International PhD Program 2009 from “la Caixa”/CNIO Foundation Spain
During 2009, 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.
How 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 2009, 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.
- 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 1 st of each year.
Applicants having doubts about their eligibility should contact the Training Office (PhD@cnio.es) prior to submitting their application.
DEADLINES
The deadline for the receipt of complete applications (including reference letters) will be March 15
th , 2009. If positions remain available after the first selection process, there will be a second call later in the year. All candidates must be selected by the end of July 2009. Fellowships must be started in September-October 2009. The PhD thesis has to be completed within 4 years, without exceptions.