Vienna Biocenter Summer School 2026 for International Students
Applications are now open for the Vienna Biocenter Summer School 2026 in Austria. International students from any country can apply for the Vienna Biocenter Undergraduate Fellowship. If you are passionate about biology, this is a great opportunity to join a fully funded fellowship in Austria. Both undergraduate and master’s students can gain valuable research experience by working in top laboratories with leading scientists. The summer school will run for 9 weeks, from 1 July to 31 August 2026.
The Vienna BioCenter Summer Research Internship in Austria covers all expenses for selected students. Participants can choose from a variety of research projects in fields such as biochemistry, stem cell biology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, neuroscience, RNA biology, and immunology. Around 30 students are selected each year for this program.
Each year, the Vienna BioCenter Summer School welcomes highly talented students and gives them the opportunity to work alongside leading scientists in the biological sciences. One of the biggest advantages of this program is that it is entirely funded, making it accessible to students from around the world.
Vienna Biocenter Summer School 2026 Details
| Offered by: | Vienna BioCenter, Austria |
| Duration: | 9 Weeks |
| Scholarship coverage: | Fully Funded |
| Eligible nationality: | All Nationalities |
| Award country: | Austria |
| Last date: | 11 January 2026 |
Financial Benefits
Vienna Biocenter Summer School 2026 in Austria for students from around the world is a Full Free Summer School for the duration of 9 Weeks. Details of coverage is given below:
- Free Accommodation will be provided.
- Stipend of 1400 euros will be provided to each selected candidate after tax for the duration of nine weeks program
- Comprehensive Medical Insurance
- A free travel pass providing unlimited use of public transport within Vienna for the duration of the scholarship
- Reimbursement of travel costs to and from Vienna
- Numerous social events
Eligibility Criteria for Austria Summer School
Applicants have to meet the following criteria while applying for Vienna Biocenter Summer School:
- Completed at least 2 years of an Undergraduate Degree at University or at least 1 year of a Master Degree by 30 June.
- Applicant have previous research experience
- Good academic record
- 3-months research experience
- High level of English language
- Evidence of enrollment in a University program for the current academic year and the next year (if possible).
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the Vienna Biocenter Summer School 2026 in Austria is 11th January 2026.
- Call Opens 15 November closes 11 January (2359 CET)
- Results are published: 1 March
- Summer School starts: 1 July (or last Friday in June)
- Summer School ends: 31 August (or last Friday in August)
How to Apply for Vienna Biocenter Summer School?
There is an Online Application System to apply for the Vienna Biocenter Summer School 2026 in Austria. The Official Advertisement link is given below:
