Biozentrum PhD Fellowships in Switzerland

 Benefits of Biozentrum PhD

• Candidates will receive an annual stipend for attending conferences, purchasing books, or acquiring a computer.
• They will also receive an annual educational trip to a city affiliated with Siemens.
• Fellows will have the opportunity to engage in scientific gatherings and network with fellow students and alumni of the Biozentrum Ph.D. Fellowships Program.
• Moreover, they will also receive assistance in crafting a personalized CV and preparing postdoctoral applications, with guidance from Biozentrum faculty members on the Program Committee.
• The Biozentrum Ph.D. fellowship provides financial assistance for travel expenses related to postdoctoral interviews upon completing the PhD thesis.
• This program provides access to state-of-the-art research facilities and laboratories at the Biozentrum.
• The University of Basel is known for its international outlook. By participating in the program, candidates gain exposure to a global academic community.
• Completing the Biozentrum PhD Fellowships Program at the University of Basel can significantly enhance fellows’ career prospects.
• The fellowship also offers a unique opportunity to study in Switzerland while receiving generous financial assistance.

Eligibility for Biozentrum PhD

• Candidates from all around the world are eligible to apply for the Basel Fellowships.
• They must be interested in the field of Life Sciences.
• Moreover, candidates must have a biomedical or biological sciences, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and/or computer science background.
• Candidates must hold or expect to obtain a university degree that qualifies them for entry into a PhD program at the University of Basel. This degree is typically at the Master’s (MSc or equivalent) level.
• Highly skilled students with a bachelor’s degree from non-Bologna systems may be considered for an expedited Master’s program at the University of Basel with their fellowship.
• To be eligible for the fellowship, candidates must not be currently enrolled as PhD students at the University of Basel, nor should they have entered into a PhD working contract with the University of Basel by the time the fellowship call is announced.
• All selected candidates will have to undertake research in at least two labs (rotations) at the Biozentrum.

Documents Required 

• Electronic copies of diploma or MSc degree certificates, including transcripts with grades, in PDF format.
• A curriculum vitae (CV) or scientific resume (limited to one page, also in PDF format.)
• Contact details for two referees from prior academic backgrounds, typically faculty members. (These referees will be contacted automatically and requested to provide reference letters on candidates’ behalf.)