Tyndall & IPIC Summer Fellowship 2026 Opens for International STEM Students

The 2026 Summer Fellowship Programme has officially opened its application window, inviting ambitious undergraduate STEM students from Ireland and select students from across the EU to participate. This competitive research opportunity will remain available for the 2026–2027 cohort until its application deadline, offering students a hands-on pathway into advanced deep-tech, photonics, nano-electronics, and multidisciplinary research.

This news post highlights everything applicants need to know—including programme offerings, eligibility requirements, and deadline details.

What This Opportunity Is About?

The Tyndall & IPIC Summer Fellowship is a prestigious 12-week paid summer research fellowship hosted by Tyndall National Institute, IPIC (the SFI Centre for Photonics), and MCCI. It is designed to give undergraduate STEM students an immersive research experience, combining laboratory work, mentorship, commercialization training, communication workshops, and exposure to world-class facilities.

For 2026, the programme continues to attract Ireland-based students from all STEM fields and will also provide five exclusive seats for STEM undergraduates from the EU to undertake NanoIC research projects. The fellowship aims to nurture future innovators in the fields of semiconductors, quantum technologies, health tech, energy, and communication systems.

What This Fellowship Offers?

Participants selected for the 2026 cohort will receive:

• A fully paid 12-week summer internship
• A generous stipend for the entire duration of the programme
• Placement under leading senior researchers aligned with the student’s chosen research area
• Hands-on access to cutting-edge research labs and deep-tech equipment
• A structured workshop series, including:
  • Research commercialisation
  • Science communication
  • Innovation and technology transfer
  • A blended programme environment combining on-site lab training with online learning

• Exposure to top research teams at: Tyndall National Institute, IPIC – SFI Centre for Photonics, or MCCI – Microelectronic Circuits Centre Ireland.

Fellows will work across specialized research areas such as:

1. Compound Semiconductors
2. Wafer Scale & Chip Technologies
3. Health & Wellbeing Tech
4. Communications & Connectivity
5. CMOS & Emerging Platforms
6. Packaging & Integration
7. Quantum Technologies
8. Environment & Energy Solutions

Eligibility Checks for Applicants

Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet the following requirements:

For Ireland-Based Applicants

• Must be an undergraduate student enrolled at a university or institute of technology in the Republic of Ireland
• Must be studying any STEM discipline

For EU-Based Applicants (Non-Ireland)

• Must be an undergraduate student enrolled at a recognized university within the European Union
• Must be applying specifically for a NanoIC project
• Only five places are available for EU students

This programme is focused on academic curiosity, research potential, and willingness to work in advanced deep-tech environments.

Application Deadline for 2026

The application deadline for the Tyndall & IPIC Summer Fellowship 2026 will follow the official timeline set by the programme.