Established more than 200 years ago, in 1810, the Humboldt University of Berlin is one of the most prestigious universities not only in Germany, but in Europe. It has a world class reputation in arts and humanities fields. Research themes in 2022 are biology and neuroscience, cultural & social sciences, musicology & media studies, and physics.

The Humboldt Internship Program offers three months of subject-specific learning in a real working environment. As part of a research team or a start-up, you will gain exciting insights into a wide range of academic fields, individual support during your stay and ECTS credits. You can check the the current project list to see which of the specified periods suits you. In exceptional cases and by prior arrangement, it may be possible for you to participate online.

2026 Research Project list will be available in mid-October via Humboldt Internship Program. View 2026 program flyer here.

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 (1.0 U of T credit).

Housing: On-campus housing not available. However, once you have been admitted to the program, the host institution will provide recommendations and links to help you find an apartment or room in a shared flat in Berlin.

Application Process for PCL397Y0:

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 submit partner application following the guideline by December 15 (local Berlin time)
5. Accepted students will receive admission letter and further information on how to prepare for your research stay in Berlin

Application Process for non-credit:

1. Review project list via Humboldt Internship Program and identify your potential project
2. Submit CIE application no later than December 15, 2025
3. Submit partner application following the guideline by December 15 (local Berlin time)
4. Successful applicants will receive CIE nomination
5. Accepted students will receive admission letter and further information on how to prepare for your research stay in Berlin

**Partner Application Guideline:

1. Review project list here and application guideline here
2. Apply online via Humboldt Internship Program (application link opens on November 5)
3. Complete all sections of online application
4. Upload all required supporting documents
5. Students will receive a notification when the project managers receive your complete application documents
6. The project managers may ask for a telephone call/online conversation or send an e-mail with questions
7. Receive feedback from Humboldt

       Required documents:

• • ∗ Proof of identity (passport or identity card)
  • ∗ Valid student ID card
  • ∗ Curriculum vitae
  • ∗ Letter of motivation (adapted to your project selection)
  • ∗ Letter of recommendation from an academic faculty member or former workplace (can also be emailed to the program coordinator)
  • ∗ Transcript of Records with a list of the courses taken at the home university to-date

Learn more about the Summer Research Exchange Program.