Goethe University Frankfurt, positioned among the top international research universities, offers a wide variety of academic programs, a diverse group of research institutes, and a focus on interdisciplinary approaches to solving complex problems.

The Goethe Research Experience Program (GREP) offers top international students 2-6 month fellowships at Goethe University Frankfurt, where you’ll gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge research projects under the guidance of expert faculty. Build your academic network, expand your intercultural skills, and immerse yourself in a vibrant community with world-class facilities, a unique social program, and lifelong connections.

2026 Summer Opportunities: students may choose a project from the GREP Project Database or propose your own project. 

Research Disciplines:

•      ∗ Life Sciences
•      ∗ Natural Sciences
•      ∗ Social Sciences
•      ∗ Humanities

View 2026 GREP flyer. Check out the GREP promotional video featuring UofT students!

Program Highlights:

•      ∗ Personalized mentoring by GU research professionals
•      ∗ Free accommodation and subsidized travel costs 
•      ∗ Exclusive orientation, cultural and social activities
•      ∗ Free German language course at the Goethe Institute in Frankfurt
•      ∗ Semester fee coverage including public transportation tickets and museum discounts
•      ∗ Health insurance for students without a European Health Insurance Card
•      ∗ Buddy Program that offers arrival support, orientation and more

Housing: Private student residence arranged by the host university. More details here (Accommodation section). 

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

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

b) Pre-approved credit course: PCL397Y0, HMB394Y0Y (1.0 U of T credit and regular summer tuition).

Application Process for PCL397Y0 & HMB394Y0:  

1. Submit CIE application by November 23, 2025. 
2. Applications will be reviewed by 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 secure a supervisor following the guideline (must obtain supervisor approval by January 15)
5. Students who have secured a supervisor will be invited by the host university to complete an online application 
6. Accepted students will receive admission and fellowship confirmation

Application Process for Non-Credit: 

1. Review project database to find an interested project or identify a potential supervisor for your own project
2. Submit CIE application no later than January 5, 2026 
3. Secure a supervisor following the guideline (students must obtain supervisor approval by January 15 in order to be nominated)
4. Students who have obtained supervisor approval will receive nomination and be invited to complete partner application
5. Accepted students will receive admission and fellowship confirmation

**Partner Application Guideline:

1. Review research projects in the GREP Project Database to identify an interested project OR find a potential supervisor via faculty or research group websites to propose your own project
2. Reach out to the project team via email and provide the following:

•        a) Academic CV
•        b) Academic record
•        c) Motivation letter stating your research interest
•        d) Explain why you are a good candidate for the project

   3. Obtain supervision approval from a GU supervisor (mandatory and must be done by January 15, 2026)

•        a) The supervisor must confirm your participation approval via email to grep@uni-frankfurt.de
•        b) Supervisor approval is essential for your online application on Goethe University portal
•        c) Upload your supervisor confirmation to your UofT Learning Abroad application portal Mobility Online (partner application stage)

   4. Students who have obtained supervisor approval will be emailed an online application link by the host university

•        a) Sign up and submit your application documents via GU’s Mobility Online Portal
•        b) Follow the instructions provided by email and in your online mobility workflow

 *Reach out to grep@uni-frankfurt.de if you have questions*

Learn more about the Summer Research Exchange Program.