Vienna Biocenter Summer School 2025 for Students Worldwide (Fully-Funded to Vienna, Austria)

The Vienna Biocenter Summer School provides a unique opportunity for approx. 20 students to work side by side with leading researchers in a dynamic scientific environment. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

About Vienna Biocenter Summer School

Opportunity Details

Date Published: December 03, 2024
Application Deadline: January 15, 2025
Category: Fully Funded Internship Training
Oppotunity Locations: Austria

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.

Research Project 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.

In addition to practical laboratory work the scholar will also take part in lab meetings, journal clubs and other activities.

Sponsor Organisation: Vienna BioCenter

Benefits of Vienna Biocenter Summer School

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

Vienna Biocenter Summer School Requirements

You need to 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) as follows:

(i) In Year 3 of a 4-year BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) in a Life Science related subject
(ii) 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 program (this will be checked later)
(iii) In Year 1 of a 2-year Master course, MSc in a Life Science related subject
(iv) In Year 2 of a US undergraduate Bachelor in a Life Science related subject
(v) 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
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.

Application Date and Process

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.

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