OpenFieldSwiss National Science Foundation Cellular Immunology and Oncology Project
Laboratory research project investigating molecular mechanisms of immune cell signaling, tumor microenvironments, and novel targeted antibody therapies in human cell models.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled in Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences or Medicine with grade average of 5.0/6.0.
- English language proficiency
- English B2/C1 fluency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required for Swiss institutional laboratory projects.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of research intent detailing experience in cell culture, flow cytometry, or immunofluorescence.
- Recommendation letters
- Nomination from a UniFR Section of Medicine research group leader.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Research stipend of CHF 4,800 supported by the Department of Medicine and SNSF research grants
- Application fee
- Zero internal research fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully sponsored cantonal research appointment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 15 May 2027 (Summer Research Allocation)
- 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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