Germany HZDR Summer Student Program 2025

This opportunity for undergraduate students to gain hands-on experience in leading edge research projects as part of the summer student program offered by the Germany HZDR. Systematically near the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, this eight-week work opportunity allows the work to be carried out side by side with experts at the HZDR research center in Dresden, Germany. The work experience presents a unique opportunity for students in research fields as diverse as particle physics, nuclear physics, radiation oncology, materials science, biophysics, and environmental research.

International Undergraduates Students

The program is open to undergraduates from other countries who have completed at least three years of university studies in physics, chemistry, biology, or allied fields. Fluent knowledge of English is necessary, and students must be available for the full lifetime of eight weeks. After successful selection, a stipend of nearly €1,900 per month will be received, along with free accommodation and travel encouragement. A part of the program will be lectures, seminars, and soft skills training for improving scientific knowledge of the students and professional development.

Scholarship

 Fully Funded

Deadline

 23 February 2025

Eligibility 

• Undergraduate students (BSc or MSc) in physics, chemistry, biology, or related fields
• Students who have completed at least three years of studies
• Fluency in English
• Availability for the full eight-week duration
   

Program Benefits

• Competitive stipend (approximate €1,900 per month)
• Free accommodation
• Travel assistance
• Opportunity to work on innovative research projects
• Collaboration with international experts
• Professional development and networking
   

Programs Offered

• Research projects in various fields (e.g., particle physics, radiation oncology, materials science)
• Lectures and seminars on cutting-edge research topics
• Soft skills training and workshops
• Social activities and cultural events
   

HZDR Research

• Particle Physics: Study the basic forces and particles.

• Nuclear Physics: Investigate nuclear reactions and properties.

• Radiation Oncology: Discover treatments for cancer with ion beams.

• Materials Science: New materials development with properties of study.

• Biophysics: Investigate biological systems and processes.

• Environmental Research: Analysis and mitigation of environmental implications.

Program Structure

• Welcome Week: Introduction to HZDR, research groups, and Dresden.

• Research Project: Work on an assigned project with a supervisor.

• Lectures and Seminars: Attend talks on cutting-edge research.

• Soft Skills Training: Develop skills in scientific writing, presentation, and more.

• Social Activities: Cultural events, excursions, and team-building.

Fully Funded Research Internship/Scholarship

• International Scholarship
• Summer Research Internship
• Short-term Scholarship
• Research-based Scholarship
   

Benefits of Funding

• Monthly stipend approx. €1,900
• Free accommodation
• Travel assistance

Duration: Eight weeks (July-August 2025)

Full Funding Coverage

• Stipend for month (about €1,900)
• Accommodation free of cost
• Travel support to reach Dresden
• Research project funding
• No tuition fees
• Chances to work on projects with which a student will be looking for innovative
• Association with international experts
• Professional development and networking
• International research facilities
• Various cultural and social activities
   

No Financial Liability

Selected students do not pay any application fee, tuition fee and accommodation, cost of research project.