HALRIC Research Internship Programme 2025–2026 in Europe (Deadline: Varies)

The HALRIC Research Internship Programme 2025–2026 offers an exceptional opportunity for Bachelor’s and Master’s students to engage in cutting-edge Life Science research across Europe. This prestigious initiative connects talented students with world-class research infrastructures such as MAX IV, ESS, DESY, European XFEL, and renowned universities and hospitals in the ÖKS-Hamburg Region.

The programme aims to foster international collaboration, interdisciplinary learning, and hands-on research experience for the next generation of scientists.

Degree Level and Subject Areas

• Degree Level: Bachelor’s and Master’s students

• Fields of Study:

  • Life Sciences

  • Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research

  • Structural Biology

  • Medical Sciences

  • Related fields in Life and Health Sciences

Eligible Nationalities

Students currently enrolled at one of the HALRIC partner universities are eligible to apply.

Participating Countries and Institutions

Sweden:

• Lund University

• Malmö University

• MAX IV

• ESS

• Skåne University Hospital (SUS)

Denmark:

• University of Copenhagen

• Technical University of Denmark

• Aarhus University

• University of Southern Denmark (SDU)

• Rigshospitalet / Region Hovedstaden

Germany:

• University of Hamburg

• DESY

• European XFEL

• EMBL

• University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE)

Norway:

• University of Oslo

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the HALRIC Research Internship Programme 2025–2026, applicants must:

• Be enrolled at one of the HALRIC partner universities.

• Apply for an internship in a country different from their university registration country.

• Demonstrate strong motivation and academic interest in Life Sciences.

• Show the ability to work effectively in an international and interdisciplinary research environment.

Internship Benefits

Participants in the HALRIC Internship Programme will receive numerous academic and professional advantages, including:

• Hands-on international research experience in top-tier laboratories and research centers.

• Supervision by early-career researchers such as PhD candidates and Postdoctoral fellows.

• Development of intercultural, language, and scientific skills highly valued in global careers.

• Flexible internship duration from 2–6 months, with start dates available up to March 2026.

• Access to ERASMUS+ traineeship grants through the student’s home university.

• Support for accommodation and integration into the local research community.

Application Process

Follow these steps to apply for the HALRIC Research Internship Programme 2025–2026:

1. Browse internship listings available on the official HALRIC website.

2. Prepare your application documents, including:

   • Cover Letter

   • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

   • Certificate of Enrolment

   • Contact details of an academic reference

3. Submit your application directly to the hosting institution.

4. Copy Julia Gottwald at julia.gottwald@bwfgb.hamburg.de when submitting your application.

5. Await selection results from the host institution.

6. Confirm internship recognition with your home university if it counts toward academic requirements.

Open Internship Opportunities (2025–2026)

Explore the latest openings under the HALRIC Research Internship Programme:

1. Uncovering the Processive Mechanism of Bacteriophage Endosilidase NF with Time-Resolved Crystallography
   Institution: Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf
   Deadline: 31 August 2025

2. Unravelling HCMV Immune Evasion
   Institution: Hamburg Consortium
   Deadline: 30 November 2025

3. Understanding Legumin-Legumin Interactions with X-rays and Light Scattering
   Institution: Lund University
   Deadline: December 2025

Why Apply for the HALRIC Research Internship Programme?

The HALRIC Research Internship Programme 2025–2026 offers a remarkable opportunity for motivated students to:

• Gain world-class research training and technical skills.

• Build international networks and strengthen collaboration among European research institutions.

• Lay the groundwork for future careers in biomedical and life science research.

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