IBSA Foundation Fellowships 2024 at Università Della Svizzera Italiana

The IBSA Foundation for Scientific Research is offering 6 prestigious fellowships 2025 of €32,000 each to support young and talented researchers in advancing biomedical science. These fellowships, hosted by the Università della Svizzera Italiana, are open for research in fields such as dermatology, endocrinology, fertility/urology, orthopaedics/rheumatology/pain medicine, and Healthy Aging/Regenerative Medicine.

Key Scholarship Benefits

• Generous Funding: Each fellowship provides €32,000 (before taxes) to cover salary and mobility costs for a period of 12 months.
• Flexible Supplementation: The fellowship can be combined with other awards to enhance salary.
• Recognition and Networking: Awardees will participate in an award ceremony in Spring 2025, providing excellent networking opportunities.
• Prestigious Research Fields: Focus areas represent cutting-edge topics with significant societal impact.

Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for the IBSA Foundation Fellowship, applicants must meet the following requirements:

1. Age: Applicants must be under 40 years old by the submission deadline (31 January 2025).
2. Education: Must hold a degree in medicine, biology, pharmacy, biotechnology, or bioengineering.
3. Research Role: Open to PhD students, PhD holders, Post-Docs, and residents. Individuals holding permanent positions (e.g., Professors) are not eligible.
4. Active Engagement: Must be affiliated with a Host Institution (university, hospital, or research center) actively conducting biomedical research throughout the grant’s duration.

Application Process

Applicants must submit their proposals through the dedicated online platform (https://www.usi.ch/en/feeds/30181). The application must include:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. List of 1–3 best peer-reviewed publications
3. Cover letter with a brief self-presentation
4. Application form: https://www.ibsafoundation.org/en/fellowship/call-2024.

All documents must be uploaded as separate files during the online application process.

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: 31 January 2025
• Evaluation Period: February–March 2025
• Award Notification: End of March 2025
• Award Ceremony: Spring 2025 (exact date TBC)
• Project Start Date: Must begin in 2025
• Final Payment: By the end of 2025.