The Centro Nacional de Biotecnología (CNB-CSIC) is organising its 4th Course on Introduction to Research for students in the final years of any university degree or master’s degree in science. The course is designed for qualified and highly motivated students, willing to pursue a career in science research and who would like to contact the scientists at the CNB. The goal of this course is to give the participants the opportunity to approach one of the leading research centres in the country and discover, hand by hand with the researchers, the cutting-edge science which is done at its labs.
The four-week summer course will be held on 4 – 29 July 2016.
During these four weeks, the students will participate in the scientific activities of two research departments of their choice (2 weeks each), attend seminars on hot topics in today’s life sciences, and meet and talk with CNB scientists. Candidates are counselled to visit our website to learn about our projects and interests.
In order to submit your application, you need to fill in the following application form. Please, attach your academic transcript, together with a motivation letter (max. 1500 characters). You also need to complete and attach this Group Application File pointing out your 2 preferred departments and 3 research lines in each one where you would like to spend you weeks here. In order to choose the department and group which best suits you, we encourage you to visit our website and learn about our projects and interests.
Up to 12 selected students will be registered free of charge. The selection procedure will be based on academic merits and motivation letter.
The completed application form must be received before 15 May 2016.
If you need any more information write to or phone 915854842.