OpenFieldBiozentrum Summer Research Fellowships in Life Sciences
Highly selective 8-week summer research program inside the Biozentrum, offering international students direct research collaboration with faculty mentors in molecular biology, neurobiology, and structural biochemistry.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled undergraduate (completed at least 2 years of Bachelor) or Master's student in life sciences.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent working English communication.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Statement of purpose describing research interests and target Biozentrum research laboratories.
- Recommendation letters
- Official university transcripts, curriculum vitae, and two recommendation letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Living stipend of CHF 1,600 per month for 8 weeks plus organized housing and round-trip travel reimbursement
- Application fee
- Free application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; fully paid international fellowship.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 for Summer 2027 fellowship cohort
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Basel documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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