The Society of Spanish Researchers in the United Kingdom (SRUK/CERU), together with Universidad Francisco de Vitoria (Experimental Sciences School), is pleased to announce the launch of a new call for the SRUK/CERU Winter Studentships!
SRUK/CERU Winter Studentships – Call for UK Hosting Groups
These studentships will allow research groups in the UK to host and train junior researchers (undergraduate/master students) from Spanish Universities.
Benefits
- SRUK/CERU supervisors (hosts) gain leadership and supervision skills, enriching their CV with the Honorary Lecturer recognition.
- Spanish students strengthen practical and language skills.
- Spanish and British Universities forge new connections.
SRUK/CERU members at any stage of their career interested in hosting a winter student must apply before the 20th of September 2024.
Awards offered
- Up to 25 studentships (to be confirmed).
- Fields*: Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Biosciences, Biochemistry.
- Duration: 3-6 months.
- Period of the placements, from 1st of February to 31st of July 2025.
- Resources: The University Francisco de Vitoria funds 400€ per month to the Hosting Group to cover bench or administration fees that can be used without restrictions, to a maximum of 1,600€.
- Applicants may use the award to attract additional funding.
(*) If you are interested in hosting students but you are outside of these areas of research, please contact us.
Eligibility
This grant is open to all SRUK/CERU members, including those holding a regular (student, junior, or senior) or an associate membership, who want to host winter students based in a Spanish university. Non-members can apply only after submitting their membership registration.
Further Details
- The pre-assignment of student-supervisor pairs aims to streamline program management with the primary goal of achieving the best possible student-supervisor match. The selection process will be based on academic criteria and insights gained from previous experiences at Spanish Universities in similar programs.
- This student placement is an integral part of UFV’s official undergraduate program (Curricular Activities), and the University will officially acknowledge the supervision provided.
- Students must have full insurance coverage through their home University or private providers.
- Upon the completion of the student placement, SRUK/CERU Researchers (hosts) are required to complete a survey about their experience with the program. SRUK/CERU will use this feedback to enhance future calls for participation. Additionally, hosts may receive invitations to engage in scientific outreach activities organised by SRUK/CERU, including events like Science in the Pub, Pint of Knowledge, or contributing to the SRUK/CERU Blog.
Student-Supervisor Matching
- SRUK/CERU will review the completeness of Hosting Group applications and forward them to the participating institution, Universidad Francisco de Vitoria.
- Universidad Francisco de Vitoria will allocate one student to each relevant supervisor and, if that applies, create a waiting list. They will align the supervisor’s expertise and requirements (including mobility duration, degree, and experience prerequisites) with the academic qualifications and willingness of the students.
- Supervisors will have a 10-day window to interview the candidates before accepting one or more. Specific dates for this process will be announced after the application deadline.
- In case of any disagreements with the initial allocation, the University-SRUK/CERU will provide contact information for other students on the waiting list.
- The universities will facilitate the final matching of candidates and supervisors and communicate the final outcomes to the students and SRUK/CERU. SRUK/CERU will also maintain communication with the Hosting Group throughout this process.
Application
- SRUK/CERU members willing to apply as Hosting Group supervisors must complete the following Application Form.
- Applications must be filled in English.
- Before you submit the online form, please send your CV (max. 2 pages) to [email protected] using the subject line “SRUK/CERU Winter Studentships 2025: [Name of the applicant]”. The same instructions are also detailed on the online form.
The deadline for registering Hosting Groups is the 20th of September 2024.
