Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds Travel grants 2027

The Boehringer Ingelheim Fund (BIF) awards travel grants of up to three months to doctoral and postdoctoral researchers from around the world pursuing experimental projects in basic biomedical research. The BIF supports short-term research stays and practical courses in Europe and overseas related to the applicants' current projects.

In addition, the program allows university graduates and their potential supervisors to explore for one to three months before starting a doctoral thesis abroad whether they are a good fit on a scientific and personal level.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorBoehringer Ingelheim Fonds
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• The travel allowance consists of a contribution towards the costs of travel and accommodation, as well as any applicable course fees.

Requirements

• Applicants for a Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (BIF) travel grant must currently pursue an experimental project in basic biomedical research aimed at elucidating basic biological phenomena of human life and acquiring new scientific knowledge.
• We fund PhD students or medical students during their doctoral thesis as well as postdocs. In addition, we support research visits of graduates who have applied for a PhD project abroad, but who have not yet worked with their potential PhD supervisor and not yet obtained a Phd position (hereafter called PhD candidates).
• We award travel grants to European citizens working in Europe and overseas, and to non-European citizens who perform their MD, PhD or postdoctoral project in Europe, or will use the travel grant to work in Europe. 

Selection Process

• Once the application is received, it is carefully examined by the BIF's staff. They check whether it fulfils the formal requirements and evaluate it according to the criteria listed above.
• The entire selection process takes about six weeks. The Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds informs the applicant immediately about the decision taken.

Check also:
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Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application Portal.

For more information,, kindly visit the BIF webpage.