• The 'Talents-for-Future' program will provide a research opportunity in biology to highly motivated and talented students, independent of their socio-economic background. We particularly encourage applications from talented students of underprivileged backgrounds, who would benefit the most from such an opportunity, which could be truly career-enabling.

• The research internship will foster scientific exchange between scientists of different parts of the world and provide a culturally enriching experience.
• The program aims to increase the impact, breadth, and diversity of our highly successful international Vienna BioCenter Summer School

• Dates: 1 June – 31 August 2026 (3-month program)
• Application deadline: 15.01.2026
• Selected fellows
  • will receive a fellowship that will cover travel, accommodation, health insurance and a monthly stipend
  • will conduct their own research during the 3-month research internship in the world-class international research environment of the Vienna BioCenter (VBC)
  • will participate in lectures, social activities, and a closing summer school symposium where they will present their own research projects to their colleagues and the VBC community
  • need to have a valid passport and may need to apply for a work visa at an Austrian Consulate

• Have completed at least 3 years of university courses in biology or relevant subject areas (senior undergraduate or master level students)
  • a final bachelor or master degree is not required
  • students already enrolled in a PhD are not eligible to apply
• Basic knowledge of biological research and technical laboratory skills; prior lab experience is beneficial but not required;
• English proficiency (English will be the working language)
• High level of motivation and willingness to learn
• Excellent team-player and ability to work in a group
• Commitment to attend the entire three months (June 1^st – August 31^st)

This special program is currently only open to students from selected target countries. Target countries are selected by the VBC Summer School steering committee from low-income countries in Africa, Central/South America or Asia  and will change every year.