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Fully Funded Netherlands Aspire Summer Student Program 2025

Applications are available for the Netherlands ASPIRE Summer Student Program 2025. This fully financed six-week summer school will be held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, at the Anton Pannekoek Institute (API), University of Amsterdam. The program will operate from 27 June to 8 August 2025. Applicants worldwide are qualified to apply.

There is no request charge. The ASPIRE Summer Program aims to conduct Research Projects at a world-leading institution. The program is free, and all costs are covered. However, applicants from diverse backgrounds are accepted to work on a Project for six weeks. Below is more information concerning the program conditions, financial advantages, and application procedure.

Financial Advantages

The program protects:

  • Travel costs
  • Accommodation
  • Housing
  • Subsistence
  • Visa expenses

Projects

Students will partake in study projects under the direction of faculty members. The list of obtainable projects is given.

Qualification Measure

  • The program is available to all citizens.
  • Obtainability: Required to be obtainable for the whole six-week program (27 June to 8 August 2025).
  • Student status:
  1. Is not required to be presently registered in a PhD program.
  2. Is required to have already begun or concluded an MSc in physics, astronomy, or a nearly associated area.
  3. A solid passion for astronomy is required.
  • Language skill: A robust and assured working level of English is required.

Needed Documents

You will require the following documents for the online request form:

  • CV (1 to 3 pages)
  • List of necessary physics/astronomy program courses obtained.
  • Letter of motivation (2 pages maximum, not above 1500 words)
  • Reference letter

How To Apply

The ASPIRE 2025 request portal is currently available. Candidates must apply online from the official webpage.