Programme Details

The DiaMonD UREKA programme will start on Monday 13th June 2011.

Students will spend 10 weeks conducting a research project in a laboratory within the Biomedical Diagnostics Institute at DCU.

Students will also attend weekly workshops that include the following topics: Communication Skills, Presentation Skills and Report Writing, Intellectual Property and Commercialisation of research, Career Development, Ethics and Science Communication, as well as a journal club and visits to industry relevant companies.

Students will present their work at a one-day symposium on August 19th 2011.

A number of fun social activities and outings are also planned for students.

Students will receive a weekly stipend of €300 to support their living and accommodation costs. International students will be eligible for extra funding.

We will also provide assistance in obtaining visas (if required) and booking accommodation.

For information on past student's experiences, please see our news section.



	Programme Details The DiaMonD UREKA programme will start on Monday 13th June 2011. Students will spend 10 weeks conducting a research project in a laboratory within the Biomedical Diagnostics Institute at DCU. Students will also attend weekly workshops that include the following topics: Communication Skills, Presentation Skills and Report Writing, Intellectual Property and Commercialisation of research, Career Development, Ethics and Science Communication, as well as a journal club and visits to industry relevant companies. Students will present their work at a one-day symposium on August 19th 2011. A number of fun social activities and outings are also planned for students. Students will receive a weekly stipend of €300 to support their living and accommodation costs. International students will be eligible for extra funding. We will also provide assistance in obtaining visas (if required) and booking accommodation. For information on past student's experiences, please see our news section.