International PhD Programme-Spain 2010
PhD Studentships in Cancer Research, the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas (CNIO) , Spain
Scholarship Name: “la Caixa”/CNIO INTERNATIONAL PhD PROGRAMME, 2010 CALL
Introduction: During 2010, the Fundación “la Caixa” will provide support for ten highly qualified graduate students
to carry out their experimental work towards obtaining a PhD degree at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas (CNIO) within an International PhD Programme.
In the context of this “la Caixa”/CNIO International PhD Programme, we are seeking exceptional and highly motivated PhD students interested in receiving ample cross-disciplinary training in state of-the-art basic and applied cancer research.
Eligibility:
- This call is open to applicants from all nationalities.
- Students holding a university degree (BSc, MSc, Diploma, DEA, Licenciatura, Laurea or equivalent) in biomedical sciences, or who expect to be awarded with such qualification during the first half of 2010, 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 the CNIO Summer training programme will be positively evaluated.
- Individuals may not have worked at the CNIO, at any time, for more than three months before being hired as part of the “La Caixa”/CNIO International PhD Programme. The earliest date of incorporation into the Programme is September 1st of each year.
- The upper age limit for eligibility is 30 years.
Applicants having doubts about their eligibility should contact the Training Office (PhD[ at ]cnio.es) prior to submitting their application
How to Apply:
please visit http://www.cnio.es/ing/cursos/programadoctorado.asp
Application Form:http://www.cnio.es/ing/cursos/programadoctorado.asp
Important Dates:
The deadline for the receipt of complete applications (including reference letters) will be March 15th, 2010. All candidates must be selected by the end of July 2010. Fellowships must be started in September-October 2010. The PhD thesis has to be completed within 4 years, without exceptions.
Source:http://www.cnio.es/ing/index.asp
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