Admission
Dear All,
The application call for the School of Molecular and Theoretical Biology 2026 is now closed.
All complete applications with a letter of support will be evaluated by the Admission committee. The evaluation process will take approximately two and a half months, after which the results will be announced individually to each applicant via email sent to the address used to submit the application. In some cases, the Admission Committee may request an additional video or phone interview.
We would like to thank all applicants who took the time to apply, as well as those who wrote letters of support. We are also grateful to everyone who helped spread the word about SMTB and the call for applications.
The season will take place from July 30 to August 15, 2026 at Sabanci University in Istanbul (Turkey). We will make every effort to welcome all accepted students, regardless of their place of residence.
Participation is free of charge for all accepted students. For the offline season, this includes room and board, travel insurance for those who require it, and all materials needed for laboratory work.
We ask parents to cover travel costs to the host city. We understand that transportation expenses may be prohibitive for some applicants. In such cases, please indicate in your application that you will need additional financial aid for travel. Should you be accepted, the School may cover a part of the travel expenses or, in exceptional cases, the full amount. All travel details will be discussed individually with the parents or guardians of accepted students.
Accommodation will be arranged in one of the dormitories of the host university, with faculty and students living in the same building.
Answers to frequently asked questions, including those related to accommodation and arrival at the School, can be found on our website, and information about financial support can be found here.
To participate in SMTB-2026 offline, students will need a valid travel passport or other document that allows them to travel abroad and remain there for the duration of the School. Some students may also require a visa. Not having a passport or visa at the time of application should not discourage anyone from applying. There will be sufficient time to obtain these documents after admission decisions are released. The SMTB team will offer all the necessary support and, when appropriate, provide financial assistance to cover visa application fees and travel to the nearest visa center.
The School of Molecular and Theoretical Biology does not discriminate, in the admission process or otherwise, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, disability or any other potentially discriminatory factors or circumstances.
We strive to provide an equal opportunity for all applicants. Questions regarding the application process or any other aspect of the School may be addressed to us by email (smtb@molbioschool.org) to our Manager, Anna Puzyreva, or by telephone to our Scientific Director, Fyodor Kondrashov (+81-70-1478 0347).
SMTB Admissions Committee