OpenFieldInnosuisse Bioprocess Engineering and Targeted Drug Delivery Investigation
Applied pharmaceutical engineering research project developing continuous biomanufacturing processes and targeted lipid nanoparticle formulations for therapeutic mRNA delivery.
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 Life Sciences or Biomedical Engineering 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 bioreactor operation, cell culture, or lipid nanoparticles.
- Recommendation letters
- Nomination from an FHNW School of Life Sciences research group leader in Muttenz.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Research stipend of CHF 4,500 supported by the FHNW School of Life Sciences and Swiss Innosuisse 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 FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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