Overview
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.
Eligible Candidates
- 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@cnio.es) prior to submitting their application.
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 form 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.
- In the application form you will be asked to select, in order of preference, a maximum of three research groups from the list of CNIO groups that are accepting applications in the call. These groups belong to five of the Research Programmes at the CNIO: Molecular Oncology, Structural Biology and Biocomputing, BBVA Foundation
– CNIO Cancer Cell Biology, Molecular Pathology and Human Cancer Genetics. Summaries of their research interests and lists of publications can be found in the CNIO’s 2008 Scientific Report.
- Use the “publications” text box to include all of your publications (if any). Publications should include the complete title and list of authors (as published) in PubMed format.
- Use the “motivation letter” text box to outline your research interests as well as your skills and knowledge. Also state the reasons why you would like to do your PhD at the CNIO.
- Use the “additional information and comments” text box to include any additional information you consider relevant and you have not provided elsewhere. Also, use this space to make any comment you may have.
- In the application form you will have to give the names and email addresses of two scientists who will write letter of reference on your behalf. You will have to download the “reference letter” form from the web site and send it to two people who have agreed to act as referees on your behalf. Your two referees
must submit their scanned signed letters of recommendation directly to PhD@cnio.es.
Alternatively, letters may be also faxed to +34-912246980, attention Mar Perez. It is
your responsibility to ensure that all reference letters are sent to CNIO
before the deadline.
- After you have filled out all the required fields on the online application form you will be asked to upload a file containing your CV in doc, pdf or rtf format (maximum size 1MB). You will also be asked to upload an official transcript of records, i.e. your academic certificates (in doc, pdf or rtf format and with maximum size of1MB).
After having entered all required information you can submit your application by pressing the “Submit” button. After submission you will receive an automatic e-mail confirmation acknowledging receipt. However, remember that your application will not be considered complete and will not be reviewed until all reference letters have been received.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only one application per candidate will
be accepted.
For more information, or if you have any question about this application, please e-mail
PhD@cnio.es
Application form can be downloaded Here (full text; 107 KB)
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.
General Information
C/ Melchor Fernández Almagro, 3, E-28029 Madrid
+ (34) 917 328 000 + (34) 912 246 900
Fax: + (34) 912 246 980
oficina@cnio.es
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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.
Eligible Candidates
- 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@cnio.es) prior to submitting their application.
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 form 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.
- In the application form you will be asked to select, in order of preference, a maximum of three research groups from the list of CNIO groups that are accepting applications in the call. These groups belong to five of the Research Programmes at the CNIO: Molecular Oncology, Structural Biology and Biocomputing, BBVA Foundation
– CNIO Cancer Cell Biology, Molecular Pathology and Human Cancer Genetics. Summaries of their research interests and lists of publications can be found in the CNIO’s 2008 Scientific Report.
- Use the “publications” text box to include all of your publications (if any). Publications should include the complete title and list of authors (as published) in PubMed format.
- Use the “motivation letter” text box to outline your research interests as well as your skills and knowledge. Also state the reasons why you would like to do your PhD at the CNIO.
- Use the “additional information and comments” text box to include any additional information you consider relevant and you have not provided elsewhere. Also, use this space to make any comment you may have.
- In the application form you will have to give the names and email addresses of two scientists who will write letter of reference on your behalf. You will have to download the “reference letter” form from the web site and send it to two people who have agreed to act as referees on your behalf. Your two referees
must submit their scanned signed letters of recommendation directly to PhD@cnio.es.
Alternatively, letters may be also faxed to +34-912246980, attention Mar Perez. It is
your responsibility to ensure that all reference letters are sent to CNIO
before the deadline.
- After you have filled out all the required fields on the online application form you will be asked to upload a file containing your CV in doc, pdf or rtf format (maximum size 1MB). You will also be asked to upload an official transcript of records, i.e. your academic certificates (in doc, pdf or rtf format and with maximum size of1MB).
After having entered all required information you can submit your application by pressing the “Submit” button. After submission you will receive an automatic e-mail confirmation acknowledging receipt. However, remember that your application will not be considered complete and will not be reviewed until all reference letters have been received.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only one application per candidate will
be accepted.
For more information, or if you have any question about this application, please e-mail
PhD@cnio.es
Application form can be downloaded Here (full text; 107 KB)
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.
General Information
C/ Melchor Fernández Almagro, 3, E-28029 Madrid
+ (34) 917 328 000 + (34) 912 246 900
Fax: + (34) 912 246 980
oficina@cnio.es
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this scholarship
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