Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar (WCMC-Q) has extended the deadline for applications to November 1 for its Biomedical Research Training Programme for nationals.

The programme was launched in 2011 to help achieve the Qatar National Vision 2030 by developing a knowledge-based economy.

 Although the programme is aimed at recent graduates who are interested in pursuing a career as a bench or clinical researcher or research administrator, applications will be welcomed from nationals with a variety of degrees, such as computer science, business management or communication.

The training programme which recommences in January is a full-time, six-month employment commitment with trainees receiving a graduation certificate upon completion.

The trainees are paid a stipend as part of a comprehensive compensation package. The programme is fully funded by WCMC-Q, and is organised in partnership with the Qatar Science Leadership Programme at Qatar Foundation.

Applications can be submitted online until November 1 at http://researchtraining.qatar-weill.cornell.edu/pages/application.aspx.