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About Vienna BioCenter Summer School 2026
The ‘Talents-for-Future’ program is a special initiative of the Vienna BioCenter Summer School and will provide a research opportunity in biology to highly motivated and talented students, independent of their socio-economic background.
Vienna BioCenter Summer School 2026 particularly encourage applications from talented students of underprivileged backgrounds, who would benefit the most from such an opportunity, which could be truly career-enabling.
Each fellow will be allocated a faculty member, with whom they will work closely. The research project will focus on a current topic in the allocated lab.
Supported by a member of the laboratory the scholar will be expected to perform experiments, analyse data, generate ideas, and discuss their results.
In addition to practical laboratory work the scholar will also take part in lab meetings, journal clubs and other activities.
Summary of the Vienna BioCenter Summer School 2026
- Type: Research program/Training
- Country to study: Austria
- Location: Vienna, VBC
- Duration: 4 weeks
- Eligible Countries: All
- Benefits: Round Airfare Travel Expenses, Healthcare Coverage, 1400 euro stipend, Furnished Free Accommodation
- Deadline: 11th January, 2026
Requirement for the Vienna BioCenter Summer School 2026
- The Summer School is open to all the Nationals.
- Open to undergraduate and master’s students.
- Pursuing a BA Hons, Master’s, or MSc degree.
- Completed at least 2 years of a Bachelor’s degree or 1 year of a Master’s degree.
- Major in a Life Sciences field (e.g., Molecular and Cell Biology, Chemistry).
- Good academic record.
- Please read the VBC Summer School FAQs
You’ll enjoy a range of benefits during your summer journey:
- Furnished Free Accommodation
- Financial Support of a 1400 euro stipend to cover living expenses.
- Healthcare Coverage
- Explore Vienna freely with an unlimited public transport pass.
- Round Airfare Travel Expenses Covered
Note: The VBC Summer School also includes an opening dinner, visits to famous sites in Vienna, a trip to a heurigen, a final Summer School celebration, and other campus activities.
Vienna BioCenter Summer School 2026 Documents Required
- Enrolment Certificate
- Transcript of Studies/Exam Results
- Proof of Enrolment (Next Academic Year)
- Personal Statement
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