Generation Scientist

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The Next Generation Scientist Program 2027 by Novartis and University of Basel is an intensive internship program for talented and motivated research scientists from low-middle income countries. The 3-month program (01 June to 31 August 2027), hosted at the Novartis research site in Basel, Switzerland, is designed to foster both their scientific and professional development. Novartis will provide a monthly stipend to cover incidentals and basic living expenses.

Guided by Novartis mentors, the interns work on a jointly, agreed-upon scientific, clinical research or global health project and participate in a leadership development program. Research projects expose selected scientists to state-of-the-art methodologies and leading experts in their fields, whilst ensuring that the knowledge and expertise gained can be applied within their home institutions.

• Enrolled at university as MSc, PhD or MD student in a geography of scope (low- and middle-income country)
• Active participation in all program and training activities expected
• Advanced verbal and written English communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in groups
• Time management and good organizational skills

Preferred field of studies are across a wide range of Novartis therapeutic and functional areas, including translational science, clinical development, and global health.

• Cardiovascular diseases
• 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/advocacy
• global health (scientific publications and community health initiatives)

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