Next Generation Scientist 2026

Basel - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

The Next Generation Scientist Program is an intensive internship program for talented and motivated research scientists from low- and middle-income countries. The 3-month program (01 June to 31 August 2026) hosted at our research site in Basel Switzerland is designed to foster both their scientific and professional development and consists of classroom sessions group work assignments and active individual contribution. Guided by Novartis mentors the interns work on a jointly agreed upon pre-competitive scientific or clinical research project. Additionally they learn about the pharmaceutical drug discovery and development process as well as participate in a leadership development program designed to enhance decision-making and communication skills. The internship program is run jointly by Novartis and the University of Basel.
The Next Generation Scientist Program aims to build scientific and leadership capability in low- and middle-income countries by enhancing the skills of local scientists and by facilitating the knowledge transfer to their wider scientific communities upon their return home. An internship is possible in any of the broad range of therapeutic areas in which Novartis is involved; scientists with background and interest in malaria dengue cryptosporidiosis visceral leishmaniasis leprosy sickle cell disease or Chagas disease are encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Application:
Please make sure to add the following documents to your application combined in one PDF file:
CV or résumé
Letter of recommendation/support from a faculty member

Letter of motivation how the program will benefit you
Research question of interest

Current MSc or PhD research proposal

Academic transcripts/grade reports

Minimum requirements:

Enrolled at university as MSc PhD or MD student in a geography of scope (low- and middle-income country)
Research background in malaria dengue cryptosporidiosis visceral leishmaniasis leprosy sickle cell disease or Chagas disease preferred
Active participation in all program and training activities expected
Good verbal and written English communication skills
Ability to work independently and in groups
Time management and good organizational skills

Duration and dates: 12-week program from 01 June to 31 August 2026; onsite Basel Campus Switzerland

Preferred field of studies: Natural and Pharmaceutical Sciences Medicine and related fields of study

Language: English

Skills Desired

Job Description SummaryThe Next Generation Scientist Program is an intensive internship program for talented and motivated research scientists from low- and middle-income countries. The 3-month program (01 June to 31 August 2026) hosted at our research site in Basel Switzerland is designed to foster...