Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) invites undergraduate students to apply for the ninth edition of its Summer Research Program (SRP).
The Summer Research Program (SRP), scheduled from May 18 to July 10, 2025, will provide participants with an immersive experience in QBRI’s dynamic research environment. Under the mentorship of renowned scientists, participants will gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge laboratories. As in previous years, successful applicants can tailor their experience to their specific interests and work at QBRI’s Diabetes Research Center, Translational Oncology Research Center, or Neurological Disorders Research Center. Participants will contribute to projects on biomarker development, stem cells, breast cancer, autism, diabetes, and more.
The program will bolster professional development by offering seminars and workshops that target critical skills needed for successful careers in scientific research. Participants will also have the chance to engage with the wider QBRI community and absorb insights into a diverse range of biomedical fields.
Commenting on the upcoming edition of the program, Dr. Omar Albagha, Acting Executive Director, QBRI, said: “We always look forward to welcoming students to our Summer Research Program. Our successful applicants will join a national center of excellence dedicated to improving and transforming healthcare with the aim of achieving personalized medicine. The knowledge and experience that they will acquire will not only benefit their undergraduate studies but also influence their future research and career paths”.
Applicants for the SRP must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program in a biological or medical-related field and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. The most qualified candidates will be interviewed before final admission decisions are made. Applications must be submitted by February 27, 2025.
