Located in Finland, Aalto University is a place where imagination and theory meet practice and reality. The university was created with a mission to lead a way for a nation, to unite a diverse set of people through science, arts, technology and business, and to create a better world by bringing quantum engineers, urban economists and fashion designers to collide and to elevate each other.
The Aalto Science Institute International Summer Research Programme (AScI) offers cutting-edge projects in Applied Science and Engineering and students will have the opportunity to collaborate with top research groups at Aalto University, and connect with an international community. There are also various cultural and social activities offered during the experience. Selected students will receive a salary of minimum €2000/month and a travel bonus.
Please note that this destination is only available to students registered in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, and through the not-for-credit pathway.
Interested students should apply directly to the host institution first, then seek CIE nomination approval if application is successful.
2026 Summer Research Projects: view details and project list here. View flyer here. Students may choose up to 3 projects in the order of preference.
Areas of research:
- ♦ Applied physics
- ♦ Computer science
- ♦ Chemical engineering
- ♦ Electrical engineering
- ♦ Civil engineering
Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 (UTC+2)
Program Dates: 12 weeks between June and August, exact dates dependent on the project.
Housing: the host will assist in finding low-cost student housing.
Host funding: salary of minimum €2000/month and a travel bonus.
Application Process:
1) Browse application guide and FAQ, identify your interested projects
2) Complete AScl online application and submit all supporting documents (combine all documents to one PDF file in the given order, follow the application guide closely):
- ∗ Motivation Letter
- ∗ Academic CV
- ∗ Official transcript
- ∗ A letter of recommendation
- ∗ Proof of English skills (state the langue of instruction at UofT in your CV or motivation letter)
- ∗ Optional documents to support your application
3) Applications will be reviewed by the host institution and supervisors might request an interview
4) Successful applicants will receive acceptance confirmation from the host institution
5) Successful applicants then submit CIE application for nomination approval
6) Admitted students will receive pre-arrival information from the host institution
Learn more about the Summer Research Exchange Program.
