World- class Research Training Program for Qatari Nationals begins recruiting at WCMCQ for 2012 class

An opportunity to work alongside world-class researchers using cutting edge facilities is available to Qatari nationals who would like to explore a career in biomedical research. The Office of Research Administration at Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar is holding an Information Session on October 6^th at 3.00pm at WCMC-Q.

Qatari nationals who are recent college graduates with degrees related to biomedical or biological sciences, who are interested in a career in biomedical research either as a bench scientist, a clinician or a research administrator are welcome to attend the session. 

The next session for the training program will commence in January 2012 and consists of a six-month, full-time training period. Upon completion of the program, trainees will also receive a graduation certificate.

The Biomedical Research Training Program for nationals gives a unique opportunity to gain hands on experience in world-class research labs that produce results published worldwide. Students are given a stipend as part of a comprehensive compensation package. The program is fully funded by WCMC-Q in partnership with the Qatar Science Leadership Program (QSLP).

Kawthar Al-Dabhani, a biochemistry research graduate from Buffalo University NY who completed the 2011 program said, “The program gave me hands on experience of what it is like working on real biomedical research projects. This has been an invaluable experience in helping me decide how best to progress my career.”