Applications are now open for the prestigious Helmholtz Munich Summer Internship on Epigenetics Without Barriers 2025, offering undergraduate and first-year master’s students a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research. This two-month fully immersive internship provides hands-on experience in wet and dry labs, focusing on AI, stem cells, environment, and chromatin research.
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Why Apply? Benefits of Helmholtz Internship
- Hands-on Research: Work in internationally renowned labs, gaining experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, imaging, and computational approaches, including artificial intelligence.
- Expert Mentorship: Collaborate with top researchers in the field of epigenetics.
- Professional Development: Career growth opportunities, especially for master’s students considering long-term research in their host labs.
- Accommodation & Allowance: Interns will receive accommodation assistance and a monthly allowance (details available in FAQs).
- Networking & Skill Development: Learn to design experiments, analyze data, and apply AI in biological research while working in an interdisciplinary environment.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be enrolled in a university throughout the internship period (July–August 2025).
- Have a background in biological sciences, bioinformatics, or a related field.
- Maintain a strong academic record.
- Demonstrate proficiency in English (spoken and written).
- Be in their undergraduate studies (having completed at least two years) or enrolled in a master’s program.
Available Research Programs
Participants can choose from a variety of cutting-edge research projects hosted by leading labs, including:
- Bonev Lab (Gene regulation and chromatin architecture)
- Cabianca Lab (Epigenetics and genome organization)
- Marr Lab (AI in epigenetics and transcriptomics)
- Schmoller Lab (Cell cycle regulation)
- Schneider Lab (Molecular mechanisms in development)
- Scialdone Lab (Computational biology and epigenetics)
- Torres-Padilla Lab (Stem cell research and chromatin dynamics)
Interns will select three (03) labs of interest in their application, with placement determined based on availability and preference.
Application Process & Required Documents
To apply, candidates must:
- Submit an online application via the official portal: Apply Here
- Provide a motivation letter, CV, university transcript, and proof of enrollment in one PDF file.
- Choose their top three preferred research labs.
- Receive an automated confirmation upon submission.
- Call Letter: https://www.helmholtz-munich.de/en/epigenetics/summer-internship.
Selection Timeline:
- Applications Close: 17th February 2025 (17:00 CET)
- Initial Review: 18th February onwards
- Provisional Lab Placement: 6–7 March 2025
- Final List of Selected Students: Mid-March 2025
- Internship Period: July–August 2025.