How to apply

Requirements to apply for ISH

Before applying please remember that you have to

live/ be in school in one of our sister cities/ partner organizations or in Heidelberg and that
you should be at least 16 years of age

Click here to download the application download (227 KB) as a PDF. Please fill it out electronically.
Short essay (approx. 200 words) showing why the applicant is interested in scientific research and why she/he would like to take part in the ISH
Copy of final school report
Additional written certificates documenting
good results in English
good results in natural sciences
extra-curricular activities in these fields

Please send your application by mail to the International Relations Office of your city or to the partner organization until 13 March 2026.

Submission of application documents	13 March 2026
Telephone interview	Middle of May
Start of the ISH (Arrival Day)	12 July 2026
End of the ISH (Departure Day)	08 August 2026

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.