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 (proof is needed by the application deadline). If you do not have an offer yet you should indicate clearly which programs you have applied to in your application.  However, a position will only be offered subject to confirmation of acceptance into a program at a later date
• (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
• Official evidence of enrolment (with transcript) in a University programme (a student card will not suffice) for the current academic year and the next year - applicants will not be considered if the proper documents are not submitted
• 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

Exclusions

• 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
• If you have already graduated and are not enrolled in a life sciences related program at the time of application you are not eligible 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.

Timelines

• Call Opens 15 November closes 11 January (2359 CET)
• Applications must be started by 8 January
• Results are published by 1 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