About the program
Program dates: 4 – 12 weeks, starting in May
Founded in 1966, this tight-knit university overlooks the beautiful Lake Constance while offering students the ability to develop close relationships with faculty members and local students while enhancing their research skills.
With research priorities focused on cultural studies, chemical biology and more, the University of Konstanz’s Summer Research Internship Program allows UBC students to work directly with faculty members to join ongoing research.
Research areas: Chemistry, Biology, and Physics
How to apply to the University of Konstanz
1. Apply to Go Global
Students need to be endorsed and nominated by Go Global in order to be accepted to the University of Konstanz.
2. Identify and contact potential hosts:
Search the University of Konstanz's website to find out which research area are of interest to you:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Send an application email including a letter of application, CV and list of grades directly to a professor or research assistant in this field of research. Please make sure to copy the International Office of the University of Konstanz to your request: exchange.programs@uni-konstanz.de. You can also refer to this address with any questions you may have.
Once you have secured a spot in a lab, please notify the International Office and you will learn directly about the next steps to take.
Eligibility requirements
General Research Abroad eligibility
- A minimum 70% average in your most recent academic term of full-time studies prior to application. We look at Term 1 (Fall term) grades for summer research abroad experiences
- Full-time student status as defined by your faculty in the year prior to your research abroad experience
- Be a UBC student in good standing (e.g., not be under academic or non-academic discipline)
- You must maintain a 70% average prior to your departure to participate in the program
Program-specific eligibility
- Be at least a 3rd-year student by the time the program begins in Science
- Hold at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (partners generally review your entire academic transcript)
- Meet any additional lab project requirements as outlined on the program website
Accessibility
If you are considering applying for a Go Global program and identify with having a disability or pre-existing health condition (mental or physical) which could impact your participation, or if you require academic accommodations, you can contact the following offices to meet with an Accessibility Advisor before the start of the program:
The Centre for Accessibility (Vancouver)
Disability Resource Centre (Okanagan)
Transfer credit
UBC does not recognize credit for Research Abroad programs and does not grant transfer credit for these experiences. If a partner university offers credit for your Research Abroad program, save the transcript or certificate of completion for your future records.
How to apply
After you submit your application to Go Global, you will be contacted by the advisor with instructions on the next steps for applying directly to your program(s) of choice.
Application deadline
Program costs and fees
Students are responsible for the cost of travel and living associated with participating in this program, including program fees.
Review program and living costs while at The University of Konstanz.
Go Global fee and withdrawal policy
The Go Global Fee ($431.50) is an administrative fee required for all applicants to all Go Global programs. The Go Global Fee ($431.50) is an administrative fee required for all applicants to all Go Global programs. The fee will be posted to your Workday account 1-3 weeks following your acceptance to the partner program, and will be due approximately 2 weeks later. You will be notified of the due date by email once the fee is posted. The fee is non-refundable. However, it may be adjusted if you withdraw from your Research Abroad experience.
If you withdraw from Go Global
To withdraw from your Go Global Research Abroad program, you must contact Go Global to request a withdrawal. You will then be asked to complete a short withdrawal form.
Students who withdraw from a Go Global Research Abroad Program by March 30th will have their Go Global fee adjusted from $335.00 (Go Global fee will be adjusted from $431.50 to $96.50).
If you have questions or would like to request a withdrawal, please connect with your Go Global advisor or contact Go Global here.
Funding for Research Abroad
Go Global Research Abroad Award
$1,000 per research experience
Eligibility
All students accepted into a research abroad program, through Go Global, will be considered for this award. A separate application is not required. If you meet the eligibility criteria, then you will be notified of your award near the start of the summer term.
To be eligible for the award, you must have an average of at least 70% on your best 24 credits in the Winter Session of the previous year (with no failed or incomplete courses). If you were on a co-op work term, you must have at least 70% on your best 12 credits in the other term.
Partner university funding
Students might be eligible for a grant provided by the Baden-Wuerttemberg foundation, supporting them with the cost of living during their studies in Germany. Students will be informed on this possibility after their successful application.
Pre-Departure policy
UBC is committed to preparing students for safe and successful international experiences. In order to achieve this, any student participating in a Go Global Program must complete the following:
- All UBC Student Safety Abroad requirements
- Go Global Program-specific pre-departure requirements
Failure to successfully complete these and any other requirements may result in withdrawal from the Go Global Program.
Contact Go Global
In-person and Virtual Drop-in advising hours
Tuesday: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Wednesday: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Go Global offers both in-person and virtual drop-in advising through Zoom during the times listed above.