Summer Research Program 2024 | Hamad Bin Khalifa University
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Qatar Biomedical Research Institute

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.   

Submissions are now closed.

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 graduate point average (GPA) of 3.0

*Terms and conditions apply to students studying abroad, 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
  • Two letters of recommendation from faculty/instructors, familiar with the student, in a position to assess the student’s capabilities and potential for a career in science
  • A selection of two projects from the SRP projects listed below

Neurological Disorder Research Center

  1. Development and optimization of biomarker assays for synucleinopathies
  2. ARGUS-MDS-ASD: Digital phenotyping for social communication behaviors
  3. Grown-up individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in Qatar
  4. Validating the Short Version of Arabic Eye Tracking Stimuli for Early Screening and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Qatar
  5. Exosome biomarkers for autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Diabetes Research Center

  1. Mechanisms of transcription factors involved in pluripotency and β cell development
  2. Investigation of the role of Long-non-coding RNAs in the protective effect of GLP1 Receptor agonists on hepatic steatosis in vitro
  3. Role of islet-enriched transcription factor (Mafb) and Mitochondria and in the maturation and functionality of human pluripotent stem cell-derived pancreatic β-cells

Translational Oncology Research Center

  1. Functional Role of Long Noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) in Breast Cancer Using CRISPR-Cas9 Genome Editing
  2. Circulating immune cell phenotypes as diagnostic and predictive biomarkers in breast cancer
  3. Investigating the role of novel gene(s) in breast cancer cell proliferation and survival

 

The last date for receiving applications is February 29, 2024.

The top candidates are interviewed by members of the selection committee before making final admission decisions.

For inquiries, please contact: qbri-srp@hbku.edu.qa