Programme structure
The ETH Amgen Scholars Programme offers 10 to 12 undergraduate students from across Europe the opportunity to take part in an eight to nine week research project within one of the research groups at ETH Zurich.
Programme dates summer 2025
- 1 November 2024 until 1 February 2025 at noon 12 sharp (CET): Application open
- Until beginning of April: Notification of the selected students
- 1 July to 29 August carrying out research at ETH (arrival 30 June)
- 1 to 2 September presenting the research project and joining the Annual Symposium at the University of Cambridge (arrival at 31 August with the cohort from Zurich, departure on 3 September individually)
Lab research
Working as part of a research team under the supervision of an assigned faculty mentor, you will have the opportunity to learn from leading scientists and doctoral/phd students.
Lectures and events
There will be regular mandatory events for all Amgen Scholars during the Programme. The focus will be on topics beyond the lab: cross-cutting skills, such as communication, scientific writing and intercultural skills, career issues and poster workshops.
Social events
There will be one to two organised events led by ETH Amgen Scholars alumni. The Amgen Scholars at ETH Zurich have the opportunity to organize joint social activities during the weekends.
Cambridge symposium
The Amgen European Symposium takes place at the end of the summer programme. All scholars from the five different European Amgen Scholars Programme institutions attend the symposium: LMU, ETH Zurich, Institut Pasteur, Karolinska Institutet and University of Cambridge.
The event comprises 2 days of talks from Cambridge academics, industry speakers and Amgen Scholars alumni. A signature element of the symposium schedule are the poster sessions - each institution's scholars will present their posters and share their summer projects with the other scholars. All meals are provided, including a formal dinner.
Details of the 2025 symposium
Dates
Sunday 31 August - arrival
Monday 1st & Tuesday 2nd September - main symposium activities
Wednesday 3th September - departure
Venue
Clare College
Accommodation
All interns will be provided with accommodation throughout the symposium.
Practical information
Accommodation
The programme organises accommodation for all Amgen Scholars in a student house with single rooms, shared bath and shared kitchen. The Programme does not provide regular catering.
Financial award
Amgen Scholars at ETH Zurich will receive a stipend of CHF 4,000 to cover housing and living expenses. Housing costs of 1700 CHF will be deducted from the grant.
Travel costs
Amgen Scholars may claim up to CHF 500 as travel expenses for their travel to Zurich and back home from Cambridge. Effective travel costs will be refunded, also Visa costs to Switzerland/UK will be covered. Higher costs on demand.