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The Summer Research Program (SRP) at Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) offers intensive training opportunities in specific fields of biomedical research to exceptional undergraduate students over the summer.
The program will run from May 18 to July 10, 2025, from 08:30 to 15:30.
Eligibility
To be considered for the program, the applicant must:
- Hold a Qatari residence permit.
- Be enrolled in an undergraduate program in biological/medical-related science.
- Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0.
*Students studying abroad may apply, noting that there will be conditions to their participation. For more information, please contact qbri-srp@hbku.edu.qa.
Application Process
Applicants must fill in the online form found [here] and submit the following documents:
- An updated resume
- Official copy of university academic transcript
- A selection of two projects from the SRP Projects listed below
Projects
- Grown-up individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Qatar
- Validating the short version of Arabic Eye Tracking Stimuli for Early Screening and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Qatar
- Exosome biomarkers for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Identifying Disease Genes for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Qatari population
- Generation of an Autism Spectrum Disorder polygenic score within the Qatari Population
- Generation of brain microglia-neuronal co-culture from induced pluripotent stem cells
- Mechanisms of transcription factors involved in pluripotency and β cell development
- Investigation of the role of Long-non-coding RNAs in the protective effect of GLP1 Receptor agonists on hepatic steatosis in vitro
- Role of MAFB in the maturation and functionality of induced human pluripotent stem cell-derived pancreatic β cells
The application deadline is Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 15:00.
The top candidates are interviewed before final admission decisions are made.
For inquiries, please contact qbri-srp@hbku.edu.qa.