Summer Science at ITQB NOVA gives undergraduate students (2nd and 3rd year) the opportunity to get to know the science made at ITQB NOVA, from the backstage to the frontline.

Students from all over the world can join an ITQB NOVA laboratory or service for a week to work on a small project. This experience provides participants with a privileged view of the institute, direct contact with ITQB NOVA’s community, and insights on our research and master courses. The programme also includes workshops and outdoor summer activities.

If you’re a bachelor student and are interested in biomolecular sciences, life sciences, biotechnology, computational biology, science communication or other related areas, register to know ITQB NOVA!

Contacts

summerscience@itqb.unl.pt

sci@itqb.unl.pt

Are you an undergraduate student (2nd and 3rd bachelor year)?

Are you passionate about biomolecular and life sciences, and related areas?
Come discover the science done at ITQB NOVA and develop a scientific project!

Between the 6th and 17th of  July 2026, you will be part of exciting scientific discussions and experience how science is made, from backstage to the frontline.

Applications for 2026 will run from the 2nd of March to the 1st of June.

 

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Applications for 2026 will run from the 2nd of March to the 1st of June.

Candidates must send a CV, including a list of courses attended and grades, a motivation letter (max. 3000 characters) and a document certifying that they are enrolled on an University Course.

The CV and motivation letter can be written in Portuguese or English. All documents should be uploaded on a single PDF file.

Apply here.

Learn more about fees and payments.

The registration fee for selected participants is 75 Euros. It includes the laboratory experience, lunches and coffee breaks, events and all the social activities.

Provisional programme (may be subject to changes).