École Polytechnique is a leading French institute which combines top-level research, academics, and innovation at the cutting-edge of science and technology. Its academic programs – Bachelor, Ingénieur Polytechnicien, Master’s, Graduate Degree and PhD – are highly selective and promote a culture of excellence with a strong emphasis on science, anchored in humanist traditions.

The Internship Program for International Students is aimed at supporting and consolidating the collaboration between École Polytechnique and a selected group of international partners, as well as supporting scientific collaborations. The program gives students the opportunity to carry out a 3 to 6-month research internship in the labs of École Polytechnique.

Research projects: Please view available projects (2026 information will be updated at the end of November)

There are 2 pathways for this SREP opportunity (please indicate which option you are pursuing in the Study Plan section of the Learning Abroad application): 

a) Not-for-credit (you do not pay U of T tuition). 

b) Pre-approved research course: APS299Y0 (engineering) (1.0 U of T credit)  

Housing: On-campus housing is guaranteed and nominated students will receive information from the host university. 

Application Process for APS299Y0:  

1. Submit CIE application by November 23, 2025. 
2. Applications will be reviewed by the relevant U of T department 
3. Successful candidates will receive CIE nomination (SREP is a competitive program and nomination is not guaranteed) 
4. Nominated students submit partner application following the guideline 
5. Candidates may be contacted by the supervisors for interviews at a distance or by email.
6. Accepted applicants will be informed by email at the beginning of March

Application Process for Non-Credit: 

1. Submit CIE application by the non-credit deadline
2. Submit partner application following the guideline by the non-credit deadline
3. Candidates may be contacted by the supervisors for interviews at a distance or by email. 
4. Accepted applicants will be informed by email at the beginning of March  

**Partner application guideline:

1. Review application instructions HERE and start your online application
2. Supporting documents include: 

• •      ♦ Home University Approval form signed by CIE (available for download in November) 
  •      ♦ Detailed resume 
  •      ♦ Statement of purpose in French or in English (including research subjects you are interested in, and why you are qualified for these subjects) 
  •      ♦ Official transcripts of records including full details of all university-level courses (scanned copies) 
  •      ♦ Contact details for two referring professors, who will be contacted automatically by the application platform. 
  •      ♦ Scanned copy of your passport 

       **Note: It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that he/she has the required language skills in English or French. No language certificate is required. 

Students may contact the host institution via internship-international@polytechnique.fr for any detailed questions about your application.  

Learn more about the Summer Research Exchange Program.