Undergraduates can now undergo internship program from the host country of their university to Austria or Europe for it. Vienna Biocenter Summer School For Undergraduates is currently accepting applications from international undergraduates to submit their applications for consideration.
This is a paid internship program created to ensure that students can have the needed hands-on training while receiving education in their field of study.
In this program, each fellow will be allocated a faculty member, with whom they will work closely. The research project will focus on a current topic in the allocated lab. Supported by a member of the laboratory the scholar will be expected to perform experiments, analyse data, generate ideas, and discuss their results.
Students interested in this program are to kindly apply before January 15, 2025. Having IELTS is not compulsory in this application; however, you need other requirements listed in this post to apply.
Requirements for 2025 Vienna Biocenter Summer School Program
To be considered for the Vienna Biocenter Summer School, applicants must be studying a degree in a Life Science related subject (related to one of the groups offering a position in the call, check carefully before starting an application) and have one of the following:
- Completed at least 2 years of a University study (e.g. 2-3 years of a Bachelor (Hons) study or 1 year of a Master study – by 30 June)
- 3-months 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)
- Important information for MD applicants. MDs may only apply if they have completed 3-4years of their studies and have the relevant research experience, they must also intend to study a PhD in a Life Science related subject after completion of their current studies
- The following studies will NOT be considered: Veterinary medicine, medical engineering, agriculture, pharmacy, zoology, food or nutrional science, and any other degrees that do not include lab training or are not related to molecular and cellular biology.
Benefits of 2025 Vienna Biocenter Summer School Program
- 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 Vienna Biocenter Summer School Program 2025
Students interested in applying to the Vienna Biocenter Summer School should complete the online application form. Use the “CLICK HERE TO APPLY” button to proceed to the application page.
The programme, starts on the last Friday in June and finishes on the the last Friday of August (or 31 August) each year.
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