Aalto Science Institute international summer research programme

The application period for the 2025 programme is January 7-31, 2025 

Please follow this page for updates on the program.

About the 2024 summer research programme call 

• The summer 2024 programe was a great success. We received a record of over 4300 applications from 123 countries. 69 hired interns from 25 countries spent a productive and enjoyable summer here at Aalto University.

Positions are potentially available in all schools within Aalto university. They are the schools of Science, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business, and Arts, Design and Architecture. Typically all the positions are in the schools of science and engineering. The positions usually last for twelve weeks in the period June to August, which is the maximum length of an AScI contract.

The students are employed as research assistants directly by the departments and research groups, and the exact timing of the employment should be agreed upon with the hosting department.

Applicants must read through the programme web pages before contacting AScI. For FAQ see the "How to apply to the AScI international summer research programme" page linked to above. The FAQ includes some info on EU sanctions. 

AScI application and selection schedule

In the selection of students, priority is given to students who have not previously studied or worked at Aalto.

Application schedule

Activities for AScI summer researchers

• "Get to know Finland" course. This course is offered only in June.
• Regular lunch gatherings.
• Social, culutral and sports activities and day trips.
• AScI poster exhibiton. In mid to late August the participants will present the scientific results of their summer work to the Aalto community. (2023 exhibition notice)

Location

All positions are located on the Aalto University Otaniemi campus in Espoo, Finland. (Remote employment is not possible.)

Salary

Students will be employed as research assistants by their hosting department. The salary is sufficient to cover living costs, including accommodation. The salary is determined based on experience and qualifications according to the salary system of Aalto University. The minimum salary is 1800 €/ month for bachelor's students and higher for master's students. In addition, a single fixed travel bonus is paid (400€/800€ for those inside/outside Europe).

Housing & Relocation

• Selected summer researcher will get access to extensive documention and AScI chat groups. This incudes info on visa, housing, and other info about moving to and living in Finland.
•  AScI directly helps with all these issues. 
• Some housing is available directly through student housing organiztions. Subletting from students who are away for the summer is one of the best options. 

Contact Info for Applicants

• For academic questions concerning the research topic, please contact the academic contact person listed in each topic description. See the "AScI international summer research program: 2024 project list" page linked to above.
• For general questions concerning the programme or application procedure, contact the AScI admin at after reading the FAQ on the the page "How to apply to the AScI international summer research programme" linked to above
  • [email protected]
  • AScI applicants zulip chat platform: https://asci-applicants.zulip.aalto.fi/join/pk76gyvr3bele74tmgoohnsj/

  • Q&A zoom meeting: To be announced

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