeks. It is mandatory that participants are present during the entire lecture period (calendar week 31 to 35).
Who will become an HZDR summer student?
Participants will be selected based on the quality of their resume, their academic grades and the content of the letter of recommendation from a professor, group leader or scientist from their university, capable of evaluating the applicant’s performance and achievements.
What kind of support will the students receive?
The students will receive the following benefits:
- Scientific lectures (between calendar week 31 and 35)
- Individual discussions and meetings with their supervisor
- Feedback about their overall performance at the end of the program
- Free accommodation
- Allowance to cover your daily expenses
- Incoming insurance (health, accidents, third-party liability)
- Support for travel expenses (partial costs)
- Official invitation letter after positive evaluation
Students are responsible for trip and visa issues.
Contact for applicants:
Please contact us by email: summer@hzdr.de
