[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

Up to €610 per internship (max); total pool €30,500; 4-week duration.

Hands-on AI, data science, and digital health internships for students at METU through the SUSA Project, with financial support.

Applications are open to BSc/MSc students in biology, engineering, and bioinformatics fields.

--- ## Description This opportunity offers 4-week internships at the Informatics Institute of Middle East Technical University (METU) under the SUSA Project, focusing on artificial intelligence, data science, and digital health technologies. Interns will gain practical experience with advanced computational workflows, container technologies, and specialized tools for cancer genomics, working in a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment. The program is designed to enhance skills in workflow reproducibility, large-scale data management, and bioinformatics, preparing participants for careers in data-driven healthcare innovation. Both remote and on-site (or hybrid) participation options are available. --- ## Due Dates - September 2, 2025 - January 3, 2026 - September 2, 2026 - January 3, 2027 - September 2, 2027 - January 3, 2028 - September 2, 2028 Multiple cut-off dates are provided to align with academic cycles and optimize participation. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum financial support per intern: **€610** - Total funding available: **€30,500** - Internship duration: **4 weeks (160 hours)** - Financial support is provided directly by METU to selected applicants. --- ## Eligibility - Open to students enrolled in BSc or MSc degree programs in: - Biology - Molecular Biology and Genetics - Engineering - Biomedical and Bioinformatics - Applicants should have: - Curiosity and willingness to learn - Python programming knowledge - Interest in computational biology and bioinformatics - Teamwork skills --- ## Application Process - Submit a short CV highlighting relevant skills and background. - Provide a brief motivation letter (max. 1 page) explaining your interest in the internship. - Applications should be emailed to: **burcako@metu.edu.tr** Use the subject line: `SUSA Internship Application – [Your Name]` - Selection criteria and weighting: - CGPA (academic performance): 50% - CV and technical skills: 30% - Motivation letter: 10% - Completion of any SUSA courses: 10% - Special attention is given to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), including gender and socio-economic background. --- ## Additional Information - Interns will work in small, mentored, interdisciplinary teams. - Projects involve building and optimizing Nextflow pipelines, mastering SigProfiler tools, and applying cutting-edge computational methods in cancer genomics. - Upon completion, participants receive an Internship Certificate from METU. - Financial support is intended to facilitate student mobility; both virtual and on-site internships are available. - The call is managed solely by METU and is not an EU action, though it is published on the EU Funding & Tenders Portal for visibility. --- ## External Links - [Full program and application details (EU Funding & Tenders Portal)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/competitive-calls-cs/11143?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=4&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [European Commission main page](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [burcako@metu.edu.tr](mailto:burcako@metu.edu.tr) | | Funder (EC) | [Contact the European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/about-european-commission/contact_en) | | Phone (EC) | +32 2 299 11 11 | ---

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