Experience the beauty of snow and cold weather while advancing your studies! Applications are now open for the Russia JINR START Winter Program 2026 — a fully funded 6–8 week opportunity at the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR).

This international program welcomes students from all countries and offers the chance to live in Dubna, Russia, where participants will work on scientific and engineering challenges under the mentorship of JINR specialists.

No application fee or IELTS requirement applies. The program is open to undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students. All expenses — including airfare, visa, health insurance, accommodation, stipends, and more — are fully covered by JINR.

Full details on eligibility, benefits, and the application procedure can be found below.

Details About the Russia JINR START Winter Program

• Host Country: Russia
• Location: Dubna
• Program Name: Student Advanced Research Training
• Program Start Date: 15 February 2026
• Duration: 8 Weeks
• Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 30th October 2025

Objective of the JINR START Program

The objective of this program is to attract Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students specializing in science, engineering, and IT. The goal is to connect JINR with the next generation of Young Minds.

Financial Benefits

The Program Covers:

• Round Airfare Travel Tickets
• Visa Cost
• Insurance
• Accommodation
• Daily Allowance of 2000 Roubles per day.

Areas of JINR START Program

• Science
• Engineering
• IT

Eligibility Criteria

• The Program is open to all the Nationals.
• Applicants specializing in STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
• Applicants from their 3rd year of undergraduate studies up to the 1st year of their PhD program.
• This program is for those who have never participated in the START program before.

How to Apply for the Russia JINR START Program 2026?

Applicants have to apply online from the official website. Before applying, ensure that you meet the program requirements and attach all required documents. The Link to the official website is below.