Global Internship and Research Placements 2025

For more information visit the ISTernship Webpage

Location: University of Graz

Programs Available: Programs of Study

Type of Placement: In-Person

Placement Dates

• 8 - 12 weeks between May and August
• *** Dates vary depending on programs.***

Number of Spots

• 1 - 2 Spots.
• ***Varies depending on programs***

Requirements

• Minimum GPA - 5.5
• Minimum 3 years of study at the home institution.
• ***Varies depending on programs***

Housing Information

• Uni Graz does not have a student dorm but there are a great number of different student dorms available in Graz. Students will receive information on student housing options and can decide which one they want to apply to.

Organization: Pinelands Creative Workshop (PCW)

Location: St. Michael, Barbados

Type of placement: Remote and in-person

Website: http://www.pinelandscreativeworkshop.org

Position DescriptionPlease view the full job description for more information.

Language: English

Testimonial
“Some highlights of my internship were that I was able to participate in a high-level panel discussion and emcee one of our closing ceremonies. I was also able to connect with prolific organizations like the Ministry of Labour and UN Women." - Marierose T, summer 2019 intern Read more on Facebook or Instagram.

Mammal Monitoring Technician

 
Location: Tortuguero, Costa Rica

Type of placement: In- Person

Website: http://coterc.org

Position Description: The intern, working under the direction of the COTERC station manager at the Caño Palma Biological Station, will continue the established comparative transects used in the large mammal monitoring program (includes surveys of neotropical river otters). The intern will work in coordination with the station manager and research coordinator to maintain the transects and with routine data collection for tracks on these transects. The intern will also assist in the ongoing sea turtle conservation program and other programs where deemed necessary. Please view the full job description for more information.

Eligibility Requirements: Biological background preferred, with knowledge of conservation      biology and the development of renewable resource management.

Additional Information: Interns pay $255 a week towards their housing, food (3 meals a day) and training/supervision. They also cover their transportation costs for arrival and departure to/from the station.

Language: English; a sound knowledge of Spanish is important but not required.

Testimonial
“I definitely believe that I came out of it with a well-developed sense of self-discipline and conscientiousness. I now feel like it is a lot easier for me to handle negative emotions and navigate unpleasant situations. As for professional accomplishments, I have developed an excellent attention to detail and the ability to apply my theoretical training in order to solve complex problems out in the field." - Kateryna Z, summer 2018 intern

Research Assistant (Marine Turtle Study)

 
Location: Tortuguero, Costa Rica

Type of placement: In- Person

Website: http://coterc.org

Position Description: The intern will work under the guidance of the COTERC manager at Caño Palma Biological Station, and with current program leaders on the north beach with the ongoing sea turtle conservation program. The intern will also assist the large mammal monitoring program (includes surveys of neotropical river otters) and other projects as deemed necessary. The intern will get the opportunity to participate in a range of research.

Please view the full job description for more information.

Eligibility Requirements: Biological background preferred, with knowledge of conservation      biology and the development of renewable resource management.

Additional Information: Interns pay $255 a week towards their housing, food (3 meals a day) and training/supervision. They also cover their transportation costs for arrival and departure to/from the station.

Language: English; a sound knowledge in the Spanish language with good communications skills is useful.

Testimonial : “I gained a much deeper appreciation for environmental awareness. I would strongly encourage other students to participate in global experiences and expand their comfort zone. In regards to the COTERC internship, it opened my eyes to how much you can travel with a Biology degree and use it as another avenue to explore the world." - Jasmine J, summer 2019 intern Read more on Facebook or Instagram.

Community Conservation

 
Location: Tortuguero, Costa Rica

Type of placement: In- Person

Website: http://coterc.org

Position Description: Interns will work under direction of the Station Manager and Research Coordinator, to develop environmental education resources. In a program ever-evolving to meet an unpredictable educational environment, we aim to create resources which can be displayed in the community or the classroom.
Please view the full job description for more information.

Eligibility Requirements: Biological background preferred, with knowledge of conservation      biology and the development of renewable resource management.

Additional Information: Interns pay $255 a week towards their housing, food (3 meals a day) and training/supervision. They also cover their transportation costs for arrival and departure to/from the station.

Language: Fluent English; advanced Spanish

Organization: Ontario/Rhône-Alpes (ORA) Summer Research Program

Location : Rhône-Alpes, France

Website: https://www.yorku.ca/ouinternational/summer-research-program/

Overview: The Ontario/Rhône-Alpes Student Exchange Program offers students the opportunity to spend 3 months in the summer at a university in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes engaged in research projects relevant to their studies in Ontario.

When Can You Go: May 1st - July 31st.

Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students in all disciplines

Language Competence: No French knowledge is required (depending on the host professor)

Placement

• List of Labs
• Students need to find their own placement, e.g. with the help of their nominating professor at their home university

Additional Information

• Costs: Students pay for living expenses in France, flight, and other associated costs.
• Scholarship:
  • ORA SRP scholarship: $1,500 - (***Canadian citizens and permanent residence only***) 
  • The stipend from the French lab is to be determined
• While international students are NOT eligible for the ORA scholarship, they could be eligible for the stipend from the French labs.
• ORA Presentation Slides

Organization: Teaching Assistant Program

Location: France

Website: https://francecanadaculture.org/english-teaching-assistant/

Overview: This program is a joint initiative of the French Ministry of Education, France Education International (formerly known as CIEP), and the Cultural Services of the French Embassy in Canada. The program’s goal is to strengthen English-language instruction in French schools by establishing a native speaker presence, while also providing Canadian Francophiles with an excellent teaching experience abroad and first-hand knowledge of French language and culture.

When Can You Go

• Duration: 7 months
• Dates: October to April

Eligibility Requirements

• Canadian citizenship or citizen of a country participating in the program and in possession of a Canadian permanent resident card
• English as a first language
• Aged between 20 and 35 years old at the beginning of the program (Oct.1st each year)
• Intermediate proficiency in French (minimum B1 level)
• Completion of at least 2 years of university studies on the application date
• Mostly schooled in Canada (up to high school)
• Proof of motivation and French proficiency level provided by a current or former university teacher

Job Duties

• Assistants teach a minimum of 12 hours per week in up to 3 schools (close location to one another). Classes are conducted mostly in English. Teaching assistants conduct all of a class with a referent teacher or part of the class, independently.
• Typical duties include serving as a resource person in conversation groups, providing small group/individual tutorials, introducing students to Canadian culture and history as well as facilitating cultural understanding between France and Canada. Assignments vary depending on the school’s needs and the assistant’s abilities.
• Contracts are available at two different school levels:
  • Elementary School: children aged 8-11 years old
  • Secondary School: students aged 11-18 years old.

Application Information
You will need to apply through ADELE portal and York needs to approve. Please consult it if you need help with ADELE: goglobal@yorku.ca

Additional Information

•  Stipend: 800 € (about 1080$ CAD) per month.
• Click here to view the flyer

Location: Goethe University, Frankfurt, Germany

Type of placement: In-person

Overview: Goethe Research Experience Programme (GREP) offers fellowships for advanced undergraduate and master students of high academic standing to gain cutting-edge research experience in one of Goethe University’s multidisciplinary profile areas of research. Students can benefit from individual supervision by excellent researchers, build their own research network, and strengthen their academic and intercultural competencies through working and studying with professionals and students from all over the world.

Description

• Program Description
• Program Information
• Optional intensive German language course at Goethe-Institute before or during the research visit (online / face-to-face)
• English as a working language
• Exclusive orientation program, social activities, and excursions in and around the city of Frankfurt
• Individual mentoring and supervision by research professionals from GU
• Personal advice on visa application, mandatory insurance, etc. by the Global Office

Duration

• Summer Intake 2026:
  • Research visits: 8 to 12 weeks
• Fall intake 2026/2027*** (only for Master's students at York):
  • October 2026- March 2027
  • Research visits: 2 to 6 months

***The exact dates and duration of the research visits are arranged individually!

Research Details

• Research projects are available in the research profile areas at GU in the scientific fields of life, natural and social sciences, and humanities
• Students are placed in an established research group and conduct their own research under close mentoring and supervision by research staff at GU
• Students can pursue an individual research project, e.g. in preparation for their final thesis (2-3 months)
• Students from natural and life sciences can complete a laboratory visit as part of a mandatory elective module in specific degree programs at GU (2-3 months)
• Students can write their final thesis under dual supervision by the home institution and GU (3-6 months)
• Students discuss their research results in a final paper and oral presentation at the end of their stay

Eligibility

• Bachelor or Master level student status at the time of application (fall intake will only be open to Master's students)
• Good to very good academic standing (GPA of 3.0; on a 4.0 U.S. scale)
• Strong research interest matching the selected research project
• Proof of previous research experience and/or relevant extracurricular activities

Fellowship and Services

• Accommodation in private student residence incl. full coverage of rent
• Partial travel allowance (up to € 1.000)
• Free intensive German language course 
• Free access to public transport and museums
• Tuition waiver for university enrolment including access to campus networks
• Coverage of health insurance for students who do not have the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)
• Personal advice on visa application, mandatory insurance etc.

Additional Resources:

• Goethe Research Experience Program (GREP)
• Online information sessions- coming shortly!

Organization: Ontario/Baden-Württemberg (OBW) Summer Research Program

Location : Germany

Website: https://www.yorku.ca/ouinternational/obw-summer-research-program/

Overview: The Ontario/Baden-Württemberg Summer Research Program is open to Ontario graduate and undergraduate students in science, engineering, and health science disciplines. Each successful applicant will spend two to three calendar months in the summer at a university in Baden-Württemberg engaged in research projects relevant to their studies in Ontario.

Timing: 2 or 3 months during the summer

Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students in science, engineering, and health science disciplines

Language Competence: No German-language prerequisite (with the agreement of the host professor)

Placement

• List of Baden-Württemberg Universitites
• Students need to arrange their own placement — see our website for more details

Additional Information

• Costs:  Students pay for living expenses in Germany, flight, and other associated costs.
• Scholarship is only applicable for citizens and permanent residence only.
• International students are encouraged to apply

Organization: The Canadian Institute in Greece

Location: Athens, Greece

Type of placement: In-person

Website: http://www.cig-icg.gr

Overview

• The Canadian Institute in Greece (CIG) is a privately-funded, not-for-profit organization, incorporated in Canada, which seeks to promote Canadian research and education in fields relating to Greece’s heritage.
• The Institute advances knowledge of Greece in all periods by sponsoring and promoting archaeological fieldwork, providing resources for scholarly research, and disseminating results. The Institute is also charged by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture with primary responsibility for all Canadian archaeological fieldwork projects, and seeks to support the investigation, preservation, and presentation of Greece’s cultural heritage.
• The Institute promotes research in all aspects of ancient, Byzantine and modern Greek studies, including classics, history, art history, anthropology and the fine arts. This is achieved through:
  • an academic programme of seminars, lectures, and conferences;
  • the provision of services for its members, including applications for study and fieldwork permits;
  • advice on the development of research programmes; access to accommodation and library facilities in Athens;
  • the provision of fellowships for graduate and post-doctoral research in Greece, and internships for undergraduate and graduate students to experience academic life in Athens through the services of CIG.
• The Institute also sponsors Canadian cultural activities in Greece.

Description

• Placement: In - Person
• Unpaid Position; accomodation provided
• Social Media:
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIN
• CIG Internship Position Description

When Can You Go: May to July

Eligibility

• Some knowledge of or interest in Hellenic Studies in its broadest sense (e.g. Classics, Archaeology, Ancient History, Art History, Philosophy, Philology, Modern Greece).
• Fluency in both official languages would be a bonus, as would knowledge of Greek.

Additional Information

• Cost Associated:
  • Round-trip flight to Athens, travel insurance, food and drink.
• Housing: Accommodation is provided, free of charge, for the duration of the internship, in the Institute’s own guest apartment.

Language: Fluency in both official languages would be a bonus.

Testimonial
“There is so much I could say about my internship, but this could go on for a while. So, in a nutshell, this was probably one of the most amazing, eye-opening, enlightening, and life changing experience I have ever had. I have learned more in the time span of these past three months, even just about myself, than I could ever have learned in the span of a year." - Monica S, summer 2019 intern Read more on Facebook or Instagram.

Organization: The Gori Collection of Site-Specific Art

Location: Santomato di Pistoia, Italy

Website: http://www.goricoll.it

Overview:

• The Gori Collection located at the Fattoria di Celle i Santomato di Pistoia is the world's first private collection devoted to site specific art.
• Begun in the early '80s the property now counts about 80 installations of which some 50 are situated either in the English-style romantic garden or among the vineyards and olive groves of the farm.
• Interns must learn about all the works in order to guide the tours we offer free of charge to visitors on a daily basis.
• Most tours are in Italian, the official language of the internship, although we occasionally have English-speaking guests.
• A candidate for the internship must have a decent working knowledge of Italian, enjoy long walks and being with people.
• When not guiding tours, interns are welcome in the office to help our staff organize events and communication.

Description:

• Placement: In - Person
• Unpaid Position (accommodation is provided)
• GORI COLLECTION INTERNSHIP POSITION DESCRIPTION

Eligibility Requirements:

• Preferred: studies of art history or the visual arts (contemporary preferred), a decent knowledge of Italian language and a desire to better speaking and understanding skills, basic computer literacy.
• For students with special interests or projects we are happy to adapt their internship in that direction.
• Past interns from York have made films, added to their photography portfolios, used our recommendation to apply to grad school, even published a graphic novel.

Additional Information:

• Cost Associated:
  • No housing cost.
  • Interested interns can earn extra money from sales of catalogues, wine and oil at our bookshop - it's not obligatory.
• Housing provided.

Language: Fluent English; Intermediate Italian
 

Location: Osaka City, Japan

Type of placement:In-Person

Website: https://www.osaka-ue.ac.jp/english/

Position Description: The intern will: (1) teach English or assist OUE’s English teachers in the instruction and delivery of English language education in a classroom setting, (2) participate in supplemental English activities, and (3) do some basic office work for the International Relations Section. Specific tasks will include:

• Teaching English or teaching assistance in the English classes.
• Participation in our English education activities, such as English Coffee sessions.
• Includes doing and checking translations, assisting with staff queries, administrative activities, and doing other general office duties as directed and agreed.

Complete all tasks assigned, which includes but is not limited to the responsibilities outlined above. Please view the full job description for more information.

Additional Information

• No Cost associated with internship

Language: Fluent English

Location: Kakamega County, Kenya

Type of Placement: in-person, unpaid position

Website: https://www.thenasiotrust.org/

Overview: The Nasio Trust is a UK registered charity (No. 1104542) and Kenyan NGO which supports orphaned and vulnerable children and empowers communities in Kakamega County, Kenya to break the cycle of poverty and thrive, by focusing on three key strands – Education, Healthcare, and Sustainable Livelihoods.
The charity started as a road side kiosk in Mumias, Kenya in 2001 when an abandoned baby was found on the roadside during the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The charity has since grown to consutrct two Early Childhood Development Centres and a medical centre. Its programmes and activities emerge from the needs of the community in Mumias West, and is reactive to any crises they may face.

Positions Available:

1. Research and Training Intern: Child Development
2. Impact Evaluation Intern: The Community Agriculture Project
3. Research Intern: Conduct a Net Zero Analysis

Position Description: Global Health Internship

Duration: 4 weeks (06 July, 2026- 02 August, 2026)

Eligibility requirements: We do not have an academic programme criterion for our placement projects and students from any department and stream are welcome to apply. Selected students usually have one or more of the following:

• Experience of working on child or maternal health
• Interest or expertise in international development
• Experience of working with a charity in a different cultural context
• Proficiency in long-form writing
• Good verbal and presentation skills

Housing/ Accomodation: Housing will be provided. The Nasio Trust has its own guesthouse at its headquarters in Musanda, a few hundred metres away from its offices, Early Childhood Development Centre and Medical Centre. All three meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) will be provided at the guesthouse in addition to utilities such as laundry services, WiFi, and flushable toilets.

Associated Costs: While typically selected interns face no additional charge for staying and working with Nasio, we recommend a donation of £500 if funding is available to meet accommodation and food costs for the placement period. This is only a recommendation to ensure the sustainability of the charity's projects and has no implication on the selection process.

Additional Resources/ Information: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-nasio-trust/?viewAsMember=true

Overview:
The Aga Khan University’s Global Mobility Programmes provide exceptional, tailored, and carefully curated internship opportunities focused on quality, skill-building and personal growth. Interns cultivate strong cross-cultural awareness, communication abilities, critical thinking aptitude, and ethical leadership.
The mission of the Aga Khan University (AKU) is to improve the quality of life in the developing world and beyond through world-class teaching, research and health-care delivery. The University educates students about local and global leadership, generates new knowledge to solve problems that affect millions of people, and raises standards and aspirations in the countries in which it works. We empower women and the disadvantaged, build support for pluralism, and collaborate with local partners and world-renowned organizations to achieve shared goals.

Program information:
AKUIIP offers a comprehensive and impactful internship experience that integrates professional development with cultural immersion. We work closely with programme mentors, the local community, University partners, and international students.
A key strategy for sustaining results is the participatory and inclusive approach of the programme through strong internship planning, implementation, and ongoing development. Students will benefit from guaranteed international placements, hands-on experience in their chosen field, and the opportunity to build a global network.

What We Offer:

• International Internship Placement: Secure placement in your field of interest, with opportunities in East Africa.
• Orientation & Training: Comprehensive organizational and departmental orientations to ensure you are well-prepared. Our training also covers professional skills, cultural integration, and life skills development.
• Mentorship and Career Development: Weekly one-on-one mentorship with experts in your field, and benefit from unique career development support offerings like resume reviews, reference letters, etc.
• Global Networking: Build connections with peers from around the world and access an exclusive professional network, including members from the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). This network is designed to help you connect with leaders across various sectors.
• Digital Certificates: At the end of your internship, you will receive an internship completion certificate, which you can easily share on platforms like LinkedIn to enhance your online professional profile. In addition, obtain access to AKU's asynchronous learning courses with digitalized certificate issuance.

Our Internship Streams:
Learn more about the areas in which you can choose your internship and accelerate your career.

Cost associated: this is a FEE BASED PROGRAM (Accommodation included)
Visit The Aga Khan University website for more information

Eligibility:

• Enrollment or Recent Graduation: Applicants must be students currently in their 2nd year (or higher) of an undergraduate program, enrolled in a graduate program, or have graduated within the past year from international universities located outside East Africa.
• Academic Requirement: A minimum GPA of 2.5 (or equivalent) is required to apply.
• Time Commitment: You should be able to dedicate at least 35 hours per week to the internship.
• English Proficiency: Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Basic Computer Skills: Candidates should possess basic computer skills, as the internship may involve digital tools and platforms.
• Relevant Knowledge: You must show a basic understanding of the internship position you are applying for and demonstrate how your skills and interests align with the role.

Organization: EcoSwell

Location: Peru

Website: https://www.ecoswell.org/

Overview:

• EcoSwell is a multiple award winning for impact non-profit focussed on implementing sustainability projects in vulnerable communities of Peru. Previous York University students who have taken part in their volunteer internship programme have described their time at EcoSwell as transformational and life altering.
• Located in the surf paradise of Lobitos, in northern Peru (the land of endless summer), volunteer interns are able to apply to a variety of disciplines, including: Renewable Energy, Reforestation & Nature Conservation, NGO Management, Public Health, Research and Water & Sanitation. Participants make a financial contribution to take part in the EcoSwell volunteer internship.
• This contribution covers their accommodation, all meals, team supervision and support, local transport. This financial contribution also helps cover project costs, thus financing the impact the organization has on the communities it serves.

Description

• Placement: Both remote and in- person
• Unpaid Position
• Students can apply to join us for a minimum of two weeks up to six months and can apply to:
  • Renewable Energy
  • Reforestation and Nature conservation
  • NGO Management
  • Public Health
  • Research
  • Marketing and social media
  • Water and Sanitation
• INTERNSHIP POSITION DESCRIPTION

Dates

• Available all year round.

Eligibilty

• We take on volunteer interns from all disciplines.
• The most important characteristic that they must possess is a willingness to learn and a passion for the field that they are applying for.
• Lack of experience is not a limiting factor.

Additional Information

• Housing Provided: Rooms are shared with other volunteer interns at the EcoHouse which is located at 200m from the sea. The EcoHouse is very much characterised as a work hard and play hard base, with a very positive vibe. All meals are provided, and fun activites are organised for after work hours
• Cost Associated: This is a FEE-BASED PROGRAM

Location: Various locations in Spain

Website: NALCAP

Language: Native speakers of English or French

Internship Description

• Encouraging students to broaden their knowledge of your language and culture
• Plan and conduct activities that focus on the English language and Canadian culture, such as listening and speaking activities, role plays, or games for your students
• Lead these activities in class, with either the teacher or a smaller group of students in a different classroom.
• Possibly participate in the teaching of other school subjects in English, such as science, social studies, technology and art – always under the guidance of the classroom teacher.

Type of placement: In-Person (offered yearly): NALCAP is an international exchange program. As such, you are considered to be a cultural ambassador representing Canada in Spain. It is important that your experience in Spain reflects this role.

Eligibility

• Be a Canadian citizen and have a valid Canadian passport through the date of the last day of your participation in the program (May 31st, 2026, in all of Spain except for Madrid, which is June 30th, 2026)
• Be enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior in a BA or BS program
• Be a native-like speaker of English
• Be in good physical and mental health(required when applying for a visa)
• Have a clean background check (required when applying for a visa)
• Aged between 18-60. You must be 18 years old as of January 1, 2025, and not be 60 or over on January 1, 2026, to participate in the program.

Duration and stipend

• Placements are run from October to May for most assignments (8 months)
• Hours of teaching: 14 –16 hours per week (depending on assignments)
• A monthly stipend of about 800 -1000€ depending on the region of Spain that you are assigned. You may supplement this grant with private tutoring of English classes for up to 30 hours per week

Application

• Your need to apply directly on the Scholarship portal: PROFEX 2 (please refer to this handbook for Application)
• Required documents from the NALCAP can be found here
• After you complete this scholarship portal, complete York International Internship Internal Application Form (attached Letter of Recommendation from you TA/Supervisor)

Additional Resources

• NALCAP Flyer 01
• NALCAP Flyer 02

Location: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia

Type of Placement: in-person

Language requirements: English

Website: https://admissions.kaust.edu.sa/study/internships

Program Duration: 3-6 months

Position Overview:
The Visiting Student Research Program (VSRP) at KAUST offers internships for 3rd and 4th-year bachelor’s and master’s students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). With over 100 faculty-led projects, students can choose research topics that align with their interests for internships lasting 3 to 6 months. The program is perfect for those seeking hands-on exposure to research or co-op experience, and many interns find it excellent preparation for future graduate studies.
Internships are flexible, allowing you to choose your start and end dates at any point throughout the year. This year-round flexibility helps create an international community of interns from top universities. KAUST covers tuition fees, housing, return flights, and provides a monthly stipend for living expenses.
While here, you'll collaborate with renowned faculty in state-of-the-art facilities and contribute to real-world research. KAUST’s vibrant and diverse community includes more than 100 nationalities, offering interns a unique opportunity to work in a globally diverse environment.

Eligibility requirements:

• Undergraduate students in 3rd year or above and master’s students.
• Minimum GPA: 3.5/4
• English language proficiency (official exam scores may be required upon application evaluation)
• Please note: Current PhD candidates, KAUST students or KAUST alumni are ineligible to apply.

Additional Resources: Program Flyer

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Type of placement: In-Person or Remote

Website: http://www.idea.int; http://www.aceproject.org

Position Description: The intern will support the ACE team in their development and maintenance of the ACE Electoral Knowledge Network. Please view the full job description for more information.

Eligibility Requirements: Pursuing a BA/BSc but preferably MA/MSc in electoral administration , international studies, international relations, political science (or equivalent). Proficient in English and preferably French

Additional Information

• No Cost associated with internship

Language: Fluent written and oral English and French required. Arabic language skills would be an asset.

Testimonial
“Some of the highlights of my internship was having the opportunity to present some of the work I did while interning to those available at the organization’s headquarters prior to my departure, and having produced a "feature story" for their website. It is an amazing opportunity that I am extremely grateful to have had." - Andrea G, summer 2019 intern Read more on Facebook or Instagram.

Overview:
About ThinkSwiss: This is a scholarship program funded by the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI). It is managed by the Office of Science, Technology and Higher \Education at the Embassy of Switzerland in Washington, D.C. and supported by the Embassy of Switzerland in Ottawa, Canada. The aim of the program is to promote research opportunities in Switzerland for U.S. and Canadian students and to foster exchange between Swiss, U.S., and Canadian universities and research institutions.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Currently be enrolled at an accredited U.S. or Canadian university/college
• Be a graduate student or an undergraduate student who will have completed their sophomore year by the time the research stay in Switzerland begins
• Provide a written confirmation from a professor at a Swiss university that they will accept you for a research stay in their group.

Application:
Upload all supporting documents in PDF format to us by mid-January 2026 for review. Then, submit the documents to ThinkSwiss later.

1. A research project outline (e.g. an overview of the tasks and milestones of your project that you agreed on with your host professor, max. 2 pages single-spaced, and keep in mind, your audience are educated readers but not necessarily experts in your field)
2. A letter of motivation/explanation of why you should be awarded the ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship, why you would make an excellent “student ambassador” in the future, and why you choose Switzerland as your research destination (please keep this within 2 pages)
3. A CV (no more than two pages)
4. A copy of your current university transcripts and diplomas (if applicable)
5. A letter of acceptance from the host professor and/or hosting institution in Switzerland
6. A letter of recommendation from a current professor

For more information please visit the ThinkSwiss Research Scholarships Webpage

Locations: China; England; France; Japan; Portugal; Singapore; Spain; Sweden

Program Information

• Absolute Internship matches talented university students and graduates with international work experience placements in elite cities around the world.
• With over 60 university partnerships and more than 800 host companies across the globe, we help ambitious individuals stand out in an increasingly crowded job market. Our programs offer unbeatable work experience, incredible adventure, and a summer to remember!
• Available industries: Accounting, Advertising, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Fashion, Finance, Graphic Design, Green Technology, IT, Hospitality & Tourism, Human Resources, Legal, Marketing, Non-profit, Pharmaceutical, Public Relations , Real Estate

Duration:

• 4 Weeks - 16 Weeks.

How To Apply

• Please email goglobal@yorku.ca for more information on the application process.
• Deadline: Rolling – we recommend at least 6-8 weeks before the intended start date.

Additional Information

• Information Webinars

Cost Associatted: This is a FEE BASED PROGRAM

Location: Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Vietnam

Website: https://abroader.org/

Description

• Participants: Undergraduate students from any majors
• Language: English
• Sustainable Vietnam Description
• Internships available: Agriculture, Art architecture & design, Business, marketing & law, Education, Engineering, Environment & Sustainability, Hospitality & tourism, IT & Computer Science, Medical & Healthcare, Social work & community development

Program Fee: This is a FEE BASED PROGRAM

• Program Fee

Fee Covers:

• Accommodation: 3-star hotel, single room for the faculties, twin room for the students. Breakfast and Wi-Fi are included.
• Program activities as described in the itinerary Honorarium to the guest speakers.
• Airport transfer and other transportation during the program.
• Visa application guidance. Orientation, pre-departure orientation
• Welcome, Farewell dinners, and other meals as listed in the itinerary. Local students engagement SEAfund(StudentExchangeAssociation).
• Onsite program coordinator with 24/7support.
• Tips for excursion days.

Additional Information:
Informative Video