The Specialized Biomedical Research Training program (SBRT) is a 6 to 12 months specialized training at WCM-Q aimed towards recent university graduates who are interested in pursuing careers in biomedical research-related fields by offering specialized hands-on training in the area of the intern’s interest that matches ongoing research within WCM-Q Labs. The training provides opportunities in a specialized field post-graduation to enhance the trainees’ ability to launch their careers in that field, which will help sustain a biomedical research community nationally in the long term.
The program welcomes recent university graduates from Universities in Qatar.
The SBRT internship can be in:
- Wet lab science: This includes a variety of hands-on techniques for interns interested in bench science.
- Dry lab science: This includes a variety of computer-based research techniques for interns.
- Clinical research: This includes learning the patient recruiting process, developing protocols, and designing studies.
- Population health research: This includes a variety of epidemiology, public health and biostatistics techniques.
- The program supports Qatari nationals and long-term residents of Qatar.
- Recent bachelor’s or master’s degree graduates, however candidates at any career stage will be considered case-by-case.
- Must dedicate at least six (6) continuous months for the training, or 12 months as a maximum period.
ELIGIBILITY of Participants
- The program supports Qatari nationals and long-term residents of Qatar.
- Recent bachelor’s or master’s degree graduates, however candidates at any career stage will be considered case-by-case.
- Must dedicate at least six (6) continuous months for the training, or 12 months as a maximum period.
How to Apply:
This training program encourages interested applicants to take the lead in seeking out research opportunities independently. Interested applicants must contact WCM-Q Research faculty based on their field of interest at Research Faculty | Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar.
Applicants must complete and submit the online application in addition to attach the following documents:
- CV/Resume.
- Copy of passport.
- Copy of ID.
- Final or latest college transcript.
- One letter of recommendation can be either a professional letter of recommendation (from a current/former employer or supervisor at a volunteer experience) or an academic letter of recommendation (from a university professor preferred for applicants who have graduated in the past two academic years).
- A supporting letter from WCM-Q faculty agreeing to host the intern in their lab. The support letter must include the intern's project they will be working on and the duration the lab will host the intern. Please note that getting approval from WCM-Q faculty does not guarantee the applicant a position in this program.