Overview
The Summer Research Fellowship programme offers the opportunity for highly motivated undergraduate students from all over the world to get involved in summer research activities under the guidance of professors and researchers of INSAIT. The programme is modelled after the most successful summer research programmes at MIT, Caltech, and ETH Zurich.
Duration
The programme lasts 8-10 weeks with the exact length of the summer project decided between the student and their mentor. In order for students to benefit optimally from the programme, we do not allow summer projects to be carried out remotely. Students must be present at the institute in Sofia, Bulgaria, for a minimum of 8 (maximum 10) weeks during the summer.
Subsidy
The selected students will receive a monthly stipend of 1500 euros to cover their living expenses and accommodation. Accommodation for the students will be arranged and the cost will be deducted from their stipend. We also provide travelling support for the successful candidates.
Who can apply
Undergraduate students enrolled at any accredited university are eligible to apply. Students must be enrolled in a STEM major such as computer science or mathematics. To be eligible, applicants must also have a minimum GPA of 3.5 (out of 4.0) or the equivalent in the corresponding grading system. We strongly encourage applications from communities generally underrepresented in STEM.
How to apply
Candidates need to submit their application materials before the deadline via our online platform. Your application should include:
- A current CV (in pdf format)
- An unofficial transcript from your university (in pdf format)
- A one-page letter of motivation (in pdf format)
- Please indicate (1) why you are interested in our summer research programme, (2) two research areas at INSAIT in which you are interested, (3) if you have previous research experience
Apply here.
