An open call for research-oriented students who are studying bachelor's, master's, and doctoral (in exceptional cases) from all over the world to join the Asci International Summer Research Programme 2026. The Asci International Summer Research Programme is organised by the Aalto Science Institute (AScI) for 12 weeks between June and August 2026 in Helsinki, Finland. The Aalto Science Institute (AScI) offers a monthly allowance and travel bonus to all selected trainees.
Aalto AScI International Summer Programme
The Aalto Science Institute (AScI) International Summer Research Programme seeks to bring together over 50 talented research-driven students to join cutting-edge projects, collaborate with top research groups at Aalto University, and connect with an international community. Cultural and social activities will be provided to enrich this unique summer experience in Finland, making it both professionally and personally rewarding. From 7200 applications in 2025, the 57 selected interns from 25 countries worked in research groups from 7 departments in Aalto's School of Science and its three Schools of Engineering.
Interns will be employed as full-time research assistants directly by the research group and will work directly with professors and other students. The interns must stay the whole duration of the research program (12 weeks). The program will take place at Aalto University, Otaniemi, Espoo / Helsinki, Finland (remote employment is not possible).
Aalto University and many others in Europe have a 3-year bachelor's degree and a 2-year master's degree. So if you are a 4th or 5th year student, you are eligible for the projects listed for master's students. It does not matter what your study programme is actually called.
For summer 2026, there are approximately 50 available positions in 46 projects for bachelor's, master's, and PhD students in 7 departments. Below is a list of the available departments and the number of interns for each department;
Eligibility | Who can apply?
- Current Bachelor's and Master's students from all over the world;
- Graduate students with a bachelor's or master's degree at the end of the previous academic year (approximately May) or later.
- Applicants must have an excellent academic record that is suitable for the proposed study project.
- Applicants must be with excellent level of English.
Financial Conditions & Benefits
- Students will be employed as research assistants and will receive a sufficient salary to cover living costs, including accommodation.
- The minimum monthly salary is 2000 EUR for bachelor's students and higher for master's students. The exact amount is set based on experience and qualifications according to the salary system of Aalto University.
- Each student will receive a modest travel bonus of 400 EUR for those coming from inside Europe and 800 EUR for those coming from outside Europe.
- Extensive information and chat groups for visas and all aspects of your visit.
- "Get to know Finland" course (June only).
- Assistance in finding low-cost student housing.
- One-week paid vacation.
- Extensive information and chat groups for visas and all aspects of your visit.
- Regular lunch gathering, Social, cultural, outdoor, and sporting activities during the summer
Timeline
Application deadline: 31st of January 2026 (strict deadline, UTC+2 )
Q&A Zoom Meeting: Meetings will be held twice in January 2026
Shortlisting and interviews: February 2026
Final hiring decision: 2nd week of March 2026 (all applicants contacted)
Internship, get to know Finland course: 12 weeks, June - August, 2026 (flexible depending on the research group)
How to apply?
To apply, you need to visit the Aalto University website and click on "Apply Now" from this page.
More details
Applicants must read through the summer research programme web pages (including the FAQ and the tips on filling the application document below) before applying and before contacting AScI or the academic contact persons.
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