Aalto Science Institute (AScI)

The Aalto Science Institute (AScI) is a strategic initiative of the Aalto University School of Science, dedicated to advancing international collaboration and research in science and technology at the highest level. AScI’s mission encompasses exceptional quality, robust internationalization, and meaningful collaboration. Aalto researchers are supported by AScI through instruments that facilitate scientific conferences and visiting scholars at all career stages.

Four Aalto University students working at a table / photo by Unto Rautio

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News: 6.11.2024. See below for:

open call for hosts for the summer internship programme (DL Dec 11).
open call for hosts for visiting doctoral researchers from IIT Madras (DL Nov 30)

Visiting Scientist Programmes

AScI manages the application processes of three active funding instruments to bring international academics to Aalto School of Science: the Visiting Professor programme (on behalf of the Dean of the School of Science), the AScI Visiting Researcher programme, and the AScI Visiting Doctoral Reseacher programme.

Internships/Summer Research

The Aalto Science Institute international summer research (internship) programme offers undergraduate and master's students summer employment opportunities to participate first-hand in topical research, to interact with the premier research groups at Aalto University, and to network in an international environment. In support of AScI's role in internationalisation, the internships are open to students from all countries.

The application period for the 2025 programme is January 7-31, 2025
In summer 2024 there were 69 interns from 25 countries. The research projects were from 12 departments across the School of Science and the three Engineering schools.
Follow the link below for details.

AScI international summer research programme