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Paid Novartis Research Internship in Basel (2027)

  • Organization: Novartis, with the University of Basel
  • Type: Internship
  • Location: Global
  • Deadline: November 15, 2026
  • Funding: Partially Funded

Novartis and the University of Basel run the Next Generation Scientist Program, a three month research internship at the Novartis research site in Basel, Switzerland, for MSc, PhD and MD students enrolled at universities in low and middle income countries. Interns work on a scientific, clinical research or global health project with Novartis mentors and take part in a leadership development programme, with the stated aim of applying what they learn back at their home institutions. The 2027 programme runs from 1 June to 31 August 2027. **What you get:** - A monthly stipend from Novartis to cover incidentals and basic living expenses (amount not published) - Three months at the Novartis research site in Basel, Switzerland - Guidance from Novartis mentors and exposure to state of the art methods and leading experts in your field - A leadership development programme to strengthen communication and decision making skills **What you'll do:** - Work on a jointly agreed scientific, clinical research or global health project - Take part in all programme and training activities, which is a stated requirement - Bring what you learned back to your home institution **Key dates:** - Applications close 15 November 2026 (posting end date on the Novartis application portal) - Programme runs 1 June to 31 August 2027 in Basel **More information:** - Programme summary on the Novartis Students page, Research and Development tab - The 2027 posting on the Novartis careers site (job ID REQ-10089124)

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Paid Novartis Research Internship in Basel (2027)

Nov 15, 2026 23:59:00 Europe/Zurich
Opportunity type
Internship
Funding
Partially Funded
Location
Global
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026 23:59:00 Europe/Zurich

About this opportunity

Novartis and the University of Basel run the Next Generation Scientist Program, a three month research internship at the Novartis research site in Basel, Switzerland, for MSc, PhD and MD students enrolled at universities in low and middle income countries. Interns work on a scientific, clinical research or global health project with Novartis mentors and take part in a leadership development programme, with the stated aim of applying what they learn back at their home institutions. The 2027 programme runs from 1 June to 31 August 2027.

What you get:

  • A monthly stipend from Novartis to cover incidentals and basic living expenses (amount not published)
  • Three months at the Novartis research site in Basel, Switzerland
  • Guidance from Novartis mentors and exposure to state of the art methods and leading experts in your field
  • A leadership development programme to strengthen communication and decision making skills

What you'll do:

  • Work on a jointly agreed scientific, clinical research or global health project
  • Take part in all programme and training activities, which is a stated requirement
  • Bring what you learned back to your home institution

Key dates:

  • Applications close 15 November 2026 (posting end date on the Novartis application portal)
  • Programme runs 1 June to 31 August 2027 in Basel

More information:

  • Programme summary on the Novartis Students page, Research and Development tab
  • The 2027 posting on the Novartis careers site (job ID REQ-10089124)

Who can apply

  • Enrolled at university as an MSc, PhD or MD student in a low or middle income country
  • Advanced spoken and written English
  • Able to work independently and in groups, with good time management and organisational skills
  • Must take part in all programme and training activities
  • Preferred fields: Novartis therapeutic and functional areas, including cardiovascular disease, oncology (breast and prostate cancer), infectious diseases (malaria, dengue, cryptosporidiosis, leishmaniasis, Chagas disease, leprosy), sickle cell disease, drug discovery and clinical research, clinical operations, bioinformatics, data analytics and AI, patient engagement and advocacy, and global health

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Good to know

  • +Three months of research in Basel with Novartis mentors, run with the University of Basel since 2011
  • +Built for students from low and middle income countries, to take skills back home
  • +A monthly stipend for living costs, plus a leadership development programme
  • +Free to apply through Novartis's own application portal

Worth checking yourself

  • !Only for MSc, PhD or MD students enrolled at a university in a low or middle income country
  • !Novartis does not publish the stipend amount or say whether flights, housing, visa or insurance are covered
  • !The posting ends on 15 November 2026 but its countdown points to the 14th, so apply by 14 November
  • !Runs full time in Basel from 1 June to 31 August 2027
  • !You need advanced English and must take part in every programme activity

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Paid Novartis Research Internship in Basel (2027)
Nov 15, 2026 23:59:00 Europe/Zurich