Next Generation Scientist 2027

16 October 2026
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Basel (City)

Job summary

The Next Generation Scientist Program 2027 by Novartis offers an intensive internship for research scientists. This unique opportunity promotes scientific growth and professional development in a collaborative work environment.

Tasks

Interns work on scientific projects with Novartis mentors.
Participation in a leadership development program is required.
Exposure to state-of-the-art methodologies in research.

Skills

Candidates must be enrolled as MSc, PhD, or MD students.
Advanced English communication skills are essential.
Strong time management and organizational skills needed.

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Summary

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.

About the Role

Minimum requirements:

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

Research Area:

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

Therapeutic areas include, but are not limited to: Cardiovascular diseases, oncology (breast and prostate cancer), infectious diseases (malaria, dengue, cryptosporidiosis, leishmaniasis, Chagas disease leprosy), sickle cell disease

Functional areas include, but are not limited to: Drug discovery and clinical research, clinical operations, bioinformatics, data analytics and AI, patient engagement/advocacy, global health (scientific publications and community health initiatives)

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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