The Novartis Next Generation Scientist Internship in Switzerland 2026 is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are urged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and to apply.
About Novartis Next Generation Scientist Internship in Switzerland
Opportunity Details
- Date Published: October 13, 2025
- Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
- Category: Internship
- Oppotunity Locations: Switzerland
The Next Generation Scientist Program is an intensive internship program for talented and motivated research scientists from low- and middle-income countries. 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.
Benefits of Novartis Next Generation Scientist Internship in Switzerland
Research infrastructure and training:
- All necessary equipment, training and operational needs (e.g computers, supplies and reagents) will be provided to support investigation of a jointly agreed upon, pre-ompetitive (non-proprietary) scientific question or challenge.
Travel, accommodation & visa: Novartis will provide
- Round-trip economy class airfare
- Student accommodation for the duration of the project
- Application for educational visas to the Swiss authorities on behalf of the selected participants
Stipend and health insurance: Novartis will provide health insurance and a monthly stipend to cover incidentals and basic living expenses
Novartis Next Generation Scientist Internship in Switzerland Requirements
- Enrolled at university as MSc, PhD or MD student in a geography of scope (low- and middle-income country)
- Preferred field of studies: Natural and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicine, and related fields of study
- 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
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
31 October, 2025
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