START (ex-Summer Student Programme) is an onsite JINR student programme intended for students under 30 from all over the world who specialise in science, engineering, and IT, starting from their 4 year of undergraduate studies up to the 1st year of PhD.
Our main goal is to assist JINR laboratories in finding young talented specialists to be further employed at JINR.
8-week advanced-level experience in solving real scientific and engineering tasks under the guidance of our leading experts
Get a chance to find a scientific supervisor for your BSc, MSc, or PhD thesis
Boost your chances of getting hired and becoming part of our international team
10
years of successful running
of the Programme
374
participants
since 2014
28
countries represented
by the participants
164
JINR experts involved
Should you experience any problems with the steps indicated below, please feel free to contact the START team for guidance and support: students@jinr.ru
Register on the website by clicking the +Student button and filling in the registration form. Afterwards, please check your e-mail for further instructions.
Our programme runs all year round. Every year, two sessions are held - winter and summer. Each session has fixed application deadlines and a recommended time interval for participants’ visit to Dubna. Within this interval, the participants are invited to come for the term of 6-8 weeks agreed with their project supervisors.
Check out the requirements for applicants, select a Session you would like to participate in, press APPLY, tick 1 or 2 of the available scientific fields corresponding to your sphere of studies.
Wait for the preselection results that you will receive by email together with further instructions 5 days before the final selection results. You may select only one supervisor to work with. The final selection results will be posted on the session page.
Each Session has a fixed application deadline and a time interval recommended by the Team,
within which the Student is invited to come and stay in Dubna for 6-8 weeks in agreement with the project supervisor.
Check out the requirements for applicants, select a Session you would like to participate in,
press APPLY, tick 1 or 2 of the available scientific fields corresponding to your sphere of studies.
During the internship, new scientific knowledge and practical skills of working in the laboratory were gained. This internship helped me better understand what I would like to do in the future.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the entire JINR staff and the START team for making my participation in this event possible. I am also grateful to our curators Dmitry Belyakov and Maxim Zuev for their comprehensive support. The one and a half month program allowed me to deepen my knowledge in the field of programming and system design, as well as to master new technologies. I believe that the experience gained will help me in choosing a further development vector.
it is a good opportunity for me it will help me in my future research career
From the bottom of my heart, I would like to express my gratitude to my supervisor, Dr. Avazbek Nasirov, for his professionalism. He always made time for my questions and discussions, igniting my interest in further research in the field of nuclear physics and motivating me by showing how physics is 11 an attractive area of science. I want to emphasize that his area of interest and research is very captivating. Additionally, I would like to thank the management of the JINR for the excellent research opportunity and financial support. I am very grateful for the kindness and constant support of the administration and members of the organizing committee of the START program.
I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the opportunity to partake in the internship program at JINR. Throughout my tenure, I found the experience to be immensely enriching and rewarding. The hands-on exposure to real-world projects allowed me to apply theoretical knowledge gained in academic settings and develop practical skills. The guidance and mentorship provided by Prof. Dmitry and the team were invaluable in facilitating my learning and professional growth. Moreover, the inclusive and collaborative culture at JINR fostered an environment where I felt encouraged to explore new ideas and contribute meaningfully to the team's objectives. I am grateful for the networking opportunities afforded to me, which enabled me to establish connections with professionals in the industry. Overall, the internship experience has been instrumental in shaping my career aspirations and I am thankful for the support and opportunities provided.
I enjoyed my time at JINR very much. I am grateful to my supervisor Aida Galoyan for supporting me at every step! Also, would like to thank organizers of the START program for a chance to visit NICA and excursions!
The start program helped me begin my scientific career. I also got a wonderful opportunity to participate in the SPD experiment
The session provided a very interesting experience in solving complex problems. I gained new knowledge and learned how to use it in practice.
The program being implemented is a unique chance to plunge into the world of nuclear physics and its applications. For me personally, participation in the program allowed to get invaluable experience in the field of neutron activation analysis. During the internship, incredible amount of fundamental knowledge about neutron activation analysis were amass, practical skills of working with the method were obtain. I would like to especially note the friendly and welcoming team of the neutron activation analysis group of the JINR IN and express my gratitude to each member of the team. Each of them is always ready to help solve a problem of any nature and complexity.
Participate in this program was one of the best experiences of my life because I learned so much about my science field of interest. I had a lot of support from my supervisor (Dr E. Dushanov) and from all the people who was in charge of the organization (especially Elena and Julia). Thanks to the START Program I was able to expand my knowledge and cooperate with greats scientist. It was a great experience and I invite all the young scientist to apply; you will not regret it.
I've learned a tremendous amount, even though my background isn't in this specific field. This internship has allowed me to apply classroom knowledge to practical situations, reinforcing my education. I'm particularly grateful to my supervisor and colleagues for their support and guidance. Their expertise and willingness to teach have been invaluable.
It was an important and interesting experience. Thank you for the opportunity.
I want to express my gratitude for JINR for giving me such an amazing opportunity. I learned many things living here for this short period of time. Working here definitely added to my experience and knowledge and I wish that will be another opportunity in the near future.
The organization of the programm is excellent, working during my programm was productive, convenient and useful for me.
I think that the overall experience has been amazing, from the selection process to the paperwork and accommodation. There are only two minor comments which could improve the experience of every future student. That there exists more planned visits to the facilities and coercion between different groups, for example by planning some recreational activities for the students. This could not only improve the moral overall but also provide a cultural enrichment for everyone, as stated in the JINR logo, science brings nations together.
I am very glad that I was able to complete an internship in this program. I received a lot of positive impressions. Thanks!
The START Programme is an excellent opportunuty to gain experience and knowledge.
This programme has indeed been a great start! for a young scientist's research career; the research environment is great, a lot of facilities for ensuring so are available, everyone is super helpful, it has been a great experience.
It was an amazing program, I learn a lot of new things and knew nice people from the world. Thank you very much, START program
It was an amazing experience which allowed me to work on an interesting project with the excellent supervisor.
I really enjoyed being a part of the START program. The accommodation conditions were simply fantastic - nice hotel rooms for two with a bathroom and a kitchen area, buffet breakfast included. The hotel even had a free gym. The work was interesting as it involved a real project that might be used in the future. During the program, I made a lot of foreign friends, which allowed me to significantly improve my conversational English. I am completely satisfied with my participation in the START program.
Engaging in the JINR START program was an incredibly enriching experience. The combination of expert lectures and hands-on research provided a comprehensive grasp of nuclear science. Working with mentors on practical projects improved my problem-solving abilities. The diverse participant community facilitated global connections. The modern facilities and supportive atmosphere greatly enhanced the experience. This program not only broadened my knowledge but also influenced my career aspirations. I am deeply thankful for this opportunity and enthusiastically endorse the JINR START program to individuals with a strong interest in nuclear research.
Дорогие организаторы, большое спасибо за Вашу работу и программу START. Мне понравилось всё: и идея программы, и её реализация, и сам ОИЯИ. Финансовый вопрос, жилищный, вопрос документооборота, всё продумано и очень хорошо организовано. Действительно, у меня была возможность не волноваться по таким мелочам и просто спокойно работать. Я однозначно буду рекомендовать моим знакомым в ЛЭТИ приезжать сюда в следующие года, тем более, как внезапно, для меня оказалось, отдельные лаборатории имеют с ним контакты и общие тематики. Может были какие-то мелкие недочёты, но их я уже не помню, значит, не очень уж они и существенны. Ещё раз, большое спасибо!
I was extremely satisfied with my experience in the JINR student programme “START”. The JINR staff played a crucial role in equipping me with invaluable skills and knowledge. I delved into new research techniques, including DSC, X-ray powder diffraction, and IR-spectroscopy. Additionally, I had the pleasure of meeting intelligent, fascinating, and friendly individuals at JINR, which left me with wonderful memories and a deep sense of gratitude towards JINR.
I was very pleased with the JINR student programme “START”. I got a lot of useful skills and knowledge thanks to the JINR staff. New research methods such as DSC, X-ray powder diffraction and IR-spectroscopy were studied. Also I met very smart, interesting and kind people at JINR, received wonderful emotions and impressions. I express my great gratitude to JINR!
I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for the incredible opportunity to participate in the START Internship Program at JINR. The experience has been both enriching and eye-opening, allowing me to delve into the world of high-energy physics and gain valuable insights into cutting-edge research. The guidance and support provided by the program organizers, along with the exposure to the vibrant scientific community at JINR, have truly exceeded my expectations. I am grateful for this unique learning journey and look forward to applying the knowledge and skills gained during my time in the program. Thank you for making this remarkable experience possible.
I would like to express my gratitude to Konstantin Gertsenberger and Nikita Balashov, for all their patience to my mistakes, immense knowledge and constant support during the whole program; and to the whole STAR team.
The STAR program provided an exceptional experience. Engaging with cutting-edge research and collaborative teams enriched my understanding of particle interactions and detector technologies. Hands-on experiments and data analysis deepened my practical skills, while mentorship from leading physicists fostered growth. The program's immersive environment and exposure to real-world research fueled my passion for particle physics. The STAR internship is a transformative opportunity that prepares aspiring physicists for impactful contributions to the field.
This program was amazing. I had an opportunity to work and study in the field of nuclear physics which I don't have an access to in my university. I was able to gain not only knowledge but unique experience in working in such an environment full of dedicated and intelligent people. In addition to all that, I was able to find new acquaintances from different fields of study.
I want to thank my supervisor Vladislav Rozhkov for project management and his great help in its implementation. Special thanks to the organizing committee for their support and the opportunity to participate in the program. It was a wonderful opportunity to work on an interesting project and get a unique practical experience.
Programme START helped me to observe and apply a new approach to study nuclear physics. I was shown how important and exciting it is to apply the theory obtained from textbooks and articles in an experiment. I observed the laboratory work and conducted experiment for the first time. On the programme I learned a lot of applied features and nuances of nuclear experiment which were not told in my university. For me taking part in START is amazing experience and I am very glad that I got on this programme.
I want to express my gratitude to the START Team for providing students with such a tremendous opportunity to engage in ongoing research in the field of nuclear science. I appreciate the support and encouragement I received from my supervisor, Mr. Yury Stepanenko, who helped me comprehend the BM@N experiment software's interface as well as the technique and methodology of the modifications necessary to get enhanced reconstructed distributions. I'm quite happy that this internship allowed me to get knowledge of the specifics of high energy physics experimental data processing.
Great opportunity for getting in touch with the real life science community. It gave me motivation and new ideas for my personal development in the field. Definetely a chance for learning new thing that I am glad I didn't miss.
With the help of this program, it is possible to immerse yourself in the scientific life of the institute, as well as deepen existing ones and gain new knowledge and skills using modern equipment, receiving information not only from textbooks, but also from personal practical experience. I am very glad that I took part in this program, acquired new practical and theological skills for myself, which will be applied further in my scientific activity.
To begin with, this program was good opportunity to better understand topics that I was interested in. Besides, this program was good mean of establishing new connections and getting new friends.
I was expecting the start program to be a step-by-step guide to scientific research but it was not. I was given an unexpected amount of freedom by my supervisor to explore our topic and I ended up acquiring a lot of new knowledge and skills. The program gave me the opportunity to sip on the knowledge of not only my supervisor but also many other great minds from inside and outside my laboratory. I have also made a lot of new contacts in the scientific community meet new people from around the world, many whom I now call friends.
This programme gave me an opportunity to work on real particle physics problem, starting from research to coding and data analysis using real dataset.
As promised, the programme gave an incredible preview of what it is like to be working in JINR. The excursions helped us get to know the research facilities present and the different jobs they come with. This, combined with the unparalleled job experience that the programme provided, left me feeling like I had revisited and relearnt years' worth of university material. These 8 weeks enriched my knowledge and further enhanced my dream of spending my life in research. I only hope that I will continue to have further contact with the amazing researchers of JINR on personal and professional grounds.
An excellent program for students who want to feel completely in a scientific environment. The program, in addition to a large amount of knowledge, gives a lot of new acquaintances with interesting people. I am very grateful to JINR and the supervisor for the opportunity!
I really enjoyed the participation in Programme. I met a lot of great people and got unique experience of scientific work. Every part of organization was well done, especially the conditions of living because Hotel Dubna is very cobfortable and Dubna itself is quiet and peaceful place. I'm glad that I got the possibility to become a part of JINR work and hope to continue it in future.
While I was working on my project at JINR I gained a lot of knowledge regarding my project as well as valuable insight on what working with a research group at JINR feels like. I met a lot of scientists and engineers with different backgrounds and similar love of science, who were able to show me and teach me some of the things they’re passionate about. I enjoyed hearing enthusiastic people giving student tours and talking about different JINR facilities. Besides that, I had the pleasure of meeting students from different counties, learning about their interests as well as cultures.
The START programme at JINR was a great experience! I have learnt a lot about the research being performed at the different laboratories, enjoyed excursions to unique facilities at the institute and met a lot of great people. The city of Dubna has captivated me with its cosiness and charm. Many thanks to the organisers and everyone involved for providing me with this opportunity!
I am very grateful to you for this amazing opportunity to participate in this program. It gave me a great experience in a new field for me. I would also like to thank you for the excursions, they were very interesting for me.
START program 2022 gave me the opportunity to understand what I would prefer to do in the future and in which direction to make researches.
This program gave me an opportunity to try myself in scientific realm I had wanted for a long time. To work with real scientists is cool. I have learned a lot of new things, got useful experience. I think that program helps student to understand, if science really what they want to do, because here you are supposed to work as you will do after graduation. My point is that this program helps you to understand yourself first of all.
I would like to express my gratitude to my supervisor, Professor Elena Kokoulina, who guided me throughout this project and gave me all opportunities for deep understanding of calorimetry simulations using Geant4 and analysis using ROOT framework. I also wish to acknowledge with gratitude the START team for performing interesting events and helping to resolve all organizational issues.
Participating in the START programme was a valuable experience for me. This experience allowed me to enhance my programming skills and gain a hands-on experience on real research. I am very grateful to Mr. Vasilii Plotnikov for his invaluable supervision, support, and patience.
It was an exciting month and a half in Dubna! I improved my programming skills, made new friends, and really immersed myself in the scientific environment. Thanks to the START team for interesting tours of the laboratories, and for the program as a whole!
Before applying, make sure that the following two main requirements are met and confirmed by the relevant documents:
1) The field of your studies corresponds to one of the JINR scientific areas.
2) You are a 3rd- or 4th-year undergraduate student, a Master student, or a 1st-year postgraduate student.
Register on the website by clicking the +Student button and filling in the registration form, attaching all the required documents.
Wait for your form to be approved by the Team. Afterwards, you will receive an email with a login and password to be able to log in as a Student to apply for a Session.
Select a Session you like to participate in and press APPLY. Tick 1 or 2 of the available scientific fields corresponding to your sphere of studies.
Wait for the selection results. The final selection date is indicated on the Session webpage. Please check your mailbox regularly.
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Participation in the Programme presupposes working on an advanced-level research project under the supervision of a JINR expert. Selected students are invited to Dubna for 6-8 weeks. At the end of their stay, they prepare a written report on the work they have done, which is posted on the Programme website.
You get an opportunity to:
• be trained at the currently operating JINR facilities
• become part of the multinational team
• make up their mind on the topic of their future thesis
• find a scientific supervisor
• build useful contacts
• raise their chances of being hired by JINR.
Participants of the START programme are accommodated in the JINR hostel on a free-of-charge basis, receive a daily allowance of 1000 rubles per day, get transport, visa, and insurance costs reimbursed.
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