Location: Germany, Austria, or Switzerland
Program: Postdoctoral Research
Eligibility: International Students
Duration: 2 years
Deadline: July 15, 2026
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The Peter and Traudl Engelhorn Foundation invites outstanding early-career researchers to apply for its Postdoc Scholarships 2027 in the field of life sciences. The scholarship runs for a maximum of two years, and its value corresponds, in Germany, to the TVL E13 or TVöD E13 pay scale, and in Austria and Switzerland to the rates of the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) and the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF), respectively. The Foundation typically signs a grant agreement with the scholar, the head of the research group, and the host institution, under which the institution calls up payments for the scholar every six months; overhead costs are not covered, though direct payment to the selected individual is possible with the host institution’s agreement.
The Peter and Traudl Engelhorn Foundation (Peter und Traudl Engelhorn-Stiftung) is a charitable foundation under Bavarian law, established in October 1993 and based in Neuried, near Munich, Germany. It was founded in memory of Peter Engelhorn, a former shareholder of the pharmaceutical company Boehringer Mannheim (part of the Roche Group since 1996). The Foundation is dedicated to supporting young scientific talent in the life sciences, primarily through postdoctoral scholarships and a periodically awarded research prize, and places particular emphasis on quality, excellence, and equal opportunity in its selection process, regardless of social or ethnic background, gender, disability, or religious practice.
Benefits of the Scholarship
This programme will provide the following to its recipients:
- Full postdoctoral salary for up to 2 years
- Salary is paid according to the standard research salary scales of the host country. In Germany, to the TVL E13 or TVöD E13 pay scale; in Austria, to the rates of the Austrian Science Fund (FWF); and in Switzerland, to the rates of the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF)
- Other benefits
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following:
- Must hold a degree and a doctorate (PhD) in a natural science subject, pharmacy, or medicine, with above-average results
- The start of the doctoral research must not be more than 9 years prior to application, and its completion (date of the doctoral examination) must not be more than 4 years prior to application; career breaks due to maternity leave or parental leave are taken into account for up to a maximum of 1 year per child
- The proposed research must be carried out at a scientific institute in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland
- Must submit a completed data sheet, a motivation letter (max. 1 page), and a description of the proposed research project (max. 6 pages, including 1 page on the research goal and its relevance, excluding the bibliography)
- Must submit a tabular CV, relevant certificates (Bachelor’s, Master’s, doctorate, etc. — only the examination certificates, not full documentation; proof of a completed doctoral examination may be submitted later, by December 31 of the current year), and a current list of publications
- Must submit letters of recommendation from at least 2 recognized scientists, and confirmation from the host research institution that it will enable the project
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.
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Selection Criteria
The Foundation decides on the award of scholarships at its own discretion, and its decisions are final and not subject to legal appeal. Applications are reviewed based on the strength of the applicant’s academic record, the quality and relevance of the proposed research project, the supporting letters of recommendation, and confirmation of institutional support, with particular emphasis on quality, excellence, and equal opportunity regardless of social or ethnic background, gender, disability, or religious practice. Successful applicants must begin their research within 6 months of signing the grant agreement, devote their full working capacity to the funded project, and may only undertake tasks at the host institution directly related to it.
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