Attracting and training scientists from around the world
BIST attracts bright students and researchers from all nationalities. The BIST Community comprises 2,600 people, nearly 50% of whom are Master’s and PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. Through alliances with the five universities, which are members of their respective Boards (UAB, UB, UPC, UPF, and URV), BIST Community centres offer a wide range of opportunities for students to enroll in research Master’s and PhD programmes.
Moreover, BIST offers a joint BIST Master of Multidisciplinary Research in Experimental Sciences, a one-year academic programme (60 ECTS) organised with Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), offering highly flexible and personalised hand-on research training within the BIST Scientific Community and the UPF’s Department of Medicine and Life Sciences (MELIS).
BIST Community students and professionals have access to a broad range of additional training opportunities. The Mosaic BIST Courses Platform is the place to find all available courses open to the whole BIST Community. Some of the courses are also open to professionals from other institutions.
A supportive working environment
BIST Community centres offer best-in-class workplace environments for research professionals in which to thrive. BIST offers two essential programmes to its community: one providing psychological support and wellbeing skills, and another offering specific support to women scientists with children who wish to reach leading positions.
Facilitating career development
BIST aims to foster the career development of all members of its community, acknowledging that both geographical and sectorial mobility are inherent in a research career. Students and postdoctoral researchers may pursue further professional growth in various private and public institutions across different sectors. This mobility allows them to bring their outstanding talent and broad-based training to diverse positions, enhancing their contribution to society. For these reasons, BIST offers structured opportunities for mentoring, training and networking.
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