OpenFieldUni Bern Graduate School for Cellular and Biomedical Sciences (GCB) PhD Fellowships
Interdisciplinary doctoral program run jointly by the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Science, and Vetsuisse Faculty, investigating tumor microenvironments, infectious diseases, and stem cell therapy.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Biochemistry, Cellular Biology, Immunology, or Medicine with distinction.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Documented laboratory research experience in molecular biology, cancer models, or structural immunology.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters of evaluation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Salaried employment contract (CHF 48,000 to CHF 54,000/year gross) plus Swiss social benefits for 3 to 4 years
- Application fee
- CHF 100 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CHF 750/semester.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 15, 2026 (Winter round) / April 15, 2027 (Spring round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Bern documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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