The Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research (FMI) PhD program provides students with the chance to engage in advanced biomedical research within a vibrant, deeply collaborative, and globally diverse environment. Collaborating with renowned scientists, students benefit from state-of-the-art technology platforms. Since 2016, FMI has extended its offerings to include an MD-PhD program, designed specifically for individuals with a background in medicine.
Overview of the Scholarship
Host Country: Switzerland
Type: PhD
Open to: All countries
Stipend: Fully funded (CHF 47,040 – CHF 50,040)
English proficiency test (IELTS) not needed
Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
Eligibility Criteria
- For the PhD program, applicants need a university degree equivalent to qualification for a PhD program in their home country (e.g., MSc, Diploma, DEA). Note: A Bachelor’s degree is not sufficient.
- For the MD-PhD program: Applicants must have a medical background and a university degree equivalent to entry into clinical training in their home country (e.g., Medical Diploma, Approbation).
Available PhD Programs
- neurobiology
- cell biology
- developmental biology
- biophysical chemistry
- structural biology
- systems biology
- bioinformatics
- infection biology
Stipend Amount
Successful applicants will be awarded fully funded PhD scholarships. The FMI offers financial assistance to graduate students based on the Scale of Swiss National Science Foundation. (CHF 47,040 – CHF 50,040)
English Language Requirements
IELTS/TOEFL not required
Required Documents
CV
Univ. degrees
Reference Letters
Duration
At the FMI, a course of study leading to a PhD degree lasts four to five years.
How to Apply
Please fill in the online application form. Note that this information and relevant documents will be shared among various people within the FMI for assessment.
