Germany · Berlin
About this opportunity
undergraduate and master’s students (not PhD) in physics, chemistry, materials science, structural biology, mathematics, engineering, life or environmental sciences with at least two years of study can work on research at HZB (energy materials, BESSY II synchrotron).
In 2026 the programme ran 6 July–28 August. HZB does not provide housing on campus — you arrange your own and your health insurance. Ask the ISSP team (ISSP-Team@helmholtz-berlin.de) for the 2027 dates.
Who can apply
Enrolled undergraduate or master's students with at least two years of full-time study in a relevant science or engineering field, good English and a reference letter.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Open to
- Undergraduates, Master's students
What the funding covers
€1,900 gross
€1,900 gross subsistence allowance (2026); 75% of travel costs refunded up to €800 from non-EU countries (€200 within the EU/UK). No housing provided.
- Tuition Not stated — check the official page
- Stipend or salary Covered
- Travel Partly covered / varies
- Accommodation Not separately covered
- Health insurance Not separately covered
"Not separately covered" means the provider does not pay for it on top — you pay it yourself, usually from the stipend if there is one.
Documents & tests
The exact document list for this opportunity is not recorded yet. These are the documents usually asked for — confirm the final list on the official page.
- CV
- Cover or motivation letter
- Latest transcript
- Proof of current enrolment (if the program requires students)
- Referee contacts
- Tests
- Not stated — check the official page
- Application fee
- Not stated — ScholarsChapter itself never charges a fee
How to apply
- Watch the ISSP page for the 2027 call (the 2026 call closed 14 December 2025).
- Apply online with CV, transcripts and a letter of reference.
Before you apply
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Program dates
- Duration
- 8 weeks
Quick answers
Who can apply for HZB International Summer Student Programme?
Open to all nationalities. Level: Undergraduates, Master's students. See "Who can apply" for the full rules.
Is HZB International Summer Student Programme fully funded?
Funding type: Stipend, Travel grant. Amount: €1,900 gross. Covers: stipend or salary. Not separately covered: travel (partly), accommodation, health insurance.
What is the deadline for HZB International Summer Student Programme?
The next deadline has not been announced yet. This program runs every year — save it to get an alert when we add the new date. Always confirm the date and time zone on the official website.
Does HZB International Summer Student Programme require IELTS or another test?
Our record does not state a test requirement — check the official page and your chosen university.
How do I apply for HZB International Summer Student Programme?
Watch the ISSP page for the 2027 call (the 2026 call closed 14 December 2025). Apply only on the official website (helmholtz-berlin.de). The full steps are listed under "How to apply".
Is there an application fee?
No fee is stated in our record. ScholarsChapter never charges a fee, and no agent can sell you a place.
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- Official source
- helmholtz-berlin.de
- Last checked
- 19 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 19 Oct 2026
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