To give gifted young medics the opportunity of availing themselves of excellent research conditions.
The fellowship
* MD fellowships are granted for 10–12 months, an extension up to 3 months is possible.
* The monthly grant amounts to 900 euros in countries of the European Monetary System, and to 1,200 euros in Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the USA. Depending on the cost of living, all further countries are grouped into one of these categories. In most countries, fellows are paid an additional 150.- euros per month as flat-rate for research-related costs.
* In addition, MD fellowship holders may receive a travel allowance.
* Please refer to conditions for further details.

Who can apply for an MD fellowship?
Medical students who study in Germany and pursue an experimentally demanding and hypothesis-driven MD project in basic biomedical research.

* Applicants should be no more than 24 years of age and may apply after having gained good marks (2,0 or better) in the intermediate examination (Physikum) and during the subsequent studies.
* Applicants must interrupt their studies, temporarily change the working place (institution and city) and dedicate their entire time to research.

Scholarship Application Deadline: Any Time

Further Scholarship Information and Application