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Christopher Robinson Summer School Administration Ext.3001 I [email protected] 09.11 .2011

RE: VBe Summer School for Undergraduates

Dear Colleague

Please find enclosed a poster detailing the Biocenter (VBC) Summer School, which is a 10-week research and training opportunity for approx. 25 undergraduate students annually, beginning at the end of June 2012. The VBC summer school is an initiative of the Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP), and is run in conjunction with its partner institutes at the Campus: the Institute of Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA), the Max Perutz Laboratories (MFPL), and the GMI ( Institute).

The VBC summer school aims to bring together a diverse and international group of students and give them the opportunity to work side-by-side with leading researchers in a dynamic scientific environment. The school also includes a bi-weekly lecture series given by faculty, an energetic social calendar, and a scientific symposium at its close.

Successful applicants will be provided with accommodation, a stipend of €800/month , and travel expenses to and from Vienna.

We are seeking applicants who have completed a minimum of two years of university education in any area of the natural sciences. Most importantly, we seek applications from students with an intense curiosity and passion for science.

We would be grateful if you could highlight the school by placing the enclosed poster on a notice board at your institute, and by encouraging your students and colleag ues to visit our web site www.vbcsummerschool.at The deadline for applications is 17 February 2012.

Best regards,

Christopher Robinson Summer School Administrator

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