The Spanish National Cancer Research Centre runs this annual summer training programme for undergraduates in biomedical, life-science or related degrees. Four students in the 2026 cohort joined CNIO research groups in Madrid for eight weeks of full-time laboratory training.
Participants work under a research supervisor, attend weekly seminars and present their results at the end of the programme. The 2026 cycle is closed and the official site has published the selected candidates.
Benefits & funding
- One return ticket from the participant’s home city to Madrid is covered.
- CNIO subsidizes breakfast and lunch in its cafeteria during the programme.
- Personal accident insurance is provided throughout the stay.
- Participants from countries that do not issue the European Health Insurance Card receive private health and repatriation insurance unless they already have valid coverage.
- Participants receive a certificate stating their training area after completing the programme.
Eligibility
- Applicants may be of any nationality and must be enrolled in an undergraduate biomedical, life-science or related degree.
- They must have completed at least two-thirds of the credits required for the degree.
- They must remain undergraduate students for the entire programme period.
- They must have a normalized grade-point average above 0.75 and good English.
- They must be available full-time in Madrid from June 29 to August 21, 2026.
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Application process
- 1Review the official call and the available CNIO research groups or units.
- 2Complete the online application form before the stated deadline.
- 3If shortlisted, send two recommendation letters, an official academic record showing completed credits, identity documentation, proof of valid health insurance and the documents required for a legal stay in Spain.
- 4CNIO evaluates academic records and motivation; selected applicants are notified by email and published on the programme page.
Program timeline
Application deadline
Mar 31, 2026
Programme starts
Jun 29, 2026
Programme ends
Aug 21, 2026