Vienna Biocenter Summer School 2021 Scholarship For Undergraduate Students

The Vienna Biocenter Summer School provides a unique opportunity for approx. 30 undergraduate students to work side by side with leading researchers in a dynamic scientific environment

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.

• Table of Content
• About Vienna Biocenter
• Vienna Biocenter Summer School Programme
• Aim and Benefits of Vienna Biocenter Summer School Programme
• Requirements for Vienna Biocenter Summer School Programme Qualification
• 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 Programme

Aim and Benefits of Vienna Biocenter Summer School Programme

Scholars will be housed free of charge in student accommodation.

The complex features modern rooms that are internet enabled, fully furnished, and have a shared bathroom and kitchen.

1. Free student accommodation
2. Each student will be awarded a stipend of 1400 euros after tax for the nine-week programme
3. Medical insurance is included in the contract for the nine weeks
4. A free travel pass providing unlimited use of public transport within Vienna for the duration of the scholarship
5. Reimbursement of travel costs to and from Vienna
6. Numerous social events

Requirements for Vienna Biocenter Summer School Programme Qualification

To apply you need to have one of the following:

1. 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:
   1. In Year 3 of a 4-year BA (Hons) or BSc (Hons) in a Life Science related subject
   2. 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)
   3. In Year 1 of a 2-year Master course, MSc in a Life Science related subject
   4. In Year 2 of a US undergraduate Bachelor in a Life Science related subject
   5. In Year 2 of a 4-Year BTech (india) in a Life Science related subject
2. 3-months research experience
3. Good academic record
4. High level of English language
5. Evidence of enrolment in a University programme for the current academic year and the next year (if possible)
6. 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

Application Deadline

How to Apply

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.

For more details, visit VBC website