Are you interested in joining a prestigious summer internship in a developed country? The DESY Summer Student Program 2026 in Germany is now open for students pursuing careers in physical sciences, computing, or related fields. This international internship offers both on-site and online project options, giving participants hands-on experience under top-tier researchers at one of the world’s leading accelerator centers.

🔆 Overview
✅ Open for recent graduates and master’s students
✅ Includes research projects, lectures, and professional training
✅ Lectures delivered in English via Zoom/webcast
✅ Work in Program A, B, or Z:
    • Program A: Synchrotron radiation (Hamburg)
    • Program B: Elementary particle physics, accelerators, computing (Hamburg)
    • Program Z: Astroparticle physics, quantum mechanics, accelerators (Zeuthen)

🔆 Host Country
✅ Germany

🔆 Host Organisation
✅ The Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY)

🔆 Program Duration
✅ 7 weeks (starting July 2026)

🔆 Program Dates
✅ 21 July – 10 September 2026

🔆 Benefits
✅ Free hostel accommodation for the full program duration
✅ Daily allowance of €28.50 for meals and living costs
✅ Travel reimbursement (amount varies by country)
✅ Full-time supervised research experience
✅ Access to world-class labs in physics, accelerators, computing, and photon science
✅ Lectures, lab visits, and technical training
✅ Certificate of completion worth 10 ECTS credits
✅ Opportunity to work in a highly international research environment

🔆 Eligibility Criteria
✅ Must have completed at least 3 years of full-time studies in physics, natural sciences, or computing by summer 2026
✅ Bachelor’s degree holders may apply
✅ Bachelor graduates currently pursuing a Master’s degree may also apply
✅ Must not have attended a previous DESY summer program
✅ Good command of English
✅ Strong computing skills
✅ EU-conformed vaccination required
✅ Must commit to the full program duration

🔆 How to Apply
✅ Apply directly through the official DESY application portal
✅ Review available project options and select online or on-site preferences
✅ On-site projects are open to students residing in Germany
✅ International students may apply for online projects
✅ Complete the application form with accurate details
✅ Upload all required documents in PDF format
✅ Shortlisted applicants will receive an email regarding their selection and project suitability

🔆 Require Documents
(Upload all documents in one PDF file)
✅ CV (1–2 pages) including personal info, education, experience, and computing skills
✅ University grade transcripts
✅ Copy of valid passport (EU or non-EEA applicants, in English)
✅ Two reference letters

🔆 Deadline
✅ 31 January 2026