The Booster - Effective treatment to boost young biomedical research talents
The PhD Booster programme is an initiative of the Faculty of Medicine that aims to empower PhD students in life sciences of the University of Geneva by providing grants that advance their careers and enhance their communication and outreach skills.
Building on the success of previous editions, the programme offers participants an enriching coaching experience, helping them improve their project presentations and gain valuable exposure through professional video presentations and visibility on UNIGE's social media platforms.
Following a competitive selection process, five finalists receive grants to “boost” their careers. These grants enable them to finance international experiences, such as research stays in laboratories abroad, conference participation, or additional training. This opportunity provides significant career development and valuable skills for their future.
Thanks to the generous contributions of our donors, we are able to support five finalists each year with grants ranging from 5,000 to 10,000 CHF each. The Faculty of Medicine is deeply grateful to the donors of the PhD Booster Programme since its inception: Fondation privée des HUG, Fondation Zython, Fondation de Reuter, Fondation Bertarelli, Fondation Damm-Etienne, Fondation Hubert Tuor et Madame Jean Pastré.