La Caixa Foundation offers PhD Fellowships for
International Students in Biomedicine at the CRG (Centre for Genomic
Regulation) in Spain 2013
International Students in Biomedicine at the CRG (Centre for Genomic
Regulation) in Spain 2013
Study Subject(s): Study
Subject is biomedicine.
Course Level: Scholarship is provided to pursue PhD degree.
Scholarship Provider: La Caixa Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Spain
Subject is biomedicine.
Course Level: Scholarship is provided to pursue PhD degree.
Scholarship Provider: La Caixa Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Spain
Eligibility: The
International PhD Programme fellowships “la Caixa” / Centre de Regulació
Genòmica provides highly talented Phd students with the opportunity to carry
out research at one of the first class research centers in Europe, the Centre
for Genomic Regulation (CRG). The aim of the program is to nourish the
potential of selected fellows to become excellent and independent researchers.
-We encourage applications from highly talented and motivated scientists with
outstanding qualifications. Successful candidates will join research groups
with top-level scientists and will carry out their research in the following
areas of biomedicine:
-Bioinformatics and Genomics
-Cell and Developmental Biology
-Gene Regulation, Stem Cells and Cancer
-Systems Biology.
-Students, from any nationality, with a strong commitment for scientific
research, an excellent academic record and a high level of English, that have
obtained a degree within the European Higher Education Area of a minimum of 240
ECTS by September 2013, are eligible to apply for a PhD position at the CRG.
International PhD Programme fellowships “la Caixa” / Centre de Regulació
Genòmica provides highly talented Phd students with the opportunity to carry
out research at one of the first class research centers in Europe, the Centre
for Genomic Regulation (CRG). The aim of the program is to nourish the
potential of selected fellows to become excellent and independent researchers.
-We encourage applications from highly talented and motivated scientists with
outstanding qualifications. Successful candidates will join research groups
with top-level scientists and will carry out their research in the following
areas of biomedicine:
-Bioinformatics and Genomics
-Cell and Developmental Biology
-Gene Regulation, Stem Cells and Cancer
-Systems Biology.
-Students, from any nationality, with a strong commitment for scientific
research, an excellent academic record and a high level of English, that have
obtained a degree within the European Higher Education Area of a minimum of 240
ECTS by September 2013, are eligible to apply for a PhD position at the CRG.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International Students can apply for this Scholarship.
Scholarship Description: The “la Caixa” Foundation is a non-profitmaking organisation, which
receives its funding from the third biggest financial entity in Spain, the Caja
de Ahorros y Pensiones de Barcelona, “la Caixa”. In terms of budget and
business volume, the”la Caixa” Foundation is among the ten most important
Foundations in the world.
Since 1982, the”la Caixa” Foundation has run various fellowship programmes to
enable Spanish students to study postgraduate courses in Spain and other
countries. In these twenty-five years, thousands of students have been able to
develop their studies thanks to a fellowship from the Foundation. The “la
Caixa” Foundation” la Caixa” Foundation initiated in 2008 a fellowship
programme to offer outstanding students from all over the world the chance of
taking a PhD in Biomedicine at the CRG (Centre for Genomic Regulation).
receives its funding from the third biggest financial entity in Spain, the Caja
de Ahorros y Pensiones de Barcelona, “la Caixa”. In terms of budget and
business volume, the”la Caixa” Foundation is among the ten most important
Foundations in the world.
Since 1982, the”la Caixa” Foundation has run various fellowship programmes to
enable Spanish students to study postgraduate courses in Spain and other
countries. In these twenty-five years, thousands of students have been able to
develop their studies thanks to a fellowship from the Foundation. The “la
Caixa” Foundation” la Caixa” Foundation initiated in 2008 a fellowship
programme to offer outstanding students from all over the world the chance of
taking a PhD in Biomedicine at the CRG (Centre for Genomic Regulation).
Duration of the Awards: CRG/”la Caixa” fellows are supported for a period of 4 years.
Selection Procedure: The selection of the fellows will be based on the candidates’ academic
qualifications and research excellence.
qualifications and research excellence.
Pre-selection: The pre-selection will be based on the candidate’s CV,
reference letters and on the research interests. Complete applications will be
reviewed within a month after the deadline.
reference letters and on the research interests. Complete applications will be
reviewed within a month after the deadline.
Oral interviews: Short-listed candidates will receive invitations to
visit the CRG for a 5 day period of interviews that will take place 9-14 weeks
after the application deadline.
visit the CRG for a 5 day period of interviews that will take place 9-14 weeks
after the application deadline.
Fellowship offers: Offers will be made to the successful candidates
shortly after the interview period. Selected students will have two weeks to
accept the position and should start their fellowships no later than September
1st.
shortly after the interview period. Selected students will have two weeks to
accept the position and should start their fellowships no later than September
1st.
Notifications: Candidates
will be notified till May 2013 (approx.)
will be notified till May 2013 (approx.)
How to Apply: Applications
must be submitted online at www.crg.eu/lacaixa_fellowships
must be submitted online at www.crg.eu/lacaixa_fellowships
Scholarship Application Deadline: 28th February 2013.
