HZDR Summer Student Program 2024 in Germany
About the program
Is the program suitable for you?
Our summer student program is addressed to students of natural and related sciences, who want to join our research teams in Dresden some time between July and September. Master's and Diploma 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 (physical and life sciences) while focusing on fundamental or application driven research or technology 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 minimum length of stay is six weeks and the maximum is nine weeks. Based on previous years' experience, we recommend a stay of eight weeks. It is important that participants are present during the entire lecture period (29 July to 30 August 2024).
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 scientific and financial benefits:
Scientific lectures (between end of July and end of August 2022)
Individual discussions and meetings with their supervisor
Feedback about their overall performance at the end of the program
Free accommodation during the whole stay
A grant of 36,-€ per day (enough to cover everyday expenses)
Travel insurance and bus tickets
Application
Am I an eligible candidate for the Summer Student Program?
If you are interested in applying for the summer students program, please check that you fulfill the following requirements:
You are a master's or Diploma student of natural sciences (physical or life sciences) or related studies.
You should hold a Bachelor degree. In the case of diploma degree programs, you need to have a confirmation of passing the third year of studies before the upcoming summer.
You can prove a good academic performance through your grades and a letter of recommendation written by a scientist who knows you and your work and is in the position to evaluate it.
You must have a valid university enrollment covering the whole period of the program (student ID).
You have good knowledge of the English language in order to take part in all activities of the program.
Applicants already holding a master's degree but not being student of a different master course as well as PhD students are not eligible for the program.
Students who had a contract at HZDR one year before first of July of the targeted year are not eligible for the summer student program.
Please also check the FAQs.The candidates will be selected according to their academic performance, the research area chosen in the application form and their field of studies or specialization. The student, however, will make the final decision for a specific research group.
How to apply for the Summer Student Program
These are the application steps:
Fill out the application form.
When filling out the application form, please:
Enter the required information about yourself and your education.
Rank the proposed research fields according to your priorities. You can also exclude fields, but be aware that the more fields you exclude, the lower your chances of being accepted.
Select the kind of work you would prefer to do (experimental including data processing, theoretical including programming).
Specify the period of time you are available. Please notice that we expect you to stay for at least 6 weeks and 9 weeks at most. Your presence during the lecture period from 29 July to 30 August is obligatory (core time). We will not make any exception.
Upload a Curriculum Vitae in English.
Upload a copy of your academic grades/records.
Upload a copy of your student ID.
You will receive a link where a professor or senior scientist can upload a letter of recommendation. Please make sure, that we receive the letter before the deadline.
Acceptance or rejection notifications will be sent by email once the selection has been made (no later than the middle of April 2024).
The application period ends on 23 February 2024.