To all young aspiring students, do you want an immersive summer research experience in one of Europe’s leading Research Centers, with all your finances covered? Well, if it’s a Yes, then pack your bags as Austria is calling! The application is now open to apply for the Vienna BioCenter Summer School 2026.
An immersive 9-week research program organized by five leading European research institutes and generously funded by the Max Birnstiel Foundation, offers an incredible opportunity for Undergraduate and early master’s students in life sciences to carry out cutting-edge research under the mentorship of VBC experts at one of Europe’s Leading research centers. The selected fellows will be assigned to a faculty member with whom they will work on their research projects and perform experiments, generate ideas, and discuss the outcomes.
In addition to laboratory work, selected participants will also take part in the lab meetings, workshops, journal clubs, and other activities during the program. The summer school will run for 9 weeks, from July 1st to August 31st, at the Vienna BioCenter campus. This is your chance to become a part of Europe’s most renowned undergraduate research program and gain hands-on research experience in life sciences at top European research institutes.
The VBC summer school is fully funded and covers all program costs. The coverage includes Accommodation, Stipend, health coverage, and travel support. There is no application fee for the VBC summer research program; interested students need to submit their applications by January 11th, 2026. Read more details about the summer program below.
Details About Vienna BioCenter Summer School 2026
| Host Country | Austria |
|---|---|
| Eligible Countries | Open for All |
| Location | Vienna |
| Programme | Summer Research |
| Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Application Deadline | January 11th, 2026 |
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Benefits
- Students will gain exposure to a top European research institute
- Work on a real-time project under an assigned VBC faculty member
- Experience cutting-edge research in life sciences in state-of-the-art research facilities
- Broaden your network with students and faculty in your field
- A strong addition to your CVs
Program Features
- Students will carry out independent research
- Participate in weekly lectures on life sciences led by VBC faculty
- Present their project work at the symposium at the end of the program
- Participate in social activities
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants meeting the following criteria are invited to apply for the VBC summer research program:
- No country restrictions; open for all nationals
- Accepting applications from current bachelor’s or master’s students
- Bachelor’s students must have completed two years of their degree
- Completing their degree program in Life Sciences or related subjects such as neuroscience, immunology, biochemistry, etc.
- Excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written
- Have at least 3 months of research experience in their desired area.
- PhD students are not eligible to apply.
- Students must have excellent academic standing
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Coverage
The Vienna BioCenter Summer School offers generous support to the participants, such as:
- Free accommodation for the entire duration of the program
- A competetive stipend of €1,400 after tax
- Round-trip air travel coverage
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Local transportation costs within Vienna
- Participation in the social events
Required Documents
- Proof of degree enrolment certificate
- Academic transcript
- Letter of Recommendation
- Personal statement
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How to Apply for Vienna BioCenter Summer School 2026?
The application process for the VBC summer school is online and straightforward; visit the official link mentioned below and complete your online application. You need to select three lab heads you would be interested in working with, in order of preference. Selected students will be notified about the results by March 1st, 2026.
For more details and to apply, visit the official link below
APPLY FOR VBC SUMMER RESEARCH SCHOOL 2026
Research Areas: The summer program offers research projects across a wide range of life sciences areas. Visit here to see all available research areas.
