Vienna Biocenter Summer School 2023 for Undergraduate Students (€1,400 stipend)
Deadline: 31st of January, 2023
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2023 Vienna Biocenter Summer School. About 20 undergraduate students get the chance to collaborate with distinguished experts in a fast-paced scientific setting through the Vienna Biocenter Summer School.
The program seeks to draw bright students from all around the world, fostering an environment rich in diversity. For students interested in graduate-level studies in the biological sciences, it is the ideal preparation. Every year, the program begins on the final Friday in June and ends on the final Friday in August (or the 31st).
A faculty member will be assigned to each fellow, with whom they will collaborate closely. In the designated lab, the research project will concentrate on a current issue. The scholar will be required to conduct experiments, analyze data, come up with ideas, and present their findings with the assistance of a lab member. The scholar will participate in journal clubs, lab meetings, and actual laboratory work in addition to other activities.
Benefits:
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.
Eligibility:
- Open to students (BA Hons, Master, MSc) from all around the world
- 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) as follows:- In Year 3 of a 4-year BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) in a Life Science related subject
- In Year 4 of a 4-year BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) in a Life Science related subject
with an acceptance or intention to apply to a Master programme (this will be
checked later) - In Year 1 of a 2-year Master course, MSc in a Life Science related subject
- In Year 2 of a US undergraduate Bachelor in a Life Science related subject
- In Year 2 of a 4-Year BTech (India) in a Life Science related subject
- 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
Application:
Interested students should complete the online application form. When applying applicants will be asked
to specify the names of three lab heads in their order of preference. While they cannot guarantee that an
applicant will be assigned to one of these labs, they will make their best efforts to do so. You will also be
asked to detail your educational and research experience.
