Howard and Gabriele Kroch Scholarship
The Howard and Gabriele Kroch Foundation offers an annual Howard and Gabriele Kroch Scholarship for young researchers at the BNITM. The aim of the scholarship is to support and promote young scientists in the field of tropical medicine in their work on site at a BNITM partner institution in the Global South.
Who can apply?
Young researchers (including Bachelor's and Master's students, doctoral candidates and other early career researchers) who are employed at the BNITM or associated with the BNITM.
What is supported?
Funding is available for small scientific projects (with a duration of 6 to 8 months) that may be associated with a stay at a partner institution abroad with which BNITM maintains an active collaboration. Eligible projects must focus on a tropical disease and/or have potential for significant medical benefit for vulnerable population groups in resource-poor regions.
The research project must be agreed between the applicants and the respective department or group management. The funding should cover living expenses on site as well as travelling expenses.
The funding amount totals 7,500 euros, which is paid to the scholarship holder via the BNITM in consultation with the respective department or research group head.
Application procedure
Application documents must be sent in a PDF file by e-mail to kroch-stipendium@bnitm.de by 31.08.2025. The documents must include:
a CV
a project description (max. 2 pages)
a letter of support from the current supervisor for the planned project
Proposals will be evaluated based on their overall scientific merit, methodological soundness, feasibility, and potential to support the professional development of early-career researchers.
The selection takes place in two stages and, after the first selection, includes an invitation to a presentation to the foundation after which the final decision on funding is made. The decision to award the scholarship is made by the Howard and Gabriele Kroch Foundation in consultation with the BNITM .
Contact
If you have any questions regarding the application for Howard and Gabriele Kroch Scholarship, please do not hesitate to contact us: kroch-stipendium@bnitm.de.
