CNIC Internship Program
About the Program
As part of its commitment to training the next generation of cardiovascular researchers, the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (Spanish National Center for Cardiovascular Research; CNIC) offers university students the opportunity to undertake internships in its research laboratories.
The program is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students and includes the following options:
- Curricular and extracurricular internships
- Bachelor's Degree Final Projects (TFG)
- Master's Degree Final Projects (TFM)
Regulatory Framework
Under Spanish Royal Decree 592/2014, students may undertake internships at the CNIC only if an Educational Cooperation Agreement is in place, or can be established, between the CNIC and the university at which the applicant is enrolled. A corresponding internship agreement (annex) must also be signed.
For students enrolled at universities outside Spain, placements can be formalized through a specific agreement with the home institution or within the framework of academic mobility schemes such as Erasmus+ or other international exchange programs.
For students from private universities, the Educational Cooperation Agreement must include a specific financial contribution to cover the costs associated with training activities carried out in CNIC laboratories.
This contribution must be paid by the university and may not, under any circumstances, be charged directly to the student in addition to tuition fees.
The applicable fees are as follows:
- Master's Degree Final Project (TFM): €7,000
- Bachelor's Degree Final Project (TFG): €3,000
- Other university internships (curricular or extracurricular): €1,000 per month
Please note that internships at the CNIC are unpaid.
How to Apply
To begin the application process, candidates must have a minimum academic grade of 6.5/10 and should follow these steps:
- Contact the Research Group or Technical Unit of Interest
Full lists are available at: - Complete the Internship Agreement
Once accepted by a research group or technical unit, applicants should contact training_program@cnic.es to arrange the internship agreement. This document must be digitally signed by the student, their home university, and the CNIC Managing Director.
Required Documentation
Applicants must provide the following documents:
- Up-to-date resumé / curriculum vitae (CV)
- Copy of national identity document or passport
- Copy of health insurance card
For extracurricular internships, applicants must also provide proof of their Spanish Social Security number, as the CNIC is responsible for registration and Social Security contributions during the internship period.
Further Information
For additional information, please contact: training_program@cnic.es.
