Research Internships in France
Graduate Programme MDE
Application deadline (first round): December 7, 2026
A medical device (MD) is any instrument, apparatus, equipment, substance, or product (excluding products of human origin)—including accessories and software—used alone or in combination for medical purposes in humans, and whose intended primary action is not achieved by pharmacological, immunological, or metabolic means.
As part of the Graduate + project, the Graduate School in Medical Device Engineering is very proud to announce internship grants for the 2026–2027 academic year.
Dans le cadre du projet Graduate +, la Graduate School in Medical Device Engineering est très fière d’annoncer des gratifications de stages pour l’année académique 2026-2027.
Eligibility criteria:
The candidate is enrolled in the 2026–2027 academic year at the University of Lyon 1 in the Master’s program in Medical Device Engineering.
The internship takes place in a research laboratory at the University of Lyon.
Amount of the internship allowance:
The amount of the internship stipend is regulated and set by collective bargaining agreement. You can find details on the government’s website.
The maximum duration of the internship is 6 months.
Eligibility Criteria:
Alignment of the internship topic with medical devices
Scientific quality of the project
Quality of supervision
Maturity of the project in relation to its potential application to medical devices: technology transfer and clinical collaboration, regulatory aspects, etc.
Potential impact on clinical practice
Application Process:
- Applications open: November 1, 2026
There will be three application rounds:
Round 1 – Application deadline: December 7, 2026
Round 2 – Application deadline: February 1, 2027
Round 3 – Application deadline: March 15, 2027
Applicants must apply directly through the application platform (button below):
The following must be included with the application:
Copy of an official ID
Resume (CV—1 page) updated to include the student’s current course of study
Cover letter
Description of the research project (objectives, scientific context, methodology, expected results, etc.) (1 to 2 pages)
Letter of acceptance from the host foreign institution/laboratory