The Vienna Biocenter Summer Program is open to students looking to work alongside leading researchers in a dynamic scientific environment in Austria. Successful applicants will be provided with accommodation, travel allowance and stipend for the duration of the scholarship. Interested candidates should send their applications before the deadline.
Program Details
The school is a collaboration between five of Europe’s leading research institutes: the Center for Research in Molecular Medicine (CEMM), the Gregor Mendel Institute (GMI), the Institute for Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA), the Institute for Molecular Pathology ( IMP) and Max Perutz Labs ( Max Perutz Labs) and is generously sponsored by the Max Birnstiel Foundation.
About 19 laboratories from many different disciplines participate in this year’s call. A wide range of research projects are available in: molecular biology, neuroscience, immunology, bioinformatics, RNA biology, stem cells, and biochemistry.
Each fellow will be assigned a faculty member, with whom they will work closely. The research project will focus on a current topic in the assigned laboratory. With the support of a member of the laboratory, the student is expected to carry out experiments, analyze data, generate ideas, and discuss their results.
Program Benefits
Selected fellows for the Vienna Biocenter Program in Austria will receive numerous benefits:
- Free student accommodation
- Stipend of 1400 euros after tax
- Medical insurance
- Skills, knowledge and experience
Level and Areas of Study
The opportunity is for undergraduate and master students who are interested in life sciences.
Place of Study
The program will be held at Vienna Biocenter Summer School in Austria.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Vienna Biocenter Program in Austria, applicants must fulfil the following conditions:
- Open to students (BA, BSc, MSc) from all over the World
- Completed at least 2 years of undergraduate study and 1 year of a Master study by June
- 3-month research experience
- Good academic record
- High level of English Language
- Evidence of enrolment in a University programme for the current academic year
- MDs may apply if they have completed 3-4 years study and have the relevant research experience. They must be willing to study a PhD in a Life Science related subject after the completion of their studies.
Application Procedure
Interested candidates for the Vienna Biocenter Summer School Program are to complete an online application form and provide personal statement and academic transcripts.
Submission Deadline: January 31.