Explore our BSc and MSc research projects across different GIMM groups. These projects offer hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, with close supervision on cutting-edge research topics. GIMM regularly welcomes students to carry out their BSc and MSc thesis projects within its research groups.
How to Apply?
Students interested in these projects should submit a CV and a motivation letter outlining their background, research interests, and projects. Applications must be sent to the indicated supervisors’ emails.
List of Projects
Here you can find the list of available projects.
Title: Development and Functional Characterization of Monoclonal Antibodies Targeting Plasmodium vivax
Lab: Miguel Prudêncio Lab
Supervisor/Co-supervisor: Diana Fontinha and Eyob Workneh
Entry date: 1 June 2026
Project duration: 1 year
Title: Multi-omics analysis of OMV-mediated host–microbiome interactions in the honey bee gut
Lab: Waldan Kwong Lab
Supervisor/Co-supervisor: Ana Barradas and Waldan Kwong
Entry date: 1 June 2026
Project duration: 4-6 months
Title: A gut feeling for the development of the legs and external genitalia
Lab: Moises Mallo Lab
Supervisor: Moises Mallo
Entry date: 1 September 2026
Project duration: 9 months
Title: Molecular Engineering of Chimeric Antigen Receptors for Precision Cancer Therapy
Lab: João Lacerda Lab
Supervisor/Co-supervisor: Diogo Silva and João F. Lacerda
Entry date: 1 September 2026
Latest entry date: 31 March 2027
Project duration: 1 year
Other Themes and Projects
Students are also encouraged to contact supervisors directly to discuss other project themes (see the How to Apply page in the Internships section).