Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (BIF) MD Fellowships

The Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds (BIF) MD Fellowships is an opportunity provided by the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds to students pursuing medicine in Germany. It aims to support students who want to pursue a research project in basic biomedical research in an internationally leading laboratory away from their home institution and city. The selected students will receive a monthly stipend and other benefits. 

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The Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds is offering this opportunity.

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be studying human medicine in Germany
• have a good academic record  
• be willing to put their study on hold and relocate for their research and work for the duration of the MD Fellowship (at least for 10 consecutive months)
• apply within eight years of obtaining their university entrance qualification

The selected candidates will receive the following benefits:-

• Monthly stipend:
  • 1,560 euros (₹1,56,574) in Germany
  • 1,885 euros (₹1,89,193) in the UK
  • 2,470 euros (₹2,47,908) in the USA
• Travel allowances for:
  • Presenting their data at international scientific conferences
  • Method courses
  • Performing research in cooperating laboratories
• Child care allowance of up to 500 euros (₹50,184) 
• Spouse allowance of 200 euros (₹20,073)

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Applicants must themselves write the application and send it as a single password-protected PDF file with all the specified details at least 3 months prior to the planned start of a research project in the host laboratory at a new location. 

• Letter of motivation
• Certificates for the first section of the medical examination or equivalent exam
• Certificate of University Entrance qualification
• A letter of recommendation from a scientific supervisor at the host institution
• A letter of recommendation from a supervisor at the home university
• An official certificate confirming interruption of studies and clinical activities for the duration of the fellowship from the office of matriculation/ Dean of the concerned faculty of the home institution.

Applicants will be selected based on the peer-review process by BIF's Board of Trustees, which includes six internationally renowned scientists working in an honorary capacity. The following parameters are taken into consideration:

• Achievements of the applicant
• Scientific quality of the proposed research project and host laboratory

Note:- The selection process can take up to 3-4 months.

The application for this fellowship is open all year round.

Question: Who is offering this fellowship opportunity?
Answer: The Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds is offering this opportunity.

Question: Who can apply for this fellowship?
Answer: Students pursuing medicine in Germany who want to pursue a research project in basic biomedical research in an internationally leading laboratory away from their home institution and city can apply for this fellowship. 

Question: What are the benefits of this fellowship?
Answer: The selected fellows will receive a monthly stipend and other benefits.  

Question: What is the last date to apply for this fellowship?
Answer: The application for this fellowship is open throughout the year. 

Question: Does this fellowship cover the travel expenses?
Answer: Yes, this fellowship covers the travel expenses related to research purposes.

• This research must be completed before taking the third section of the medical examination.
• Only written notification is legally binding.
• Decisions of the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds are incontestable.
• Re-submission is possible only after consultation with the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds, under very specific circumstances.