The Biozentrum PhD Fellowships Program offers a unique opportunity for talented, ambitious, and highly motivated young scientists from around the world to pursue their PhD studies. These prestigious fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis to a maximum of 10 successful candidates per year.
A distinctive feature of these fellowships is their independence from specific research groups or projects. Fellows have the unique opportunity to conduct research rotations in at least two different labs at the Biozentrum before deciding on their final research group for their PhD thesis. This allows for a broad exploration of research topics and scientific environments.
Designation
PhD Fellow
Summary
The Biozentrum International PhD Program offers highly competitive fellowships for aspiring PhD students. These fellowships provide full funding, a rotation-based lab selection process, and various incentives to support scientific excellence, personal growth, and career development within a vibrant international community.
Scholarship Details
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Program Type | International PhD Program (Fellowship) |
| Number of Awards | Maximum 10 successful candidates per year |
| Funding | Full funding for the entire PhD duration |
| Lab Selection | Rotation-based choice of research group (at least two 2-month rotations) |
| Additional Incentives | Annual allowance for meetings, books, computer; annual study trip; scientific meetings & networking; CV & postdoctoral application support; travel support for postdoc interviews. |
Research Area
The Biozentrum offers a wide range of research fields within life sciences. Fellows can explore various topics through lab rotations before committing to a specific area for their PhD thesis. Detailed information on research groups and fields can be found on the Biozentrum website.
Location
Biozentrum, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland
Eligibility/Qualification
- Talented, ambitious, and highly motivated young scientists from all over the world.
- Applicants must meet the general rules and guidelines for PhD studies at the University of Basel.
How to Apply
Applications for the Biozentrum PhD Fellowships are submitted online through the dedicated application portal. Further information on the application and selection procedure is available on the Biozentrum website.
Last Date for Apply
October 18, 2026
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