Vienna Biocenter Summer School Undergraduate Fellowships
Vienna Biocenter Summer School Summer Undergraduate Fellowships 2019 official notification has been released. International candidates who want to pursue research in the area of life sciences are encooouraged to check out all of the details on the Research Area, Programme Description and application procedure below:
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The Vienna Biocenter Summer School provides a Special opportunity for approx. 28 undergraduate students to work side by side with Top researchers at a dynamic scientific environment
Our programme aims to attract gifted students from all over the world, developing a vibrant and diverse atmosphere. It’s the perfect prep for those students that are interested in graduate study in the life sciences arena. Applicants that are successful are provided with accommodation, a travel allowance and a stipend for the duration of the scholarship. The programme begins on the last Friday in June and finishes on the last Friday of August every year.
The school is a collaboration between five of Europe’s leading research institutes: Research Center for Molecular Medicine, Gregor Mendel Institute, Institute of Molecular Biotechnology, Institute of Molecular Pathology and the Max F. Perutz Laboratories and is generously
sponsored by the Max Birnstiel Foundation.Programme Description:
Research Project
Each fellow will be allocated a faculty member, together with whom they’ll work closely. A wide range of research projects is available in Molecular biology, neuroscience, immunology, bioinformatics, RNA biology, stem cells, and biochemistry. The research project will focus on a current topic from the allocated laboratory. Supported by a member of this laboratory, that the scholar will be expected to perform experiments, analyze data, generate ideas, and talk about their results. Besides practical lab work, the scholar may even take part in lab meetings and journal clubs.
Lecture Series
The Vienna Biocenter Summer School includes a series of lectures given by faculty members on current discoveries and state-of-the-art techniques in their respective field. Covering a wide range of topics the lectures will include the latest on small regulatory RNAs, the cell division apparatus and neuronal circuitry. These exclusive lectures will be held in an informal atmosphere to encourage interaction between faculty and scholars.
Scientific Symposium
The Vienna Biocenter Summer School concludes with a scientific symposium. In a short talk, each scholar will present her/his findings to faculty and students. Prizes are given to the students that give the best presentations.
Summer at Vienna
Vienna provides a rich cultural heritage, splendid museums, a plethora of art galleries, and a lively nightlife. With over 120,000 students, and hosting several international organisations the city is equally diverse and eclectic. With its low rate of crime, superb public transport, and access to beautiful surrounding regions it’s not hard to see why Vienna is frequently ranked among the world’s most liveable cities.
Learn more about Vienna here: http://www.wien.info/en
Social Programme
Applicants will be very happy to hear that the scientific program is complemented by an energetic social calendar. Including An opening dinner, visits to famous sites in Vienna, a visit to a heurigen, a final Summer School celebration and also our regular Friday evening social hours and other campus activities.
How to Apply:
We encourage applications from students (BA, Master, MSc) from all over the globe That Is undergraduates/master pupils, and have finished at least two years of university study
To apply you Have to Have the following:
- Completed a minimum of two years of a University study (eg. 2/3 years of a Bachelor study or at least 1 year of a Master study – by 30 June)
- Some previous research experience
- Great academic record
- High level of English language
- Proof of enrolment at a University programme for the current academic year and the next year (if possible)
Have a look at our FAQs for additional info here.
When applying applicants will be requested to specify the names of three laboratory heads in their order of preference. While we can’t guarantee that a candidate will be assigned to one of those labs, we’ll make our best attempts to achieve that.
Arrangements will be made for applicants from abroad to guarantee the required visas. Applicants must know that the working language of these institutes is English.
The website opens for applications at the beginning of December and closes on 31 January every year.
Successful applicants will be notified in the first week of March.
Please be aware that the call is now open to apply
Deadline 31 January 2019 (2359 CET – Vienna time)
In case you have questions concerning the application please take a look at the Application FAQs prior to contacting the administrator.
Attendance Dates
The summer school begins on the last Friday in June and finishes on 31 August every year.
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