Preprofessional Opportunities

Vienna Biocenter - Summer School Programme

Details

Category: Summer
Type: Research
Location: Vienna, Austria
Deadline: Late January

Eligibility

- Completed at least 2 years of a University study (eg. 2/3 years of a Bachelor study or at least 1 year of a Master study - by 30 June) - Some previous research experience - Good academic record - High level of English language - Evidence of enrolment in a University programme for the current academic year and the next year (if possible)

Description

The Vienna Biocenter Summer School provides a unique opportunity for approx. 30 undergraduate students to work side by side with leading researchers in a dynamic scientific environment.

Our programme aims to attract talented students from around the world, creating a vibrant and diverse atmosphere. It is the perfect preparation for those students who are interested in graduate study in the life sciences arena. Applicants who are successful are provided with accommodation, a travel allowance and a stipend for the duration of the scholarship. The programme, starts on the last Friday in June and finishes on the the last Friday of August each year.

The school is a collaboration between five of Europe's leading research institutes: Research Center for Molecular Medicine (Opens external link in new windowCEMM), Gregor Mendel Institute (Opens external link in new windowGMI), Institute of Molecular Biotechnology (Opens external link in new windowIMBA), Institute of Molecular Pathology (Opens external link in new windowIMP) and the Max Perutz Labs (Opens external link in new windowMax Perutz Labs) and is generously sponsored by the Max Birnstiel Foundation.