Start with an advising session
From choosing the research project that best fits your interest to navigating the application process, an initial conversation with the resarch abroad officer can go a long way to point you in the right direction.
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne - Research Internship
Application deadline
- October 16, 2018
Applying to Research Abroad happens in two steps
As soon as you submit your application to Go Global, you will be contacted by the advisor with instructions for next steps. You can apply to Go Global well in advance of the deadline to get a headstart on the rest of your application.
1. Apply to Go Global once you’ve identified programs you're interested in
- Submit your Go Global application online. You can apply for up to 3 programs on one application.
- Go Global will contact you within 2 weeks of submission with instructions on how to apply to the partner and an electronic copy of your UBC transcript.
2. Apply directly to the partner university
- Each research program will have detailed instructions on how to apply and strict submission deadlines.
- All research programs will require supporting documents that typically include:
- Academic references (1 – 3)
- Letter of intent
- Curriculum vitae
- UBC transcript
About the program
Program dates: Flexible start dates lasting 3 – 6 months
EPFL, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne) in Switzerland aims to attract students into the heart of Europe where renowned professors strive for excellence in research and international recognition.
EPFL offers a flexible research program, allowing students to undertake paid research internships spanning from three, four or six months from any of EPFL’s schools. This program presents exciting laboratory work experiences where students gain valuable work experience while exploring a new country and culture. See this page for more information on the variety of schools currently offering research internships. Students accepted to this highly competitive program undertake a paid research internship of 3 to 6 months in a research lab.
To learn more about this program please visit this website.
Research areas
- Computer Science
- Applied Science
- Natural Science
- Humanities
Program-specific eligibility
- Be a 3rd or 4th year student in any of the above disciplines
- Program is very competitive Go Global encourages students with an average of 75% or higher apply
- Be willing to commit to a research experience that is at least 3 months long
- Meet any additional lab project requirements as outlined on the program website
General Research Abroad eligibility
- You must have at least a 70% average in your most recent academic term of full-time studies prior to application
- We are looking at your Term 1 (Fall term) grades for summer research abroad experiences
- You should have full-time student status as defined by your faculty in the year prior to your research abroad experience
- You need to be a UBC student in good standing (e.g. not be under academic or non-academic discipline)
- You must maintain 70% average prior to your exchange departure
Housing
Housing is not guaranteed for participants. Students are encouraged to contact the EPFL Housing Office once they have received confirmation of acceptance for assistance. Check out this site to learn more.
Program costs and fees
Students are responsible for the cost of travel and living associated with participating in this program. For more information on program and living costs while at EPFL, please check out this page.
Students accepted into this program will be charged the Go Global fee once acceptance has been confirmed.
Awards and funding for Research Abroad
Value: Up to $2000 per term
Eligibility: All students accepted into a research abroad program, through Go Global, will be considered for this award. A separate application is not required. If you meet the eligibility criteria, then you will be notified of your award after acceptance into the program.
- To be eligible for the award, you must have an average of at least 70% on your best 24 credits in the Winter Session of the previous year (with no failed or incomplete courses).
- If you were on a co-op work term, you must have at least 70% on your best 12 credits in the other term.
This award is automatically considered, and you don't need to apply.
Go Global fee and withdrawal policy
The Go Global fee of $415 is applied to the student’s SSC account once accepted into a research abroad program has been confirmed by the student and partner university.
Students are eligible for a partial refund of their Go Global fee ($415 minus the administrative fee of $93.25) if withdrawing from the program due to extenuating circumstances or within 15 days of the deposit being posted. After 15 days, the fee is completely non-refundable. Exceptions may be determined at the discretion of Go Global.
Pre-Departure policy
UBC is committed to preparing students for safe and successful international experiences. In order to achieve this, any student participating in a Go Global Program must complete the following:
- All UBC Student Safety Abroad requirements
- Go Global Program-specific pre-departure requirements (includes both online and in-person components)
Failure to successfully complete these and any other requirements may result in withdrawal from the Go Global Program.
Accessibility
If you are considering applying for a Go Global program and identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition (mental or physical) which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodation, you can contact the following offices and meet with an Accessibility Advisor before the start of the program:
The Centre for Accessibility (Vancouver) 604 822-5844
Disability Resource Centre (Okanagan) 250 807-8053
Advising hours
Monday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Tuesday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Thursday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Contact
Go Global Vancouver
When emailing us, please include:
- Your student number in the subject line
- Your full name and if you are an incoming or outgoing exchange student in the body of the email
Go Global Vancouver
Telephone: 604 822 0942
Fax: 604 822 9885
Hours
Mon9:00 am - 4:15 pm
Tue9:30 am - 4:15 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:15 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:15 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:15 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Tue9:30 am - 4:15 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:15 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:15 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:15 pm
SatClosed
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