Biozentrum PhD Fellowships Program 2024 in Switzerland

Here are additional details about this Scholarship:

• Country: Switzerland
• Financial coverage: Partially Funded
• Deadline: October 25, 2023

Perks and Privileges:

• An annual stipend will be provided to candidates for conference attendance, book purchases, or computer purchases.
• Additionally, they will be given an annual educational vacation to a Siemens-affiliated city.
• The Biozentrum Ph.D. The Fellowships Program will allow fellows to network with fellow students and alumni and participate in scientific events.
• They will also get help from Biozentrum faculty members on the Program Committee to create a customized CV and submit postdoctoral applications.
• After finishing the Ph.D. thesis, the Biozentrum Ph.D. grant offers financial support for travel-related postdoctoral interview costs.
• This initiative makes access to the Biozentrum’s cutting-edge research facilities and laboratories possible.
• The Basel University is well known for its global perspective. Taking part in the program exposes candidates to a worldwide academic community.
• The University of Basel’s Biozentrum PhD Fellowships Program can greatly improve fellows’ employment prospects.
• Additionally, the fellowship provides a special chance to study in Switzerland and get considerable financial support.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applications are welcome from candidates worldwide.
• The life sciences must pique their curiosity.
• Furthermore, candidates require a foundation in biomedical or biological sciences, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and computer science.
• A bachelor’s degree that entitles candidates to admission to the University of Basel’s PhD program must be held or soon to be obtained. The standard level for this degree is Master’s (MSc or equivalent).
• Having their fellowship, highly qualified students having bachelor’s degrees from non-Bologna systems may be eligible for the University of Basel’s accelerated Master’s program.
• Candidates cannot be registered as Ph.D. students at the University of Basel, nor should they have signed a Ph.D. working contract with the institution to be eligible for the fellowship.
• Every chosen candidate will be required to research at the Biozentrum in at least two labs (rotations).

Requirements:

• Diploma or Master’s degree certificates in electronic form, along with graded transcripts in PDF format.
• A one-page scientific résumé in PDF format or curriculum vitae (CV).
• Contact information for two referees, usually faculty members from previous academic backgrounds. (These references will be contacted automatically and asked to write letters of recommendation for the candidates.)

Procedure of Application:

• To begin applying for the Biozentrum PhD Fellowships, click the Apply Now button below.
• Look through the research projects or groups that Biozentrum offers and choose the one that best fits your objectives and areas of interest.
• Ensure you fulfill all program eligibility requirements, including any academic prerequisites and additional special needs we may have mentioned previously.
• Compile all required paperwork and send it in before the deadline.
• Fill out the online application form with precise and comprehensive data. Included in this should be all of your docs.
• Generally, you have to wait for the selection committee’s decision after submitting your application.
• Furthermore, before the end of November, shortlisted candidates will be notified.
• An interview may also be necessary for some programs as part of the selection procedure. Do get ready for this, if it applies.
• All admission decisions will be announced by February 9th, 2024.