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PHD PROGRAMME IN INTEGRATIVE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
International Program at the Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência
Call for Applications
The Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (IGC) is now accepting applications for the 2012/13 class of its PhD Program in Integrative Biomedical Sciences, conducted with the support of the Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT).
We are looking for highly motivated and independent thinkers who aspire to conduct innovative, risk-taking, multidisciplinary research. The Program demands a strong interest in organism-centered biology on a solid cell & molecular basis, within an evolutionary framework. Candidates from all areas are welcome, including those outside biology and medicine. There is no age limit, and candidates at all stages, from recent graduates to experienced professionals, are encouraged to apply.Candidates with background and interests in mathematical modeling, bioinformatics and computational biology are welcome at the IGC. Our students are strongly encouraged to design projects that integrate different areas, and take full advantage of our co-operative research environment. For information on specific laboratories and areas of research, go to:http://www.igc.gulbenkian.pt/node/view/25
The 10 selected students will receive six months of classes and workshops taught by leading experts from around the world and resident Faculty, (http://www.igc.gulbenkian.pt/teaching/static/pibscourses).
A thesis project will be performed over three and a half years. Full tuition and stipend for 4 years of study for successful applicants is ensured, starting January 2013.
The deadline for applications is March 30th, 2012.
The IGC is a center for excellence in the Life Sciences, an international community of over 300 researchers, students and staff working in evolution, development, cell biology, immunology, neuroscience and more, using models systems ranging from plants to worms, flies, fish, mice and human.
The IGC campus is located just outside of Lisbon, within walking distance of the sea and of several other research institutions, with complementary strengths in structural biology and biochemistry.
Complete application procedures and program information are available at: http://app.igc.gulbenkian.pt/phd/application.php
