Vienna Biocenter Summer School 2023 Challenge In Austria

We encourage applications from students (BA Hons, Master, MSc) from all around the world who are undergraduates/master students, and have completed at least two years of university study in a Life Sciences related study.  Please check the relevant criteria below and the link to the application form.

Research Project:

Each fellow will be allocated a faculty member, with whom they will work closely. A diverse range of research projects are available in: Molecular biology, neuroscience, immunology, bioinformatics, RNA biology, stem cells, and biochemistry. 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 and journal clubs.

Lecture Series:

As part of the summer school there are weekly lectures by members of faculty on current trends within their fields of research.  These move around the participating institutes and stimulate lively discussions!

Scientific Symposium:

The Vienna Biocenter Summer School concludes with a scientific symposium. In a short talk each scholar will present her/his findings to students and faculty.

Prizes are awarded to the students that give the best presentations.

• Table of Content
• About Vienna Biocenter
• Vienna Biocenter Summer School Challenge
• Aim and Benefits of Vienna Biocenter Summer School Challenge
• Vienna Biocenter Summer School Challenge Courses
• Requirements for Vienna Biocenter Summer School Challenge Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Vienna Biocenter Summer School Challenge
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Vienna Biocenter

The Vienna BioCenter is a leading life science location in Europe: a thriving campus that combines basic research institutes, universities and biotech companies.  Four research institutes collaborate in creating an exceptional training environment, where students and junior researchers have all the necessary resources to conduct meaningful projects: there is virtually no experiment that cannot be done at the VBC. Our training programs are designed to prime and/or advance learning of critical skills, while supporting students and postdocs to become independent, critical and innovat...... continue reading

Vienna Biocenter Summer School Challenge

Application Deadline	31 Jan 2023
Country to study	Austria
School to study	Vienna Biocenter
Type	Contest
Course to study	View courses
Sponsor	Vienna Biocenter
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Vienna Biocenter Summer School Challenge

• 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 Challenge Courses

• Life Science

Requirements for Vienna Biocenter Summer School Challenge Qualification

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

Interview date, Process and Venue for Vienna Biocenter Summer School Challenge

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)

Dates are subject to change

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.