3rd UPorto Research Summer School in Microbial Communities
***Please forward to interested BOKU students***
The 3rd UPorto Research Summer School in Microbial Communities – “Taste of PhD Experience (UPhDExperience 2026)”, taking place from 6 to 23 July 2026 at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto, Portugal is organized under the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme initiative of the EUGLOH Alliance, which promotes student mobility, international collaboration, and innovative training across European universities.
International senior undergraduate students or master's students from any scientific background (e.g., biology, biochemistry, medical science, engineering, and physics) who are motivated and interested in microbiology, biotechnology, and other related areas are welcome to join.
This hands-on programme offers students an immersive experience in the life of a PhD student and a unique opportunity to:
- Participate in keynote lectures and guided tours of U.Porto research laboratories
- Take part in internships in research labs, shadowing PhD students
- Engage in interactive workshops and round tables
- Work with international researchers from UiT The Arctic University of Norway and Université Paris-Saclay
- Develop scientific, technical, and transferable skills (critical thinking, autonomy, problem-solving, teamwork, and oral/scientific communication)
- Become familiar with cutting-edge technologies for studying “Microbial Communities”
- Build academic networks to support future collaborations and career opportunities
- Earn 3 ECTS
- Duration: 3 weeks
Application deadline: 15 February 2026
Further information on the summer school
BOKU students can apply for Erasmus+ Blended Intensive programme funding if they meet all requirements. Find further information on the Erasmus+ BIP funding here or contact BOKU-International Relations.