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The CRG Research Training Fellowship 2027 is funded. It pays a monthly stipend of €700 (gross) for up to four months, plus a return flight, for a research placement at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona, Spain. It is open to Bachelor’s and Master’s students of all nationalities, and there is no application fee.
The CRG has set aside 10 fellowships for the 2026/2027 academic year, spread across different research projects. You join a real lab, work on a real project, and get a first taste of science at an international research center.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Host country | Spain (Centre for Genomic Regulation, Barcelona) |
| Provider | Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) |
| Study level | Bachelor’s or Master’s research placement |
| Duration | Up to 4 months |
| Funding | €700 per month (gross) plus a return ticket |
| Who can apply | Enrolled undergraduate or MSc students, all nationalities |
| Application fee | None |
| Deadline | Throughout the 2026/2027 academic year; each project open until filled |
What is the CRG Research Training Fellowship?
The Centre for Genomic Regulation is a research institute in Barcelona known for its work in genomics, cell biology, and related science. It runs this fellowship to bring motivated undergraduate and master’s students into its labs for real research experience.
For the 2026/2027 year, the CRG offers 10 fellowships across different projects. Each one is tied to a specific lab and research question. You look through the projects, pick the one that fits you, and apply to that lab directly. The placement runs for up to four months.
What you get
- A stipend of €700 per month (gross), for up to four months
- A return ticket: up to €1,000 for non-European flights, up to €400 for European flights
- A research placement in a CRG lab in Barcelona
The stipend covers your day-to-day costs while you are there, and the flight is paid within those limits. Treat it as funded research training, not a salary.
Research areas
Projects run across the CRG’s research programmes, including genomics, proteomics, cell and developmental biology, bioinformatics, and systems biology.
Who can apply
- Students of any nationality.
- Enrolled in an official undergraduate or MSc programme, and staying enrolled during the placement.
- Accepted by one of the CRG labs.
- New recruits only, not students already at the CRG.
Is there an age limit?
No age limit is stated. What matters is that you are enrolled in a Bachelor’s or master’s programme during the placement.
Do I need IELTS or TOEFL?
No IELTS or TOEFL score is listed. The labs work in English, so you need to read, write, and speak it well enough to do research. When you write to a group leader, clear English shows your level.
Can I apply with a low GPA?
There is no published minimum GPA. Because you apply to a lab directly, what wins a place is a group leader who wants you. A strong motivation letter, a clear reason for choosing their project, and a good reference matter most.
Required documents
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Reference letter
- University transcripts
How to write your motivation letter
Your motivation letter is the heart of this one. Because you write straight to a group leader, a short, sharp letter that shows you understand their work does more than a long general one. Say why their project, and what you would bring.
How to apply, step by step
- Read the list of open projects on the official CRG training page.
- Pick the project and group leader that fit your interest and field.
- Write a motivation letter aimed at that project.
- Get your CV, a reference letter, and your transcripts ready.
- Contact the project supervisor and group leader directly, with your documents attached.
- Apply early, since each project closes once the right candidate is found.
Selection process
The group leader reviews the students who contact them and decides based on fit with the project and space in the lab. If they want you, your university signs an agreement with the CRG.
Deadline
Applications are accepted throughout the 2026/2027 academic year, and each project stays open until the right candidate is found.
Apply as soon as you find a project that fits, since the real deadline is whenever a strong applicant takes the spot you wanted.
Have a question?
Drop your question in the comments and we will do our best to help.
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