GermanyPeriodic IntakePhysics, photon science, accelerators, scientific computingDESY Summer Student Programme 2027 in Germany – Financial Support and Free Housing
About the program
Each summer DESY invites about a hundred students of physics and related disciplines, of all nationalities, to join its research groups in Hamburg and Zeuthen near Berlin for about seven and a half weeks of individual project work and complementary lectures. Areas: photon science (Hamburg only), elementary particle physics, accelerators, astroparticle physics and computing. All participants receive financial support and free accommodation in the DESY hostel for the whole programme, working 39 hours a week. Applicants need at least three years of university study, must not have been a DESY summer student before and must stay enrolled at their university for the full programme. Details of the 2027 round are not yet announced; in 2026 applications closed on 31 January and the programme ran from 21 July to 10 September, and applications usually open in December on the programme website.
Funding Types & Benefits
Eligibility Criteria
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Yes, trainees receive a regular monthly salary of دعم مالي لجميع المشاركين مع سكن مجاني في نُزل DESY throughout the entire program duration (2 months), often increasing incrementally each training year.
The required language proficiency is: English. A certified test certificate is generally required for the visa application and contract signing.
The required educational qualification is: Student with at least three years of university study in physics, natural sciences or computing, enrolled for the whole programme. High school or university diplomas must be officially translated and certified.
Health insurance coverage details are agreed upon in the employment contract. In addition, supported company housing or an accommodation stipend is offered.
Applications are submitted directly online through the verified official portal (https://summerstudents.desy.de) without any agency fees.