Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (BIF) PhD Fellowships 2026

Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (BIF) PhD Fellowships 2026

The Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (BIF) awards PhD fellowships of 2 to 3.5 years to outstanding junior scientists worldwide who wish to pursue an ambitious PhD project in basic biomedical research in an internationally leading laboratory. The peer-review selection process evaluates the applicant's achievements, as well as the scientific quality of the project and host laboratory. The process is highly competitive, with less than 10% of applicants receiving a fellowship.

Eligibility for the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds PhD Fellowships:

• Applicants may come from any nationality.
• Applicants must be pursuing their PhD projects in Europe.
• Applicants must conduct research in basic biomedical research and experimental in nature.
• Applicants must not have completed their first university entrance qualification in more than eight years.
• Applicants (Natural scientists) must have been awarded their most recent university degree.
• Applicants (Physicians, Veterinary surgeons, and Pharmacists) must have cleared their state examinations.

Application Process:

The application should include the following components:

• Completed Application Form
• Project proposal
• Letters of recommendation
• Other supporting documents requested by the provider.

Value of the Fellowship:

The successful candidates are awarded the following benefits:

• Monthly Stipend
• Travel Allowances

Apply through the official Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds PhD Fellowships page.