How to apply?

Application

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Applications must be submitted directly through our application portal; we do not accept submissions via third-party providers.

Please provide the following personal information:

  • Motivational statement
    • General motivation to pursue a career in science and to participate in this internship 
    • Description of previous project
    • Motivation for up to two specific projects sorted by preference (see available projects further below)
    • Statement on factors that may constrain the applicant’s access to higher education in an internationally renowned institution, e.g. financial, regional or personal circumstances

Additionally you will need to submit the following documents:

  • CV (max. 2 pages)
  • Optional: one reference letter
  • Transcripts from all your university studies (if no official English translation is available from your university, please provide one yourself in the first instance), and degree certificates (if available)

1. Please check out our application guide before you apply:

Application guide

Example CV

2. You find our list with projects you can apply to here:

Available projects

3. Once your application is complete, you will receive an automatic confirmation email from the application portal. If you have not received such an email, your application is incomplete and needs to be fully submitted before the deadline to be considered during selection.

We recommend that you also read our FAQ page.

Only complete applications submitted via our online application portal will be considered. Applications submitted via e-mail will not be assessed.

All applications must be submitted through the official CaCTüS application portal. Please do not contact supervisors or mentors (labs) to promote your application or send applications by email. Once you have completed your application through the portal, rest assured that it will be reviewed by the relevant project teams. If you have questions about the program or the application process, reach out to the CaCTüS Coordination Office.