Applicants must have successfully completed a course of study in human, dental or veterinary medicine before the funding begins.
Participation requirements (Detailed information can be found on the SAMS website)
Submission of proposals
The applications are submitted to the local MD-PhD commissions. Information on application submission as well as the application documents can be obtained from the responsible persons at the dean's offices (see links on the SAMS website).
Evaluation procedure
The selection procedure comprises two steps. The local MD-PhD commission elaborates a shortlist of the submitted applications. The selected candidates are evaluated by a national expert committee. This body makes a funding proposition to the granting institutions.