“La Caixa”
Foundation and the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness offers fully funded
international PhD programme in state-of-the-art basic and applied cancer
research at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO). The
international students can apply for this scholarship. Students must have a
university degree (BSc, MSc, Diploma, DEA, Licenciatura, Laurea or equivalent)
in biomedical sciences. Applicants must be proficient in English and the upper
age limit for eligibility is 30 years. Selection criteria are academic
qualifications and scientific potential. Send complete application online by
March 15, 2013.
Foundation and the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness offers fully funded
international PhD programme in state-of-the-art basic and applied cancer
research at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO). The
international students can apply for this scholarship. Students must have a
university degree (BSc, MSc, Diploma, DEA, Licenciatura, Laurea or equivalent)
in biomedical sciences. Applicants must be proficient in English and the upper
age limit for eligibility is 30 years. Selection criteria are academic
qualifications and scientific potential. Send complete application online by
March 15, 2013.
Study Subject(s): The
research is provided to pursue basic and applied cancer research.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing PhD degree
level.
Scholarship Provider: “la Caixa” Foundation and the Ministry of Economy
and Competitiveness
Scholarship can be taken at: Spain
research is provided to pursue basic and applied cancer research.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing PhD degree
level.
Scholarship Provider: “la Caixa” Foundation and the Ministry of Economy
and Competitiveness
Scholarship can be taken at: Spain
Eligibility:
-This call
is open to applicants from all nationalities.
-Students holding a university degree (BSc, M Sc, Diploma, DEA, Licenciatura,
Laurea or equivalent) in biomedical sciences, or who expect to be awarded with
such qualification during the first half of 2013, are eligible to apply to the
Programme.
-This university degree should qualify for the start of a PhD thesis in the
student’s home country.
-Non -European university degrees should be equivalent to a European diploma or
degree.
-Studies should have been completed no more than two years ago.
-Applicants must have an excellent academic record and previous research
experience during their undergraduate period.
-Candidates must have a solid working knowledge of English.
-Co-authorship of publications in MedLine -listed journals will be positively
considered.
-Participation in international mobility programmes (including the CNIO Summer
Training Programme) will be positively evaluated.
-Individuals may not have worked at the CNIO, at any time, for more than six
months before being hired as part of the “la Caixa”/CNIO International PhD
Programme.
-The earliest date of incorporation into the Programme is September 1stof each
year.
-The upper age limit for eligibility is 30 years.
is open to applicants from all nationalities.
-Students holding a university degree (BSc, M Sc, Diploma, DEA, Licenciatura,
Laurea or equivalent) in biomedical sciences, or who expect to be awarded with
such qualification during the first half of 2013, are eligible to apply to the
Programme.
-This university degree should qualify for the start of a PhD thesis in the
student’s home country.
-Non -European university degrees should be equivalent to a European diploma or
degree.
-Studies should have been completed no more than two years ago.
-Applicants must have an excellent academic record and previous research
experience during their undergraduate period.
-Candidates must have a solid working knowledge of English.
-Co-authorship of publications in MedLine -listed journals will be positively
considered.
-Participation in international mobility programmes (including the CNIO Summer
Training Programme) will be positively evaluated.
-Individuals may not have worked at the CNIO, at any time, for more than six
months before being hired as part of the “la Caixa”/CNIO International PhD
Programme.
-The earliest date of incorporation into the Programme is September 1stof each
year.
-The upper age limit for eligibility is 30 years.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following
Countries: The International students can apply for this
scholarship.
Countries: The International students can apply for this
scholarship.
Scholarship Description: The “la Caixa”-Severo Ochoa International PhD Programme at the Spanish
National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) offers cross-disciplinary training in
state-of-the-art basic and applied cancer research within an international and
very dynamic scientific environment. Five four-year fellowships will be
available during 2013. Highly motivated individuals are encouraged to apply for
the following of CNIO’s research programmes: Molecular Oncology, Structural
Biology and Biocomputing, BBVA Foundation–CNIO Cancer Cell Biology, Molecular
Pathology, Human Cancer Genetics, Experimental Therapeutics and Clinical
Research.
National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO) offers cross-disciplinary training in
state-of-the-art basic and applied cancer research within an international and
very dynamic scientific environment. Five four-year fellowships will be
available during 2013. Highly motivated individuals are encouraged to apply for
the following of CNIO’s research programmes: Molecular Oncology, Structural
Biology and Biocomputing, BBVA Foundation–CNIO Cancer Cell Biology, Molecular
Pathology, Human Cancer Genetics, Experimental Therapeutics and Clinical
Research.
Number of awards offered: “la Caixa” will provide support for five highly qualified graduate
students to carry out their experimental work towards obtaining a PhD degree.
students to carry out their experimental work towards obtaining a PhD degree.
Duration of award(s): The programme has 4 year duration.
What does it cover? During the first two years, students will receive a total annual
stipend of 18,069 Euros plus a onetime annual payment of 1,500 Euros. During
the third and fourth year, the graduate students will receive an employment
contract with a gross annual salary of 26.700 Euros plus a onetime annual payment
of 1,700 Euros.
stipend of 18,069 Euros plus a onetime annual payment of 1,500 Euros. During
the third and fourth year, the graduate students will receive an employment
contract with a gross annual salary of 26.700 Euros plus a onetime annual payment
of 1,700 Euros.
Selection Criteria: Admission to the programme is on a competitive basis. All applications
are evaluated solely on the basis of academic qualifications and scientific
potential.
are evaluated solely on the basis of academic qualifications and scientific
potential.
Notification: The
Selection Committee will consider all the applications and select a number of
candidates to visit the CNIO in Madrid where they will be interviewed by
potential supervisors and discuss their research interests. Interviews are
tentatively scheduled to take place in early June, 2013.
Selection Committee will consider all the applications and select a number of
candidates to visit the CNIO in Madrid where they will be interviewed by
potential supervisors and discuss their research interests. Interviews are
tentatively scheduled to take place in early June, 2013.
How to Apply:
Application must be submitted exclusively through the web site. A link to the
online application form can be found at http://www.cnio.es/PhD.
The application for m must be completed
in English. In the online application process you will be asked to enter your
personal data, information regarding your education, your scientific interests
and names/contact details of two referees. Moreover, you will be asked to
upload all required documents, including your CV and academic certificates. We
advise you to prepare all texts (motivation letter, list of publications, etc.)
in a text processor and paste them into the application form.
Application must be submitted exclusively through the web site. A link to the
online application form can be found at http://www.cnio.es/PhD.
The application for m must be completed
in English. In the online application process you will be asked to enter your
personal data, information regarding your education, your scientific interests
and names/contact details of two referees. Moreover, you will be asked to
upload all required documents, including your CV and academic certificates. We
advise you to prepare all texts (motivation letter, list of publications, etc.)
in a text processor and paste them into the application form.
Scholarship Application Deadline: Call closes on March 15, 2013.
