Top-level research, excellence in teaching and studies, internationality and interdisciplinary collaboration have stood for the University of Konstanz since its foundation as a Reform University in 1966. This clear orientation soon led to a unique profile that is defined not only through high quality but also through innovation, creativity and a distinct zest for research. Students have participated in research programs in areas such as Human Biology, Cell and System Biology, and Pharmacology and Toxicology.

Research projects are possible within the following academic units: 

•       ∗ Department of Chemistry
•       ∗ Department of Biology
•       ∗ Department of Physics
•       ∗ Faculty of Humanities
•       ∗ Faculty of Politics, Law and Economics

Housing: On-campus housing is not available, but the host university will provide information on housing. Please visit the Welcome Center. 

Scholarship: there will be a limited number of scholarships awarded to nominated students who stay for at least 3 months by the host university.

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, CSB397Y0, HMB394Y0Y (1.0 U of T credit and regular summer tuition).

Application Process for PCL397Y0, CSB397Y0, & 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. Accepted students will receive admission letter and pre-arrival information

Application Process for Non-Credit:

1. Identity a potential supervisor
2. Submit CIE application no later than January 6, 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 the partner application
5. Accepted students will receive admission letter and pre-arrival information

**Guideline for securing a supervisor:

1) Identify potential supervisors from the participating departments listed above, and email them to seek supervisor approval, please send them your CV and academic record for review

2) Send email to Summer Research Coordinator: exchange.programs@uni-konstanz.de to:

a) inform the coordinator of the research placement you have secured;

b) to obtain more information on the next steps to enroll at the University of Konstanz; or

c) if you have encountered any difficulty in reaching out to supervisors (Summer Research Coordinator will send guidance on how to find labs and how to best approach the hosts)

* Please submit the following documents in your email *

•      ∗ CV
•      ∗ Academic record
•      ∗ name & contact of the confirmed supervisor or potential supervisor and project themes interested

Note: Should you need information on how to identify potential hosts or should you wish to obtain some guidance on the process, please reach out to the coordinator anytime throughout the process.

Learn more about the Summer Research Exchange Program.