Skip to main content

CSF Summer School for Young Scientists

Our international summer school focuses on young men and women of any nationality aged between 18 and 22. This training experience aims to provide a global vision of the day-to-day of a research laboratory and the life cycle of a research project. Our ultimate goal is to nurture a scientific vocation in future researchers and clinicians.

Carlos Simon Foundation summer school poster web version

Essential Information

Who Can Apply?

Anyone between 18 and 22 with a strong interest in science and fluency in English is welcome to apply.

What Is the Schedule?

The Programs will be held every weekday from June 17th to July 26th, 2024. Each Program will run from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. Applicants may choose to attend one or more of the six Programs available:

June 17th-21st. “In Utero Conversations: Unveiling Prenatal Connections Between Mother and Child“. Group: Materno-embryonic communication. PI: Felipe Vilella

June 24th-28th. “Microbiome Mysteries: Unraveling the Secret Roles of Bacteria in Pregnancy“. Group: The endometrial microbiome in human reproduction. IP: Inmaculada Moreno

July 1st-5th. “From Wet Lab to the Clinic: Preventing Pregnancy-related Complications“. Group: Maternal implications in the origin of preeclampsia. IP: Tamara Garrido

July 8th-12th. “Exploring Women’s Health: A Focus on Oncology“. Group: Molecular and cellular origin of gynecological tumors. IP: Aymara Mas

July 15th-19th. “Endometrial Regeneration: Navigating the Hype, Separating Fact from Fiction, and Embracing the Ups and Downs“. Group: Endometrial Regenerative therapies. IP: Xavier Santamaria

July 22nd-26th. “From Data to Discovery: Bioinformatics under the sun“. Group: The uterus from a systems biology and artificial intelligence perspective. IP: Beatriz Roson

Where Will the Programs Be Held?

Our summer Programs will be held at our facilities in Paterna, Valencia (Spain). Situated at Ronda Narciso Monturiol, 11C, our location offers easy access via public transportation, including bus routes L131A and L144.

What Does It Cost to Participate?

The cost of each Program is €200 + Taxes

What Is the Application Deadline?

Registration form will be open until 31 March, 2024

How Is the Selection Process?

A competitive selection process will be followed, considering the number of Programs applied for, the date of registration, and the contents of motivation letters.

It is not just the science and innovation that make this place great; at the heart of this foundation is its people. Thank you so much for everything.

Vivian Wan

I participated in a program that rotated through different areas and projects, which helped me to understand the structure and normal function of a scientific research laboratory. This participation will help me make better decisions regarding where to continue my development at the educational and professional levels.

Pilar Piñeiro
Please email us with any inquiries at [email protected]