OpenFieldAdolphe Merkle Institute Excellence Fellowship in Nanomaterials
Prestigious fellowship awarded by the world-renowned Adolphe Merkle Institute at the University of Fribourg supporting exceptional researchers in fundamental and applied nanoscience.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, or Bio-engineering with top 10% academic standing.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 90 in English.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- GRE Subject Test in Chemistry or Physics recommended for international applicants.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Personal statement detailing interest in bio-inspired nanomaterials, polymer chemistry, or nanomedicine.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of recommendation from senior chemistry or physics faculty.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Merit fellowship: CHF 20,000 per academic year supporting master's and doctoral research in materials science
- Application fee
- CHF 150 international admissions fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CHF 985 per semester international tuition; fully covered by fellowship living grant
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 28 February 2027 (Autumn Admissions Cohort)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Fribourg documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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