FullyFunded Scholarship JINR START Winter Program 2026 in Russia

International students can participate in the fully sponsored JINR START Winter Program 2026 in Russia to obtain practical research experience at the esteemed Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR). This six- to eight-week winter program is free to apply to and does not require an IELTS score. It is available to undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate students worldwide. With complete support in the form of travel, visa, insurance, housing, and a stipend, participants will engage on practical research projects with JINR professionals in science, engineering, and information technology.

Students under 30 who are in their fourth year of undergraduate studies or the first year of a PhD program are the target audience for the JINR START Winter Program 2026, formerly known as the Summer Student Program. In addition to helping participants improve their technical proficiency and scientific understanding, this comprehensive on-site program assists JINR in identifying bright young professionals for potential future employment. This special winter program in Dubna, Russia, is open to all deserving students looking for international research experience.

Country: Russia
Location: Dubna
Host: Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR)
Duration: 8 Weeks
Benefits: Fully Funded
Deadline: 30 October 2025

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Advantages:-

After submitting the required documentation, JINR reimburses the student for the tickets they bought from their home or university city to Dubna and back.
JINR then pays for the visa and health insurance after all required documentation is filed.
Reservations and payments for the accommodations are handled by JINR.
The JINR laboratory provides the student with a daily budget of 2000 rubles.

Eligibility Criteria

Participation in the program is open to all Nationals.
Candidates must be interested in science, engineering, and information technology; those without any prior experience are encouraged to apply through the JINR Summer Student Program, or START.
applicants with backgrounds in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Applicants could be in their third year of undergraduate studies or the first year of a PhD program.

Objectives

The purpose of this program is to attract bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate students with backgrounds in science, engineering, and information technology.
The goal is to connect JINR with the next generation of young people.

Focus Areas

Science
Engineering
IT

How to Apply?

Ascertain that you are a third- or fourth-year undergraduate, master’s, or first-year postgraduate student, and that your topic of study aligns with one of JINR’s scientific fields.
Get all the paperwork you’ll need to prove your eligibility.
Fill out the registration form, attach the necessary paperwork, and choose one to three scientific topics that align with your study to register on the official JINR website.
Await the JINR team’s acceptance of your registration. An email containing your login information for the student portal will be sent to you upon acceptance.
Click APPLY to submit your application after selecting your preferred session and logging in as a student.
Check the session webpage for the final selection results and keep a close eye on your email for any updates.

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