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Destination: Barcelona, Spain
Institution: Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG)
Target group: Undergraduate and MSc students
Stipend: €700 gross/month
Travel support: Up to €1,000 for non-European return flights
Duration: Up to 4 months
Nationalities: Students from all nationalities
Application: Projects remain open until the right candidate is found
The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona is offering research fellowship opportunities for motivated undergraduate and master's students who want to gain practical experience in an international scientific environment.
According to the current 2026/2027 CRG call, 10 fellowship opportunities are available across different research projects. The fellowship provides a €700 gross monthly stipend for up to four months, together with return-travel support of up to €1,000 for non-European flights or €400 for European flights.
What Is the CRG Research Training Opportunity?
The programme is designed for students who want to explore scientific research while working with international research teams at the CRG.
Participants can gain experience in areas such as:
- Genomics and molecular biology
- Proteomics and biotechnology
- Biomedical research
- Bioinformatics and computational biology
- Single-cell technologies
- Cell biology
- Functional genomics
- Scientific data analysis
The CRG describes its training environment as an international research community with advanced technologies, seminars and training in complementary and transferable skills.
What Does the Fellowship Cover?
Selected students can receive:
Monthly financial support
A stipend of €700 gross per month, for a maximum of four months under the current 2026/2027 fellowship call.
Travel assistance
The CRG provides return-ticket support of up to €1,000 for flights from outside Europe and up to €400 for European flights.
International research experience
Students work within CRG research groups and gain practical exposure to scientific projects.
Important: The current official CRG information specifies a maximum fellowship period of 4 months, not 5 months, and lists the stipend as €700 gross/month. The official page also does not state that accommodation or a Spanish Schengen visa is automatically provided.
Who Can Apply?
The current fellowship call is aimed at students who:
- Are enrolled in an official undergraduate or MSc programme at a university.
- Can establish a learning agreement between their university and the CRG.
- Are applying as new recruits, rather than students already at CRG.
- Have an academic background relevant to one of the available research projects.
- Meet the requirements of the specific laboratory or project.
The CRG states that applicants can come from all nationalities.
Documents Required
Prepare the following documents before contacting the relevant research group:
- CV / Curriculum Vitae
- Motivation letter
- Reference letter
- University transcripts
The official CRG application instructions ask interested students to review the available projects and contact the relevant project supervisor and group leader directly.
Available Research Projects
The 2026/2027 opportunities cover several scientific areas. Current projects include research related to:
Proteomics — development of LC-MS/MS workflows for analysing proteins in liquid biopsies.
Regulatory genomics and diabetes — CRISPR interference screening and single-cell sequencing.
Single-cell genomics and evolution — computational analysis of developmental trajectories.
Systems and synthetic biology — comparative genomics and the relationship between genome organisation and ageing.
Other projects are available on the official CRG page, with individual academic backgrounds and application contacts specified for each opportunity.
Where Will the Experience Take Place?
The opportunity is based at the Centre for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona, Spain.
Barcelona provides an international academic environment where participants can combine research experience with exposure to life in one of Europe's major scientific and cultural cities.
When Can You Apply?
The current 2026/2027 fellowship opportunities were published on August 6, 2026.
Rather than having one fixed closing date for every project, the CRG states that each project remains open until the right candidate is found. This means interested students should check the available projects and contact the relevant supervisor as soon as possible.
How to Apply?
The application process is project-based:
Step 1: Review the research projects available on the official CRG page.
Step 2: Choose a project matching your academic background and interests.
Step 3: Prepare your CV, motivation letter, reference letter and university transcripts.
Step 4: Contact the project supervisor and group leader using the instructions provided for that project.
Step 5: Wait for the research group to evaluate your application.
Apply directly: CRG Undergraduates & Masters – Official Application Page
Why Consider This Spain Research Opportunity?
This opportunity can be particularly relevant for students looking to build an international research profile. Instead of being limited to classroom learning, participants can work within a research group and develop practical scientific skills.
The experience may also help students:
- Build an international academic network
- Improve their research skills
- Gain laboratory or computational experience
- Discover potential research fields for future studies
- Strengthen their CV
- Experience an international scientific environment in Spain
FAQs
Is the CRG opportunity open to international students?
Yes. The CRG states that students from all nationalities can be considered.
How much is the monthly stipend?
The current 2026/2027 fellowship provides €700 gross per month for up to four months.
How long does the current fellowship last?
The current fellowship conditions specify up to four months.
Does CRG provide travel support?
Yes. Return-ticket support can reach €1,000 for non-European flights and €400 for European flights.
Do I need to be a university student?
Yes. Candidates must be enrolled in an official undergraduate or MSc programme, with an agreement required between their university and CRG.
What documents are required?
Applicants should provide a motivation letter, CV, reference letter and university transcripts.
Is there one final application deadline?
For the current projects, CRG says each fellowship remains open until the appropriate candidate is found.