Junior Orsi Fellowships
2025 Summer Research at Harvard Medical School, Harvard Business School or MIT
Medical, Scientific or Economic students
All expenses covered
Apply before November 5th 2024
Join a prestigious network
Engage in top-tier research
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Research Groups
Below are our partnering Research Groups for which you can apply. They each hold high international prestige and are pioneers in their field. As Junior Orsi stands to advance medical innovation, each Junior Orsi Research Fellowship is connected to improving healthcare globally. We also encourage applicants to propose their own laboratory that aligns more closely with their specific interests. More specific information about the research groups will be given after application.
Neurobiology
Investigating the mechanisms of synaptic and circuit plasticity in the developing and mature mammalian central nervous system, particularly focusing on the thalamus’s role in sensory processing. Leveraging range of techniques, including electrophysiology, optical imaging, and genetic tools, to study how these mechanisms regulate synaptic circuits in the visual system.
Cardiology
The laboratory studies the genetic determinants of blood cell ontogeny and disease, leveraging therapeutic genome editing.
Radiology
Developing novel devices for radiation therapy using XR, nanoparticles and image-guided radiation.
Radiation Oncology
Modeling biology and dosimetry for radiopharmaceutical therapy and, in general, radiotherapy treatment.
Immunology
Focus on the immune system’s response to infections and cancer, focusing on the mechanisms of cytotoxic T lymphocyte and NK cell-mediated killing, including novel pathways like pyroptosis. Uncovering key processes by which immune cells destroy pathogens and cancer cells, and how these pathways can be manipulated for therapeutic purposes. Developing RNA interference-based therapies to target specific genes in immune cells and cancer, advancing treatment strategies for various diseases.
Chemical Biology
Development of collagen mimetic peptides for therapeutic and diagnostic applications
CEMS to be confirmed
Propose your own lab!
We highly encourage applicants to propose their own laboratory that aligns more closely with their specific interests at Harvard or MIT. The proposed topic should be based around healthcare, but can come from any background such as economics, engineering, computer science, … The student should have his/her own agreement with this research group and show us confirmation before the 1st of December 2024.
Any student at a European university with an eligible degree in an eligible phase (see below).
Timeline
Eligible Degrees
With the Junior Orsi Fellowships, we want to encourage all ambitious students with a passion for healthcare to innovate.
Medicine
Civil Engineering
Bio-medical engineering
Biological Engineering
Economics
Business Engineering
Law
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics
Pharmaceutical sciences
Kinesiotherapy
Dentistry
2nd year Bachelor students until last year Master students are welcome to apply.
For any questions, please e-mail fellowships@juniororsi.be
Fellowship Benefits
Application Process
Applications open on September 28th for Junior Orsi Members
Applications open on October 5th for all students
Step 1
Fill in our Eligibility form (5 minutes). Based on this, eligible candidates will receive an e-mail with further instructions for your application within 2 weeks. This form closes on the 5th of November 2024. Our total number of submissions is capped, so don’t miss your chance!
Step 2
You can continue the application process by following the link provided in the e-mail. The process consists of multiple steps and objective evaluation.
Your application will be anonymised and reviewed by an established and independent board of highly professional consultants. Subsequently, authorities in the relevant field of healthcare will review your submission for further consideration. Ultimately, your profile will be assessed by the partnering research group for a final approval.
Step 3
The selected Junior Orsi Fellows will be announced on the 16th of February, 2025. They will be guided for further practical arrangements concerning the exchange.
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