The Vienna Biocenter Summer School provides a unique opportunity for approx. 20 undergraduate students to work side by side with leading researchers in a dynamic scientific environment.

Our 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 school is a collaboration between four of Europe's leading research institutes: Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP), Institute of Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA), Max F. Perutz Laboratories (MFPL), and the Gregor Mendel Institute (GMI). The programme, starts on the last Friday in June and finishes on the the last Friday of August each year.

Housing/Benefits

Scholars will be housed free of charge in student accommodation. 

The complex features modern rooms that are internet enabled, fully furnished, and have an en-suite bathroom. In addition the complex contains a fitness centre, a pleasant common room, kitchens on each floor, and is within walking distance of public transportation.

Benefits

• 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

How to Apply

We encourage applications from students (BA, Master, MSc) from all around the world who are undergraduates/master students, and have completed at least two years of university study.

To apply you need to have the following:

• Completed at least 2 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
• 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)

Check out our FAQs for further information here

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. 

Arrangements will be made for applicants from overseas to secure the necessary visas. Applicants should be aware that the working language of the institutes is English.

The website opens for applications at the beginning of December and closes on 31 January each year.

Successful applicants will be notified in the first week of March. 

Attendance Dates

The summer school starts on Friday 30 June 2017 and ends on the 31 August 2017.

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