Vienna Biocenter Summer School for Undergraduate Students Worldwide

Vienna Biocenter Summer School for Undergraduate Students Worldwide

9-week Research Program for Life Science Undergrads at one of Europe’s leading Research Centers.

The Vienna Biocenter Summer School provides a unique opportunity for approx. 20 undergraduate students to work side by side with leading researchers in a dynamic scientific environment.

The 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 (or 31 August) each year.

The school is a collaboration between five of Europe’s leading research institutes: Research Center for Molecular Medicine (CEMM), Gregor Mendel Institute (GMI), Institute of Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA), Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP) and the Max Perutz Labs (Max Perutz Labs) and is generously sponsored by the Max Birnstiel Foundation.

Requirements

Applications are welcomed from students (BA Hons, Master, MSc) from all around the world who are undergraduates/master students, and have completed at least two years of university study in a Life Sciences related study.

Selected fellows receive numerous benefits e.g. free student accommodation, a stipend of 1400 euros after tax for the nine-week programme, medical insurance and others.

Housing

Scholars will be housed free of charge in student accommodation. The complex features modern rooms that are internet enabled, fully furnished, and have a shared bathroom and kitchen.
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Simmeringer Hauptstrasse 143, 1110 Vienna

Benefits

Free student accommodation

Each student will be awarded a stipend of 1400 euros after tax for the nine-week programme

Medical insurance is included in the contract for the nine weeks

A free travel pass providing unlimited use of public transport within Vienna for the duration of the scholarship

Reimbursement of travel costs to and from Vienna

Numerous social events

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Vienna Biocenter Summer School for Undergraduate Students Worldwide