Opening of applications for the BioLAB 2027/28 program

The Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission invites Master’s and PhD students of life sciences, biophysics and medical fields of study to submit applications for the BioLAB 2027-28 Program. The call for applications lasts until February 1, 2027.
 
The BioLAB program allows to complete a one-year research internship in a laboratory located in one of four institutions in the US:

• University of Virginia, Charlottesville
• University of Chicago, Chicago
• University of Texas, Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
• Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Oklahoma City

 
During the internship, students conduct independent research in laboratories. Results of the research are often published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. In addition, students take an active part in the life of the host institution, participate in seminars, guest lectures and learn about American culture. In some cases, students have the opportunity to use the research results for their Master’s/PhD dissertation at their home university.
 
Participation in the Program includes:

• Salary in amount of $36,000 – $39,000
• Full medical insurance
• Assistance in obtaining an F-1 or J-1 visa for a stay in the US (the cost of SEVIS number and issuing a visa is covered by the student)
• Pre-departure orientation conducted by the Fulbright Commission staff and alumni of the program
• Assistance during the program offered by the host institution’s representatives

 
Student who would like to apply should:

• Meet the formal requirements for a F-1 or J-1 visa,
• Study life sciences, biophysics or medical fields of study (biology, pharmacy, biophysics, medicine, etc.),
• Hold, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree (licencjat/inżynier degree if the studies were completed in Poland) and at the time of interview (March 2027) will be a student of a Master’s or PhD degree at a Polish university or research institution and maintain an active student status during the program,
• Obtained a high GPA (recommended – 4.0 or higher),
• Demonstrate knowledge of English at the proficiency level (minimum B2).

IMPORTANT: International students must have completed the undergraduate degree (Licencjat or Inżynier) in a Polish university.
 
The application form and all the necessary information can be found at https://fulbright.edu.pl/biolab-program/

Information Session
On November 2nd at 6:00 PM, we are organizing an open ONLINE information session hosted by representatives of the host institutions: Prof. Agnieszka Świątecka-Urban from the University of Virginia, Prof. Anthony Kossiakoff from the University of Chicago, Prof. Jose Rizo-Rey and Dr. Łukasz Joachimiak from UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Dr. Umesh Deshmukh from the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.

This is a unique opportunity to listen to and ask questions directly to all US coordinators.

To take part, registration is required – HERE.