The Amgen Scholars Programme aims to open the door to research opportunities at tens of host institutions across Europe, North America, Asia and Australasia.

Made possible through a 16-year, $74 million commitment from the Amgen Foundation, Amgen Scholars allows undergraduates from across the globe to participate in cutting-edge research opportunities at world-class institutions. 

Undergraduate participants benefit from undertaking a research project under top faculty, being part of a cohort-based experience of seminars and networking events, and taking part in a symposium in their respective region where they meet their peers, learn about biotechnology, and hear from leading scientists.

The deadline for applications to all host institutions is 1 February 2025 (usually in the local time of the country you are applying to).

Please see the Amgen Scholars webpages for specific details about host institutions, programme dates, eligibility, funding, application procedures, and contact details.

The SJTU International Summer Research Internship Programme seeks to promote international research collaboration and to enhance the academic environment at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. It offers top undergraduate students from around the world the opportunity to work at world class research laboratories under prominent research professors.

This opportunity is suitable for students from NMS, Bioscience and Life Sciences backgrounds.

When: Dates for 2025 TBC

Funding: Application fee: approx 400RM. Full tuition fee approx 8000RMB

Application deadline: TBC

Applying: Students are advised to apply directly to the host institution and to inform the Global Mobility Office once an application has been submitted. A reminder that this opportunity is not for credit, however students will receive official transcripts/certificates.

Need more information: Visit: SJTU Summer Research Internship Programme

The Singapore International Pre-Graduate Award (SIPGA) supports short-term research attachments for top international students at A*STAR, giving you the unique opportunity to experience the vibrant scientific environment in A*STAR Research Institutes and Consortia, and work with distinguished and world-renowned researchers.

This award is eligible for students who are pursuing their Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees. If you’re considering PhD studies in A*STAR, do apply for the Singapore International Graduate Award (SINGA) programme.

Eligibility: This opportunity for a minimum two month internship is open to students in Biomedical, Science and Engineering related disciplines who are undergraduate students in their third or fourth year, or Master students.

Fees and funding: Students are given a monthly stipend of $1,500.

Further details: More information, including the application procedure and deadlines is available on the SIPGA website.

Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) offers one of the world's most exotic summer programmes, whereby students gain hands-on research internship experience in the latest scientific fields together with the opportunity to take summer courses and obtain fundamental Korean language skills. The entire eight week programme begins with a full four week cultural and language course followed by four weeks of scientific research at UNIST. Also, lots of excursions to modern and historical places are offered to experience real Korean life.

This is a summer internship programme for students majoring in science and other relevant fields. It provides students with an opportunity to gain the experience of "real graduate-school life" or "research-centred life." UTRIP is a gateway to pursuing an advanced degree and experiencing academic life at our university. Participants on UTRIP will also be granted financial support to cover their costs and expenses.

This opportunity is suitable for students from NMS and Bioscience backgrounds.

When: TBC

Eligibility: Undergraduate students in science and related fields. Applicants must be returning to at least another semester of their undergraduate degree at their home university after the summer programme.

Funding: No program fees are charged, and all selected participants will be given free housing, a stipend, and (partial) airfare support.

Application deadline: TBC

Applying: Students are advised to apply directly to the host institution and to inform the Global Mobility Office once an application has been submitted. A reminder that this opportunity is not for credit, however students will receive official transcripts/certificates.

Need more information: The University of Tokyo Research Internship Programme

UBC is a hub for outstanding researchers from around the world and welcomes visiting international research students (VIRS) to participate in our community of inquiry. The VIRS program is for students to conduct full-time research full-time at UBC. The student is under the supervision of a UBC faculty member.

The student should be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or graduate-equivalent program at an international university

Eligibility:

• A VIRS student must meeting all of the following criteria:
• Not have Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status
• Intend to come to UBC solely for the purpose of research that aligns with their academic program at their home university
• Plan to engage in research education and conduct research for one month or longer (maximum 12 months)
• Have no intention to enter into an employment relationship with the university related to the research
• Obtain the approval for research activities at UBC by obtaining signatures from:

1. Host supervisor (i.e. a UBC faculty member who has agreed to act as supervisor through the proposed research period at UBC)
2. UBC Department Head for the unit or laboratory with which the visiting research student will be affiliated
3. Home university or sponsoring program
4. Supervisor from home institution

Applying: Students are advised to apply directly to the host institution and to inform the Global Mobility Office once an application has been submitted. A reminder that this opportunity is not for credit, however students will receive official transcripts/certificates.

More information: University of British Columbia - Visiting International Research Students (VIRS)

The UNIL's School of Biology launches a call for applications to the 2025 Summer Undergraduate Research (SUR) Programme in the biological sciences.

This English-taught 8-week programme (July 7th to August 28th, 2025) aims at introducing Bachelor-level students to the world of biological and biomedical research: Individual students will be each integrated in a different experimental research laboratory of the School of Biology. 

A full scholarship toward tuition costs, living expenses and justified travel costs will be awarded to all selected participants.

Application deadline: The online application for the SUR Programme 2025 will open by mid-November 2024. Please monitor the UNIL website below for updates.

Find programme information on the UNIL website.