Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds: PhD Fellowships

The Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds offers doctoral fellowships to outstanding junior scientists who want to conduct an ambitious doctoral project in the field of basic biomedical research at an internationally leading laboratory. The financing includes a monthly stipend plus a country-dependent premium, and a fixed monthly amount for minor project-related costs. The fellowships are initially awarded for 2 years with the option to extend for up to 18 months. Moreover, participation in international scientific conferences and practice-oriented training courses is supported. Beside the financial support, fellows receive personal support, participate in seminars where they discuss their research projects with other fellows, and attend communication trainings designed especially for the needs of scientists. The program targets outstanding European junior scientists who want to do research worldwide, and non-European scientists wishing to do research in Europe. About 45 fellowships are awarded per year, providing comprehensive support for doctoral candidates pursuing basic biomedical research.