FAQ

For whom is the BioBusiness Summer School School intended?
The BioBusiness Summer School is meant for MSc students, PhD students, postdoctoral fellows and those who finished either of these and are working in a first industry job. The Summer School is intended for those looking for a career in the life sciences industry or those looking to start their own life sciences company. The Summer School will focus on medical biotechnology, but is also suitable for other life sciences such as plant biotechnology, food technology and industrial biotechnology.

I'm a Master student - can I apply?
Certainly. Although the summer school focuses on PhD students and postdocs, MSc students are also welcome. The Summer School can help you make a choice between starting a PhD or going into industry directly. In order to decide whether you as a MSc student want to join the Summer School, you might want to read the testimonials written by our alumni.

Will the BioBusiness Summer School help me get a job?
Quite possibly. Although we cannot guarantee that you will get a job. Some of our alumni found jobs at biomedical companies as a direct result of attending the programme. After the Summer School you will be able to make a better decision regarding your career path, as you will have acquired knowledge and gathered insights about the biotech industry. During the programme you will exchange with representatives of many companies who may be interested in you. If you wish, we can also send your CV to the participating companies and speakers.

Click here for examples of the roles currently held by programme alumni outside of academia.

Do you have a Covid-19 back-up plan?
Yes, we do. Should the Covid-19 situation worsen and should there be governmental restrictions preventing us from hosting the course in person, then we will convert the BioBusiness Summer School to an online format. Same as we did with the 2020 edition of the summer school. Read more about our Covid-19 back-up plan on this page.

Can you send me a letter of acceptance?
Yes, if you have paid the course fee, we can send you a Letter of Acceptance by email. This can be useful (or even necessary) for your grant application. If you need a letter of acceptance, please contact us through courses[at]bcfcareer.com.

Can you send me an invitation letter, so I can apply for a visa?
Yes, if you have paid the course fee, we can send you an invitation letter by email to help you apply for a visa. If you need an invitation, contact us through courses[at]bcfcareer.com.

Do you offer scholarships?
Unfortunately, the organisation of the BioBusiness Summer School does not have funding to give out scholarships. However, some institutes/employers allow the personal budget to be used for this type of courses.

Do you offer discounts?
No. The same fee applies for all participants. We do offer a special early-bird fees, if you register before 31 April 2021.

Other questions about BioBusiness Summer School? Feel free to contact us via courses[at]bcfcareer.com.