ETH Zurich, IPA
Event ID:
ETH Zurich-IPA-S3P3 [#31730]
Event Title:
Swiss Summer Student Particle Physics Program
Event Type:
Other Events
Event Location:
Zürich, Geneva, Bern, Lausanne, Zurich 8092, Switzerland
Subject Area:
Reg Deadline:
2026/03/20 23:59:59 (posted 2026/02/24, updated 2026/02/26, listed until 2026/03/20)
Event Description:
Event Description
The Swiss Summer Student Particle Physics Program (S3P3) is organized by the particle physics groups of ETH Zürich, the University of Zürich, EPFL, the University of Geneva and the University of Bern. It is supported by the Swiss Institute of Particle Physics (CHIPP) and the Swiss Academy of Sciences (SCNAT). The program is aimed at International BSc and MSc Degree students (PhD students cannot apply) in Physics and Applied Physics on a highly competitive basis. Engineering students with a background and interest in particle physics are also welcome. Undergraduate students should be at least in their 3rd year at the time of the application.The program will allow students to work on detector development or perform data analysis in particle physics. We cover different topics, from research on exotic atoms - where particle physics, atomic physics and quantum optics meet - to research on neutrino, flavour and high-energy physics, dark matter searches and astroparticle physics. Selected students will contribute to the upgrade of different detectors and/or analysing data with the use of machine learning techniques.
The program runs from July 13 to September 13, 2026, some flexibility will be considered depending on the project needs. Students will spend nine weeks at ETH Zurich, the University of Zurich, PSI, the University of Bern (possibly FERMILAB), EPFL and the University of Geneva. Each student will be guided by a supervisor, responsabile for their training program. A final report and some presentations (in English) on the project will be required during the duration of the program.
Participants will be selected on the basis of academic achievement, average score in exams, graduation score if applicable, and suitability for the program, as indicated in a personal statement. Some merit-based scholarships are available.
Applications should be made at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/program/31730 and should include:
- Cover Letter where the student should provide reasons why they seek to be admitted to the program,
- Curriculum Vitae,
- Application form + Academic Transcripts as a single .pdf file: Download the Application form
- Previous Research Project (if available) in pdf format. If not in English, applicants should provide a summary (2-3 pages) in English explaining their main contributions.
The deadline is March 20, 2026. The review will start soon after. Candidates will be informed if they are selected by the end of April.
For more information about details of the program, see: https://swiss.sspp.program.phys.ethz.ch. You can also contact the program at s3p3@phys.ethz.ch or the summer program coordinator at lmarchese@phys.ethz.ch.
The program reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a veteran.
Registration Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your registration:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Application Form + Academic Transcripts
- Previous Research Projects (optional)
- Two reference letters (to be submitted online by the reference writers on this site
)
And anything else requested in the event description.
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