Biozentrum PhD Fellowships Program 2026-27
University of Basel, Biozentrum (Center for Molecular Life Sciences)
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About This Scholarship
The Biozentrum PhD Fellowships Program at the University of Basel offers competitive fellowships for international PhD students in Life Sciences, with support from the Werner Siemens Foundation and the University of Basel. Fellows participate in a rotation-based laboratory selection process across at least two distinct research groups before choosing their PhD thesis group, with funding covering the entire PhD duration.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Full PhD funding for entire duration
- Access to PhD program at Biozentrum
- Additional financial support
- Rotation-based research group selection (minimum 2 months per rotation across at least 2 labs)
- Assistance for attending scientific meetings and courses
- Travel and accommodation provided for interview week
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must hold or expect to soon receive a university degree qualifying for PhD study (MSc or equivalent)
- 2 Outstanding students with a 4-year Bachelor's degree from outside the Bologna System may be eligible and can complete a fast-track Master's program as part of the fellowship
- 3 Must not be enrolled as a PhD student at the University of Basel at the decision date
- 4 Must not have signed a PhD working contract at the University of Basel at the decision date
- 5 Must be interested in the field of Life Sciences