MD Fellowships

The Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds awards MD fellowships to outstanding medical students who are prepared to interrupt their studies for at least 10 months and change institution and city to conduct an experimental MD thesis in basic biomedical research. For further details, please refer to “Who can apply?”

Purpose

To provide gifted young medics with the opportunity of pursuing ambitious research projects in internationally renowned laboratories.

The fellowship

• MD fellowships are granted for 10–12 months, an extension of up to 3 months is possible.
• The monthly stipend amounts to 900 - 1200 euros. In most countries, fellows are paid an additional flat-rate of 150 euros per month for project-related costs (please refer to conditions for further details).
• In addition, MD fellowship holders may receive travel allowances to participate in scientific meetings.

Timing and selection

Applications may be submitted at any time, but must reach the foundation at least four months prior to the proposed commencement of the MD fellowship. The entire selection process may take up to four months. Read more under application and selection.