“la Caixa”- CNIO International PhD Programme in Madrid, Spain

The “la Caixa”/CNIO International PhD Programme offers cross-disciplinary training in state-of-the-art basic and applied cancer research within an international and very dynamic scientific environment. Ten four-year fellowships will be available during 2012.

Highly motivated individuals are encouraged to apply for the following of CNIO’s research programmes: Molecular Oncology, Cancer Cell Biology, Structural Biology and Biocomputing, Molecular Pathology, Human Cancer Genetics and Clinical Research. For details on research at the CNIO: www.cnio.es

Characteristics:
- The programme has 4 year duration
-During the first two years, students will receive a total annual stipend of 17,165 euros plus a one time annual payment of 1,500 euros. During the third and fourth year, the graduate students will receive an employment contract with a gross annual salary of 25,430 euros plus a one time annual payment of 1,700 euros

Applicants:
-This call is open to applicants from all nationalities holding a university degree in biomedical sciences, or who expect to be awarded with such qualification during the first half of 2012
-The upper age limit for eligibility is 30 years
-Applicants must have an excellent academic record and previous research experience during their undergraduate period
-Co-authorship of publication in indexed journals will be positively considered
-Candidates must have a solid working knowledge of English

Call closes on March 15th, 2012
For further information and to apply: www.cnio.es/phd