Questions to the submission of the application for the BioTechMed-Graz Lab Rotation Program
The list of full members is available here in the members' area - to access it, you need to log in as an associate member.
Yes, the mentor who signs your application form must be a full member. Each BioTechMed-Graz full member can only be a lab rotation mentor for one lab rotation awardee. No exceptions can be made.
No, you have to search for a mentor yourself. Initiative applications can be sent to the BioTechMed-Graz members on the full member list.
The Lab Rotation Program is open to all national and international students with a master’s degree/diploma MD in BioTechMed-Graz related research fields (e.g. natural or life sciences, medical sciences or computational sciences).
No, applicants may not enter into or maintain an employment relationship with any BioTechMed-Graz partner university during the period of the Lab Rotation.
Yes, students who are currently still in their master's studies can also apply for the Lab Rotation Program. However, verification of completion of the master’s degree must be provided before 15 December of the respective call year.
No, your current supervisor does not have to be a member of BioTechMed-Graz, nor does anything else need to be considered. The only important thing is that you apply for a lab rotation in a research field that is not related to the topic of your master’s thesis.
It is important that the research area of the lab is not related to the topic of your master’s thesis.
Each research area of a BioTechMed-Graz full member is considered a lab.
No, that is not possible.
The reference letter should be written by someone of your home university, e.g. by your master’s thesis supervisor.
No, there is no specific format for the CV, you can choose the format yourself. Yes, of course you can also include your publications.
The application must be submitted by the Lab Rotation awardee.
Please send your application electronically as a single PDF document within the application period to office(at)biotechmedgraz.at.
Questions to the BioTechMed-Graz Lab Rotation Program Selection Process
An Evaluation Committee consisting of young scientists from the four BioTechMed-Graz research areas evaluates all applications received. The Board of Directors in accordance with the Executive Committee will make the final decision on funding based on the recommendation of the Evaluation Committee.
No, that is not possible.
You will most likely be informed about the funding decision in mid of August of the respective call year.
Questions to the completion of the BioTechMed-Graz Lab Rotation
The Lab Rotation must start between October 1, 2025 and January 31, 2026. A later start date is not possible.
No, that is not possible.
You will receive a scholarship of EUR 8,000 in two tranches for one Lab Rotation. The first will be paid out after the signing of your scholarship agreement, the second after submission of the mandatory final report at the end of the four-month lab rotation.
The income of the BioTechMed-Graz Lab Rotation Program is income from self-employment.
The final report signed by your supervisor must be sent to the BioTechMed-Graz office by e-mail no later than the last day of your Lab Rotation. Please refer to the Lab Rotation Guidelines for details on the final report.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact the BioTechMed-Graz Coordination Office (office(at)biotechmedgraz.at).
