A list of the best fully funded summer programs in Europe is available for international students in 2025, youth, and young leaders. Options include internships, training programs, and summer schools. Both current students and recent graduates may apply.
Experience Europe’s vibrant culture and create lasting memories by applying to these exciting opportunities. The list of programs is provided below.
1. Bulgaria INSAIT Graduate Fellowship 2025
Host Country: Bulgaria
Location: INSAIT Institute, Sofia (Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence)
Dates: To be determined between the Student and Mentor
Duration: 8 to 12 Weeks
Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
Link: Bulgaria INSAIT Graduate Fellowship
2. World Leaders Convention 2025 in Spain
Host Country: Spain
Location: Madrid
Hosted by: Organization for Global Policy & Dialogue (OGPD)
Program Dates: June 27 to June 30, 2025
Duration: 4 Days
Benefits: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: April 15, 2025
Link: World Leaders Convention 2025 in Spain
3. Youth Action Summit 2025 in Italy (50 Fully Funded Seats)
The Forum will gather approximately 250 applicants from different countries, providing three levels of support: 50 Fully Funded, 100 Partially Funded, and 100 General Access.
Location: Milan
Forum Dates: May 1 to May 4, 2025
Hosted by: Centre for Diplomatic Advancement (CDA)
Benefits: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: February 20, 2025
Link: Youth Action Summit 2025
3. Youth Action Summit 2025 in Italy (50 Fully Funded Seats)
The Forum will gather approximately 250 applicants from different countries, providing three levels of support: 50 Fully Funded, 100 Partially Funded, and 100 General Access.
Location: Milan
Forum Dates: May 1 to May 4, 2025
Hosted by: Centre for Diplomatic Advancement (CDA)
Benefits: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: February 20, 2025
Link: Youth Action Summit 2025
4. United Nations Law Fellowship 2025 in the Netherlands
Host Country: Netherlands
Location: The Hague
Fellowship Venue: The Hague Academy of International Law
Duration: 3 Weeks
Fellowship Dates: June 30 to August 1, 2025
Application Deadline: February 26, 2025
Link: United Nations International LAW Fellowship
5. ITU UNU MERIT Summer School 2025 in the Netherlands
Host Country: Netherlands
Location: Maastricht
Summer School Dates: June 23 to June 27, 2025
Duration: 5 Days
Benefits: Partially Funded
Application Deadline: March 15, 2025
Link: ITU UNU MERIT Summer School
6. INSAIT Summer Fellowship 2025 in Bulgaria
Host Country: Bulgaria
Location: INSAIT Institute, Sofia
Dates: To be determined between the Student and Mentor
Duration: 8 to 12 Weeks
Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: March 3, 2025
Link: INSAIT Summer Research Fellowship
7. 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF) 2025 in Germany
Host Country: Germany
Duration: 8 Days
Forum Dates: September 13 to September 20, 2025
Number of Applicants: 200
Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: February 11, 2025
Link: 12th Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF)
8. ETH Robotics Summer Fellowship 2025 in Switzerland
Host Country: Switzerland
Location: Zurich
University: ETH Zurich University
Duration: Two Months
Dates: June 30 to August 29, 2025
Benefits: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
Link: ETH Robotics Summer Fellowship
9. 13th TULIP Summer School 2025 in France
Host Country: France
Location: Germ, France
Dates: June 21 to June 27, 2025
Duration: 7 Days
Benefits: Fully Funded
Number of Participants: 25
Application Deadline: March 7, 2025
Link: 13th TULIP Summer School
10. Germany HZDR Summer Student Program 2025
The HZDR Summer Program 2025 is a 9-week initiative running from July to September 2025.
Host Country: Germany
Location: HZDR Research Center, Dresden
Program Dates: July 30 to August 29, 2025
Eligibility: Open to All Foreign Nationalities
Application Deadline: February 23, 2025
Link: Germany HZDR Summer Student Program
11. Einstein Fellowship Program 2026 in Germany
Host Country: Germany
Program Location: Einstein Summer House
Duration: Six Months
Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: May 15, 2025
Link: Einstein Fellowship Program
12. Ruhr Summer Program 2025 in Germany
Host Country: Germany
Location: Research Academy Ruhr
Program Dates: June 22 to July 5, 2025
Duration: 2 Weeks
Benefits: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: February 16, 2025
Link: Research Explorer Ruhr Summer Program
13. UNESCO World Heritage Residence Scholarship 2025 in Sweden
Host Country: Sweden
Duration: 4 Weeks
Benefits: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: February 16, 2025
Link: UNESCO World Heritage Residence Scholarship
14. Spain CNIO Summer Training Program 2025
Host Country: Spain
Location: Spanish National Cancer Research Centre, Madrid
Duration: 8 Weeks
Dates: August 23 to August 14, 2025
Benefits: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: March 31, 2025
Link: Spain CNIO Summer Training Program
Please note that this list will be edited to add more programs and remove whose deadlines are over.
