Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds
Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds PhD Fellowship
Three deadlines/year: 1 Feb, 1 Jun, 1 Oct
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The Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds PhD Fellowship funds ambitious experimental basic biomedical research projects with a monthly stipend plus travel and seminar allowances for 2-3.5 years. The programme is open to PhD students across Europe: EU citizens in any country, and non-EU citizens whose PhD programme is hosted at a European institution. With three application deadlines per year (February, June, October), this call offers flexible entry points for early-career researchers.
Details
| Funder | Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds |
| Budget | Monthly PhD stipend + travel/seminars, 2-3.5 years |
| Deadline | 1 October 2026 |
| Duration | 2-3.5 years |
| Consortium | No — individual PhD fellowship |
| Application | Single-stage |
| Frequency | Three rounds/year (Feb/Jun/Oct) |
| Next round | 2027-02 |
| Career stage | Early-career opportunity |
Eligibility & scope
Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds PhD Fellowship funds ambitious basic biomedical PhD projects. Europe-wide: EU citizens anywhere, or non-EU citizens whose PhD is at a European host. Experimental basic biomedical research only.
Who Should Apply
- •PhD students pursuing experimental basic biomedical research
- •EU citizens, or non-EU citizens enrolled in a PhD programme at a European institution
- •Researchers with an ambitious, independent research focus within their doctoral project
- •Early-career investigators seeking funding for 2-3.5 year research periods
Key Dates
- •Three annual deadlines: 1 February, 1 June, 1 October
- •Single-stage application
- •Fellowship duration: 2 to 3.5 years
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Emphasise the independence and ambition of your research question within your doctoral work; Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds prioritises self-directed projects over incremental extensions of supervisor's work.
- ✓Budget requests must itemise monthly stipend, travel, and seminar/conference costs clearly; vague or over-padded budgets weaken competitive applications.
- ✓Three deadline rounds per year mean rapid resubmission windows, if rejected, revise and reapply within six months rather than waiting a full calendar year.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds PhD Fellowship pay?
The fellowship provides a monthly PhD stipend plus additional support for travel and seminar attendance, totalling between €60,000 and €120,000 over the project duration.
How long is the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds PhD Fellowship?
The fellowship runs for 2 to 3.5 years, allowing flexibility for projects of different scope.
Who is eligible for the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds PhD Fellowship?
EU citizens pursuing a PhD anywhere, or non-EU citizens enrolled in a PhD programme at a European institution; the research must be experimental and basic biomedical in nature.
How often can I apply for the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds PhD Fellowship?
Three deadlines per year, 1 February, 1 June, and 1 October, give multiple entry points for new applications or resubmissions.
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