Summer of Research 2026 program – University of Groningen

Graduate School of Medical Sciences (GSMS), University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG)  is pleased to offer support for ITB students to participate in Summer of Research 2026 Program.

Overview of the Program:
The Summer of Research (SoR) is part of the Abel Tasman Talent Program of the Graduate School of Medical Sciences (GSMS), offering students from Strategic Partner universities the opportunity to visit Groningen. It  aims to strengthen long-term collaboration with Partner universities—including Double and Joint PhD Degrees—by giving talented students hands-on research experience at the UMCG, participation in ISCOMS, and the chance to build connections that support future academic mobility and joint initiatives.
The program  consists of two components:
– Participation in ISCOMS  (1–4 June 2026)
– A research internship at the UMCG (starting 8 June 2026)

⚠️ Very Important: Two Separate Applications

1. ISCOMS Application (to ISCOMS)
   – Students who wish to participate in ISCOMS with an abstract must submit their application directly through the ISCOMS application system.
   – GSMS has no influence on ISCOMS application procedures or selection.
   –  Abstract submission deadline: 11 January 2026
   Important: ISCOMS may introduce a €20 application fee in 2026. This fee will be reimbursed by ISCOMS for students who  are GSMS-sponsored and attend ISCOMS.
   Students who submit an abstract will receive a GSMS survey link in the week of 12 January 2026. To be considered for GSMS sponsorship, students must complete:
   GSMS sponsorship survey deadline: 1 February 2026 (hard deadline)
   GSMS Sponsorship Application (to GSMS)
   – Required for students who want any GSMS funding (for ISCOMS, internship, or both)
   – Involves additional steps separate from ISCOMS
   – Hard GSMS deadline: 1 February 2026
   
   
2. Research Internship
   Students may undertake a research internship in a UMCG department aligned with their academic and research interests.
   GSMS Research Voucher
   – Applications must be pre-selected or endorsed by the Partner University.
   – Standard duration: 4 weeks (General note: Non-EU nationals may not remain in Europe for more than 90 days without an appropriate visa.)
   – GSMS provides a Research Voucher of up to €1,300 for a 4-week internship, scaled proportionally for shorter durations.
   – The Graduate School of Medical Sciences (GSMS) covers ISCOMS participation fees and ISCOMS-arranged accommodation. Students joining both ISCOMS and the research internship may choose to arrange their own accommodation and use the €1,300 GSMS funding to cover accommodation and living expenses for up to 4 weeks. For shorter stays, the allowance is adjusted; for longer stays, the funding remains €1,300.
   Alternative:
   ISCOMS International Research Fellowship (IRF)
   – GSMS application deadline: 1 February 2026 (hard deadline)
   – For ISCOMS abstract presenters selected by ISCOMS 8–18 June 2026
   – Coordinated entirely by ISCOMS
   – GSMS does not manage IRF selection or provide IRF funding

Click here to see the full guideline of ISCOMS and GSMS

Eligibility: 
Master’s or Doctoral students
How to apply:
Apply through this form by 25 January 2026 (14.00 WIB)

Should you have inquiries, kindly send an email to iro@itb.ac.id with the subject
“RUG Summer of Research 2026”