OpenFieldFU Berlin Dahlem Neurobiology Summer Research Traineeship
Two-month summer research internship in Dahlem neurobiology laboratories, working with Drosophila models, confocal microscopy, and electrophysiological patch-clamp recordings to investigate synaptic plasticity and memory mechanisms.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Undergraduate or early Master's student in Biology, Neuroscience, or Biophysics with excellent grades.
- English language proficiency
- Good English language proficiency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not applicable.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Completed coursework in cellular neurobiology, physiology, or genetics.
- Recommendation letters
- One professor recommendation letter.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €1,100/month living stipend for 8 weeks plus laboratory electrophysiology access
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition charges.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027 (Summer 2027 traineeship round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Freie Universität Berlin documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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