Summer Lab Research Internship Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria - Masaryk University
Location
Multiple Locations +3
- Czech Republic
- Brno
- Prague
- Austria
- Vienna
- Hungary
- Budapest
Industry
Biology
Financial Support
General grants/scholarships
Health & Safety
Feb 18, 2020
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About Program
Masaryk University, in collaboration with CEITEC - one of the strongest research institutions in Central Europe, stands apart from other universities as a place to learn. Drawing on these achievements and also enhancing its dynamic place, it opens up its research facilities to undergraduate or graduate foreign students for an intensive summer research internship.
Incoming students will be required to work at least 250 hours (8 hours a day, 4 days a week, 8 weeks in total) on a specific project assigned and supervised by local faculty members.
ABOUT THE PROJECTS
Students who are interested to attend the course, should email at summer@czs.muni.cz and ask for the list of projects. Projects include topics such as Toxicology, Microbiology, Ecology, Plant Biology, Nano materials, and Anthropology.
FIELD TRIPS
Prague, Budapest, Vienna
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Diversity & Inclusion
BIPOC Support
The Czech Republic is historically a homogeneous society, however over the last few decades Brno has grown internationally, causing the population to become more diverse. Masaryk University emphasizes the importance of providing education opportunities for students of all backgrounds and providing the capabilities to make this possible. Students can reach out to the Welcome Office at the Centre for International Cooperation is available to discuss any concerns students may have prior to arrival, or during their time in Brno to provide a successful study abroad experience.
LGBTQIA+ Support
Masaryk University provides a safe space for all students regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. Brno and the Czech Republic are considered friendly to the LGBTQIA+ community, more about this can be read at the Brno Expat Centre website linked below. The Welcome Office at the Centre for International Cooperation is available to discuss any concerns students may have prior to arrival, or during their time in Brno to provide a successful study abroad experience.
Neurodivergent Support
The Teiresias Centre at Masaryk University provides neurodivergent support. Its team fosters an inclusive environment for all and provides a welcoming, student-centered approach. Students should reach out to the Centre for International Cooperation and the Teiresias Centre prior to application to discuss what paperwork may be required to provide modification to their studies such as extra time on tests, quiet places for study, etc.
Accessibility Support
The Teiresias Centre at Masaryk University provides support for students and teachers who require accessibility support. The centre supports students in the areas of learning differences, physical support such as wheelchair accessibility, visual impairments, psychological concerns, deafness and hearing loss, and chronic diseases.
Impact
Sustainability
Masaryk University is resolved to use its role as a university to not only educate both its students and staff, but also the community in the field of sustainable development and social responsibility. Sustainability in action is included into the strategy of the University, and is implemented via the MU Sustainable Development Council.
Ethical Impact
Both Brno and Masaryk University strive to balance the Czech and international communities, providing space for integration, interaction, and inclusion. Study abroad students are encouraged to be active members of the community by both sharing their experiences, and listening to the experiences of locals to create a more global environment. Through the international student organization, students are provided with numerous such opportunities to ensure study abroad continues to be a positive impact on the community.
Program Highlights
- 3D models for chronic liver toxicity assessment
- Antarctic methanogen hunters wanted!
- Intestinal sulfate-reducing bacteria and production of hydrogen sulfide
- Moravian Anabaptists - what can bones tell us about them?
- Resolution of conflicts between transcription and DNA replication
