Springboard 2018. Would you like to study biopharma for free?

The Springboard initiative is  now open for applicants commencing programmes in September 2018.  

The Springboard programme is free for those who are unemployed. All programmes at Level 6 are fully funded for all applicants whether employed or unemployed. Springboard will also pay 90% of the fees for applicants who are in employment and wishing to upskill on all programmes from Level 7 to Masters Level 9.

The NIBRT programmes are specifically designed to assist people seeking employment in the biopharmaceutical industry and have been developed in close consultation with the industry. The NIBRT programs are supported by leading companies including Alexion, Allergan, Amgen, BioMarin, Bristol Myers Squibb, IDA Ireland, Lilly and  Pfizer. 

The courses will feature practical labs in NIBRT’s award winning facilities to provide applicants with the practical skills and experience required by the biopharmaceutical industry. To see the full list of NIBRT courses please go to Springboard and search “NIBRT” .

Places on these courses are allocated on a first come, first served basis and the courses fill rapidly. Please contact the NIBRT Team at springboard@nibrt.ie with questions you may have.