The SUR Programme 2023 hosts about 15 undergraduate biology or medical students from around the world to pursue an independent lab-based research project over the course of eight weeks. At the end of the summer, students present the results of their research in a poster symposium and submit a written report. Students also attend weekly academic and social activities. A scholarship is awarded to all selected participants that pays for travel to and from Lausanne from the country of the student’s university, accommodation and food. 

We consider study in biology and medicine broadly, but applicants engaged in studies in physical therapy, nursery, dentistry or veterinary science will not be considered.

Applications must comprise a filled in online form and the upload of:

1. A document in PDF format providing information that will be used in the selection process. Please use the template available on our website.
2. Academic transcripts in pdf format (if not in English or French, and authenticated translation should also be submitted as part of the same transcript pdf document
3. Two recommendation letters which must be submitted by people familiar with your academic work (e.g., professors). During the application process, you will be asked to indicate the contact details of your referee. An automatic email will be sent to them asking to fill out the letter template, which is available on our website.

You will find on our website the potential host laboratories in the UNIL Faculty of Biology and Medicine. In your application, you must select the lab in which you would like to conduct research. 

Applications must be submitted by midnight CET on January 31st, 2023. Reference letters must also be submitted by this deadline. 
ALL documents must be uploaded in the portrait format. Applications that are incomplete, late or do not respect the format requirements will not be considered.