Three times a year, the Foundation awards approximately 15 PhD scholarships, taking into consideration only activities concerned with basic research and aimed at acquiring new scientific knowledge. Scholarships for PhD students are granted for at least two years and can be extended for up to twelve months. They are not intended to supplement inadequate funding from other institutions or earned incomes. Nor does the Foundation allocate funds to bridge temporary financial difficulties or promote the completion of investigations already sponsored by other institutions. Applicants should not be older than 28 years.
Nationality is irrelevant.
A decision will be reached approximately four months later. At that time the applicant should not have worked on his project for longer than twelve months. The Foundation must be notified if an application is submitted to any other research-sponsoring institution. Should an applicant accept an award from another institution prior to the Foundation's decision, the application to the Foundation is considered withdrawn. The secretariat must be notified without delay.