The DESY Summer Student Program 2026 is an 8-week, fully funded research training opportunity for Bachelor’s and Master’s students worldwide. Up to 100 students will work in one of Europe’s top laboratories—DESY in Hamburg or Zeuthen—gaining hands-on experience in physics, computing, engineering, and related fields. No application fee and no IELTS required.

Who Can Apply?

• Final-year Bachelor’s students

• First-year Master’s students

• Students from all nationalities

• Applicants from physics, natural sciences, computing, or related fields

What Is Covered?

• Free accommodation

• Financial support for living expenses

• Partial travel reimbursement

• Official invitation letter

• Access to DESY labs and research groups

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must have completed at least 3 years of undergraduate studies

• Must be a final-year Bachelor’s or first-year Master’s student by summer 2026

• Not eligible if you have completed (or will complete) a Master’s degree by summer 2026

• Must not have participated in a previous DESY summer program

• Non-EU/EEA applicants require a work permit (processed after selection)

How to Apply:
Submit an online application through the DESY application portal and upload the required documents:

• CV

• Bachelor’s degree certificate

• Academic transcript

• Two reference letters

• (Non-EU students) Passport copy + Enrollment certificate + Enrollment declaration

Deadline:
31 January 2026.