PhD Programme in Spain

Scholarships for CNIO International  PhD Programme in Spain

 

The 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 applications are invited from highly motivated students interested in receiving ample cross-disciplinary training in state-of-the-art basic and applied cancer research.

Deadline : 15 Mar 2010 

Who can Apply?

• 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.
• The upper age limit for eligibility is 30 years.

Applicants having doubts about their eligibility should contact the Training Office ( PhD@cnio.es ) prior to submitting their application.

 

Scholarships / Fellowships

Students who gain a place in our PhD programme will obtain full financial support, including tuition, regardless of nationality. During the first two years, students will receive a total annual gross stipend of 18,069 Euros plus an annual allowance of 1,500 Euros to cover miscellaneous expenses, such as university fees, expenses derived from international congress attendance and/or stays in international research centres. During the third and fourth year, the graduate students will receive an employment contract with a gross annual salary of 26,700 Euros (depending on marital status, children, etc., this salary corresponds to a net income of approximately 1,700 Euros/month) plus a one time annual allowance of 1,700 Euros. This employment contract will be prepared in accordance to Spanish laws and regulations, and employees will be included in the general Spanish Social Security System.

 

Application Deadline

• 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.

 

How to Apply ?

Application must be submitted exclusively through the web site. A link to the online application form can be found athttp://www..cnio.es/PhD. The application form must be completed in English.

 

Further Details

Download the official advertisement here (pdf; right-click and save)
Weblink for further details:http://www.cnio.es/ing/cursos/programadoctorado.asp