Bioprinting Internship Rotation - UTEC

The 3D Bioprinting Internship offers medical students a unique educational experience that integrates science, technology, and clinical applications. Over three weeks, participants will develop theoretical and practical skills to understand and apply 3D printing and bioprinting processes in the biomedical field.

The program combines introductory sessions on 3D printing fundamentals, bioprinting techniques and types of bioinks, with a practical component focused on anatomical scanning, the design of three-dimensional models and the preparation of bioinks for printing biological structures.

Students will learn to transform a real anatomical structure into a digital model, 3D print it, and participate in a guided bioprinting process. This approach allows them to understand how tissue engineering, biomaterials, and additive technologies are revolutionizing medical practice and health research.

• Strengthen skills in bioprinting through two axes: (a) theory (3D printing, importance, types, bioinks and applications) and (b) practice (anatomical scanning, 3D printing of models, formulation of bioinks and bioprinting of structures).

Students of the Professional School of Human Medicine who meet the following requirements:

• Having successfully completed the third year of studies.
• Have a cumulative index equal to or greater than 14.
• Have a valid enrollment in the 2025-II academic period.

• Access to cutting-edge technology that is not widely available in the country, such as 3D bioprinters, biomaterials, and biofabrication platforms. This experience introduces you to tools that will shape the medicine of the future. 
• To experience a truly interdisciplinary education, working hand in hand with engineers, scientists and healthcare professionals in a biomedical innovation environment. 
• Develop comprehensive skills in bioprinting, which include theoretical foundations, practical 3D scanning and printing skills, bioink preparation and understanding of the potential of bioprinting in medicine.
• Receive a certificate of participation, awarded by the Faculty of Human Medicine of the University of Piura, which accredits the training experience.

• In person

The rotation will take place at the Tissue Engineering and Synthetic Biology Laboratory at UTEC, a specialized unit that is part of the Bioengineering Research Center (BIO). This facility is distinguished by its modern infrastructure, interdisciplinary approach, and participation in cutting-edge projects that combine engineering, biology, and health.

In this context, students will have access to biofabrication methodologies, 3D technologies, and computational approaches that allow them to understand how tissue engineering, biomaterials, and synthetic biology are transforming the biomedical field.

• The internship will take place from February 9 to 27, 2026.
• The schedule for carrying out activities is Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.

• 8 seats

The application, selection, and acceptance process will take place on the following dates:

• Document and application submission deadline: December 30, 2025.
• File evaluation and interviews: From January 5th to 14th, 2026.
• Publication of accepted students: January 14, 2026.
• Submission of commitment to accept vacancy: until January 20, 2026.

The receipt of files will be carried out in a virtual up to andDecember 30, 2025, through the online application enabled by the Interinstitutional Relations and Internationalization Unit (UREINI).

Link to the application form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/WUB4tGJu4U

The application must include the following mandatory documents:

• Application form for the student mobility program, with the applicant student's data.
• Cover letter, addressed to the Director of the Professional School of Human Medicine, indicating the student's personal data and a brief explanation of the reasons that led him to apply to the Student Mobility Program.
• Curriculum vitae of the applicant, undocumented (maximum 2 pages).
• Academic record or certificate that proves the required cumulative index.

Applicants are responsible for ensuring the truthfulness and authenticity of the data and documents submitted.

Applications submitted after the deadline or that do not meet all the required criteria will not be accepted.

The selection process is the responsibility of the Evaluation Committee, and consists of two phases:

• First phase:

Evaluation of the submitted documentation and the qualification of the candidates.

• Second phase:

Interviews with applicants.

The evaluation considers the student's motivation, academic trajectory, plans during the mobility period, and adaptability to optimize their experience in the program.

The results of the call will be communicated through your institutional emails.

The accepted student must submit the Commitment to accept vacancy, which must be duly completed and signed within the established deadline. You must also submit the following documents:

• Simple copy of Valid and current National Identity Document.
• Simple copy of valid health insurance.

Students who leave the Student Mobility Program without justification, after being evaluated and accepted, will be excluded without the possibility of participating in future calls, and may be subject to a penalty, depending on the call.

Offenses during the application process or during the validity of student mobility will be sanctioned in accordance with the Regulations of Disciplinary Measures for students of the University of Piura.