The BioLAB Programme offers a one-year research traineeship in a laboratory at one of four institutions in the United States:
- 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 state-of-the-art laboratories under the supervision of qualified mentors. The results of their research are often published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Participants also take an active part in university life in the United States, attend seminars and guest lectures, as well as gain first-hand experience of American culture. In some cases, they may also use the results of their research in their MA or doctoral thesis at their home institution.
The Programme Includes:
- A salary of USD 36,000鈥�39,000 per year, depending on the location of the host institution.
- Comprehensive medical insurance.
- Assistance in obtaining an F-1 or J-1 visa for a stay in the United States (participants are responsible for the costs of the SEVIS fee and visa application).
- Pre-departure preparation provided by the BioLAB Programme Manager and BioLAB alumni.
- Support during the internship provided by the host institution.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must:
- meet the requirements for obtaining an F-1 or J-1 visa,
- be studying biological and chemical sciences, biophysics, medical sciences or related programme,
- at the time of the interview process, be enrolled in a MA programme or a doctoral school at a Polish university or research institution and maintain active student status throughout the internship,
- have achieved a high academic average (recommended GPA equivalent: 4.0 or higher),
- demonstrate a good command of English (B2 level or higher), particularly scientific terminology.
NOTE: Applicants who do not hold Polish citizenship must, in addition to having active student status at a Polish university, have completed a first-cycle degree programme in Poland (Bachelor鈥檚 or Engineer鈥檚 degree).
The application form and all necessary information can be found on .
Information Session
On 2 November at 6:00 p.m., An open online information session will be held on 2 November 2026 at 6:00 p.m. It will be led by representatives of the host institutions: Prof. Agnieszka 艢wi膮tecka-Urban from the University of Virginia, Prof. Anthony Kossiakoff from the University of Chicago, Prof. Jose Rizo-Rey and Dr 艁ukasz Joachimiak from the UT Southwestern Medical Center, and
Dr Umesh Deshmukh from the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation.
This is the only opportunity to hear from and ask questions directly to all coordinators representing the American institutions.
To participate, registration is required 鈥� .
Source and graphics: Polish-U.S. Fulbright Commission
Edit: Mateusz Kowalski (Centre for Promotion, Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection, 91桃色)