Austria: Applications are invited from graduate students (BA, Master, MSc) all around the world. Students who are undergraduates/master students and have completed at least two years of university study.

Eligibility Criteria:
To apply you need to have the following:

  1. 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)
  2. Some previous research experience
  3. Good academic record
  4. High level of English language
  5. Evidence of enrollment in a University programme for the current academic year and the next year (if possible)
  6. The program language is English throughout. Proficiency in English is therefore required. A formal proof of competence in English (IELTS, CPE or TOEFL) is recommended but not mandatory.

Note: It’s NOT compulsory to have an IELTS or TOEFL.

Required Documents:

  • Your enrollment certificate and transcript of studies and/or exam results for the last years of your course.
  • You will also need to upload a proof of enrollment for the next academic year. If this is not possible, you should upload a personal statement with the programmes that you have/will apply for.

NOTE: A CV or cover letter are NOT required.

Cost: No Cost – Fully Funded Opportunity

Duration: 9 weeks

Eligible Countries: All nationalities are eligible.

Host Country: Austria

Program Location: Vienna

Program Duration: Nine (9) Weeks

Study Areas: A diverse range of research projects are available in:

  • Molecular biology
  • Neuroscience
  • Immunology
  • Bioinformatics
  • RNA biology
  • Stem cells
  • and biochemistry

Financial Support and Benefits:

  • Fully Funded
  • 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

Official Link
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