The Vienna BioCenter Summer School offers an exceptional opportunity for around 20 undergraduate students to collaborate with leading researchers in a dynamic scientific setting.
The programme is designed to attract outstanding students globally, fostering a vibrant and diverse learning environment. It serves as excellent preparation for students considering graduate studies in the life sciences field.
Successful applicants receive accommodation, a travel allowance, and a stipend for the programme’s duration. The programme begins on the last Friday of June and concludes on the last Friday of August (or 31 August) annually.
Benefits of Vienna Biocenter Undergraduate Scholarship
Selected fellows receive numerous benefits, e.g., free student accommodation, a stipend of 1400 euros after tax for the nine-week programme, medical insurance, and others.
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
Requirements for Vienna Biocenter Undergraduate Scholarship
Applications is accepted 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.
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.
Selection Process
Timelines
Call Opens 1 December, closes 15 January (2359 CET)
Results are published 1 March.
Summer School starts: 1 July (or the last Friday in June)
Summer School ends: 31 August (or the last Friday in August)
Dates are subject to change.
Application Deadline
January 15, 2025
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the Vienna BioCenter application portal.
Applications are open to students (BA Hons, Master, MSc) worldwide who have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in Life Sciences-related fields, such as Molecular and Cell Biology or Chemistry. For more information on the research areas at the Vienna BioCenter, refer to this link: Vienna BioCenter Research Areas.
Important: Applicants should review the groups offering positions before applying, as this will determine the research areas included in the call.
