XLAB International Science Camp 2023, August 5 to 27

If you are at least 17 years old and

... interested in natural sciences
... want to work with up-to-date technology
... want to learn in an excellent scientific environment
... want to meet like-minded people from all over the world

apply now, and discover research in Germany!

Every year in August we organize the International Science Camp (ISC) for participants from all over the world. You choose three week-long courses and combine them into an extraordinary experience of science. English is the working language. A symposium finalizes the camp when you present your experimental approaches, experiences and results.

On weekends and in the evenings we arrange a cultural and social program. Social contacts among students from different cultural backgrounds are as important as experimental work and scientific learning.

Understanding natural sciences is fundamental to modern life. In our summer school you discover how physics, chemistry and biology contribute to a sustainable development. You will pick three week-long courses from a list of topics like Physics in Life Sciences, Quantum Optics, Astrophysics, Anatomy, Biotechnology, 21st Century Challenges in Lake Ecosystem Ecology, Light and Matter, Analytical Chemistry, Renewable Energies and Polymers. Every day you will perform experiments in small groups of two or three students. Our scientific staff will supervise you, and help you gain hands-on experience, skills and good results.

English is the common language of science and the language used during the camp. The participants need English skills according to B2 proficiency level.

The Science Camp lasts 3 weeks. Courses begin on August 7, 2023 in the morning. Overseas participants should arrive on Saturday, August 5 to allow a day to rest. All other participants should arrive on Sunday, August 6 if possible. The camp ends on Sunday, August 27 after breakfast (departure day).

The course fee of EUR 3,500.00 per person is all-inclusive, except for the travel expenses. Payment is due within three weeks of receiving the invoice. If payment is not made, we reserve the right to award the place to another applicant.

In addition to the General Terms and Conditions, special cancellation conditions apply, if the participant in spite of his vaccination is infected with COVID-19 or can't travel due to quarantine. Upon proof (medical or official), the course fee will be refunded.

To apply for a scholarship, please contact organizations such as large companies in your area, your school or university, or charitable foundations in your city/country. Unfortunately, we cannot grant scholarships ourselves for legal reasons.

Participants will be accommodated in shared rooms of two or three beds in a family-run guest house just five minutes by bus from XLAB. The guesthouse is surrounded by a beautiful countryside, which is perfect for jogging and hiking.