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Vienna Biocenter 2023 Summer School Scholarship for Undergraduate Students Worldwide

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


Vienna Biocenter Undergraduate Scholarship

Application DeadlineJanuary 31, 2023
Funding TypeFully Funded
Country to studyAustria
TypeUndergraduate
Course to studyView courses
SponsorVienna Biocenter
GenderMen and Women

Benefits of Vienna Biocenter Undergraduate Scholarship

  • 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 Undergraduate Scholarship Courses

Requirements for Vienna Biocenter Undergraduate Scholarship

You need to be studying a degree in a Life Science related subject 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

Selection Process

Timelines

  • Call Opens 1 December closes 31 January (2359 CET)
  • Results are published 15 March
  • Summer School starts: 1 July (or last Friday in June)
  • Summer School ends: 31 August (or last Friday in August)

Note: Dates are subject to change

Application Documents

  • Please upload your enrolment certificate and transcript of studies and/or exam results for the last years of your course.  
  • You will also need to upload a proof of enrolment for the next academic year.
  • If this is not possible, you should upload a personal statement with the programmes that you have/will apply for. A CV or cover letter are not required.

Application Deadline

January 31, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Vienna Biocenter on selapp.imp.ac.at to apply

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 we cannot guarantee that an applicant will be assigned to one of these labs, we will make our best efforts to do so. You will also be asked to detail your educational and research experience.

For more details,visit Vienna Biocenter website


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