1st Period : This is the main application window! Around 90% of the cohort will be selected during this period, so applying early will give you the best chance of securing a spot. Don’t wait until the last minute, get your application in on time!

Details :

First step : Eligibility check

Second step : Preselection

The selection process has been meticulously designed to ensure fairness and inclusivity, taking into account diverse backgrounds and experiences. Each eligible application will undergo a thorough evaluation, scored on a 100-point scale by three Local Academic Coordinators from distinct Full Partner Institutions. To maintain objectivity, any evaluator must disclose potential conflicts of interest before the assessment.

The joint selection criteria are as follows:

    1 - Academic achievement and potential (adequacy of the academic background, grades and distinctions, participation in research projects, English language proficiency; 40 points) Cut off set at 25 to continue the preselection process

    2 - Overall quality of the CV and academic and/or other experience (other academic competences, professional and/or volunteering experience in the area of Life Sciences or related, international experience; 30 points)

    3 - The quality of the cover letter (motivation, adequacy of the professional project) (20 points)

    4 - Recommendation letters (10 points)

The SEC shall review the final grading and comments, compile a ranking based on average scores. The cut-off to qualify for the interview is set at 75. Candidates reaching this score will be contacted by email and invited to the 3rd phase (interview).The remaining candidates will be notified about the panel’s decision and alerted to the appeal procedure via email.

Third step : Interviews

Interviews will be conducted via video conferencing by at least three evaluators, each interview will last max 20 minutes, including a maximum 5-minute presentation.

During the interviews, candidates will be assessed on common criteria:

Communication skills and language proficiency (30%)

Motivation and alignment (30%)

Academic and professional background (25%)

Personality and interpersonal skills (15%)