PhD
Fellowships

The Boehringer
Ingelheim Fonds awards PhD fellowships to outstanding junior scientists
(max. age: 27 years) who wish to pursue an ambitious PhD project of
approximately 3 years in basic biomedical research in an internationally
leading laboratory. For further details please r
efer to “Who can apply?”.
The peer-review-based selection process
is highly competitive. Applicants should therefore be outstanding in all three selection
criteria.

Purpose
To promote
basic research in biomedicine by providing the best young, up-and-coming
scientists with comprehensive support during their PhD phase.

More than a
monthly stipend
The fellowship comprises a competitive monthly stipend that is initially
granted for 2 years and that can be extended for up
to another 12 months. Participation in international scientific conferences is
also supported. In addition, fellowship holders are offered personal support,
seminars to discuss their projects, communication training and alumni meetings,
and thus can become part of a worldwide network. Read more under personal
support and conditions.

Timing and
selection
Deadlines of application: 1 February, 1 June, 1 October of each year.
Pre-selection takes place about 4 weeks after the respective deadline, and the
final selection approximately 5 months after the respective deadline. Read more
about the selection process
and its criteria…