Study Week
International Wildlife Research Week IWRW 2026
With the «International Wildlife Research Week», Swiss Youth in Science (Schweizer Jugend forscht) offers young people an opportunity to discover alpine wildlife in Val Müstair, Canton of Graubünden. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get a taste of being a researcher!
Unsere Partner
How to be a Field Biologist
During one week, participants will work on a scientific research question and get to know the most important aspects of being a field biologist.
They will learn how to define a research question, collect data in the field (alpine environment), do statistics, and present their findings in written and verbal form during the public closing event at the end of the week.
The research week is supervised by four experienced biologists specializing in alpine flora and fauna.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to get a taste of being a researcher!
Date
13th - 20th of June 2026
Registration
Will open in spring 2026
Location
Val Müstair, Canton of Graubünden, Switzerland
More Info & Details
Good to Know
Wo findet die Studienwoche statt?
Je nach Projekt an der Universität Basel, im Adolph Merkle Institut der Uni Fribourg, am EPFL in Lausanne, im Bachem oder bei Syngenta.
In welcher Sprache wird die Studienwoche durchgeführt?
Alle wichtigen Informationen werden auf Englisch vermittelt, deshalb solltest du gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift mitbringen. Je nach Projekt ist die Sprache Deutsch, Franösisch oder Italienisch.
Wo werden wir übernachten?
Je nach Projekt in einer Jugendherberge in den Städten Lausanne, Sion, Freiburg und Basel (mehrere Personen pro Zimmer).
Wie kann ich mich anmelden?
Bereite dei Motivationsschreiben vor, gehe zur Anmeldung und lass uns all benötigten Daten zukommen.
For Participants
Your Advantages
Apply Science Directly
Expand your knowledge in a targeted manner and apply science in a practical way. Experts will familiarize you with the requirements of everyday research, and you will gain greater clarity regarding your own choice of study.
Build Your Network
You will meet other young people who are just as passionate about a cause as you are—the perfect opportunity for exchange and inspiration! You will also have the opportunity to network with experts from the field of research.
Present professionally
Overcome language barriers and learn how to present research results professionally in the form of reports, posters, or presentations. Gain valuable expertise that will prepare you optimally for your thesis.
Send us Your Cover Letter
Anmeldungen zur Studienwoche können bis 15. Dezember entgegengenommen werden.
Contact & Support
I'm Here for You!
Hey, mein Name ist Julián und ich freue mich darauf, von dir zu hören.
Julián Cancino
Programmleiter Nationaler Wettbewerb
Event-Standort
FHNW Campus Muttenz
Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
Hofackerstrasse 30
4132 Muttenz
Telefon
+41 31 511 52 55
Our Partners
Thank you for Your Support
Without helping hands, it would not be possible to hold the National Competition. We have donors who volunteer to help us physically and financially so that we can realize this support program.
Partner
Biosfera Val Müstair, Tschierv
Donator
Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation SBFI