Call for Application: The CNIO Summer Training Programme for Undergraduate Students 2026 ! Apply now !!!
The Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO; Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas) awards 4 summer training positions to undergraduate university students in their final years of biomedicine-related studies in any country.
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The training programme will run from June 29th to August 21st, 2026. (8 weeks), and will consist of 300 working hours. The intensive nature of the programme requires a full-time commitment (37.5 hours per week) from the participant.
Students are required to participate in all scheduled activities. Each student will be working under the supervision of a group/section/unit leader or a member of the research group. Participants will attend a series of weekly seminars given by faculty members and researchers from the CNIO. Students will be required to present the results of their research in a special session to be held at the end of the programme. Participation in this programme implies acceptance of all of the CNIO’s internal regulations and rules, and of those of the group/unit and Research Programme to which the student has been assigned.
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The student will accept the timetable and practical programme as outlined by his/her supervisor. Practical training will take place from June 29 th to August 21 st, 2026. The CNIO will cover the student’s travel expenses: one return ticket from the student’s hometown to Madrid.
During the summer training programme, the CNIO will subsidize breakfasts and lunches at the centre’s cafeteria. Students will be covered by personal accident insurance throughout their stay at the CNIO. Citizens from countries not issuing the EHC will receive private health insurance and a repatriation insurance, except those who are already covered by a valid health insurance during the whole summer stay. Participation in this programme does not imply any kind of contractual agreement between the selected candidates and the CNIO. Upon completion of the training programme, the CNIO will issue a certificate indicating his/her area of training.
CINO is Spain’s leading cancer research center and one of the most productive internationally. They operate under the Ministry of Science, Research, and Universities and have been accredited as a Severo Ochoa Center of Excellence since 2011.
Location:
SpainBenefits
- Professional work experience
- Research opportunities with the experts
- Visibility and Recognition
Eligibilities
- Must pass at least 2/3 of the total credit points (courses or exams) required for a Life Sciences or Biomedicine-related undergraduate degree (in any country).
- Must maintain your undergraduate student status throughout the whole summer programme (June 29th to August 21st, 2026).
- Must have an excellent academic record with a Grade Point Average (GPA) above 0.75
- Must have a good knowledge of English.
- Must be available from June 29th to August 21st (8 weeks) to attend the
training programme
Application Process
- Applicants are required to complete initial application process by providing necessary information through the “apply link” below.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to send the other documents by email to [email protected].
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026 (20 Days Remaining)
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