University of Munster and the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine are offering PhD fellowship at University of Münster. Applicants must hold a Master's degree, or equivalent (e.g. German Diploma), in life or natural sciences (e.g. biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, physics, chemistry, pharmacy or related fields), in mathematics or computer sciences. Successful applicants start their PhD project on October 1st. They will receive a tax-free 3-year fellowship of 1365-1468 € per month. Application should be submitted till deadline is 9th May 2014.
Study Subject(s):PhD projects range from the analysis of basic cellular processes to clinical translation with a strong focus on state-of-the-art imaging. CiM-IMPRS PhD students study cellular behavior in cells, tissues, animal models or patients. Projects can also focus on the development of mathematical models or new imaging-related techniques and compounds.
Course Level: Fellowship is available for pursuing PhD program at University of Münster.
Scholarship Provider: The CiM Graduate School of the "Cells in Motion" Cluster of Excellence and theInternational Max Planck Research School – Molecular Biomedicine were merged to form one graduate program.
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility: Applicants must hold a Master's degree, or equivalent (e.g. German Diploma), in life or natural sciences (e.g. biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, physics, chemistry, pharmacy or related fields), in mathematics or computer sciences. Applicants with a state examination in pharmacy can be admitted to work on pharmaceutical/chemical projects. Applications are also welcome if the required degree has not yet been awarded by the time of application. However, it has to be awarded before fellowships commence in October. Applicants who are not native speakers of English should demonstrate an adequate competence of the English language by one of the following options: 1) acceptable results in an internationally recognized test (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS) or 2) proven higher education in English or 3) reasonably long stay in an English speaking country or 4) simply demonstrating your English language abilities during presentations and interviews in Münster. Please note: Although an English proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS) is not required it is very important that you can communicate well enough in English.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Students of any nationality can apply for the PhD fellowship.
Scholarship Description: The program is jointly run by the University of Münster and the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine. The CiM Graduate School of the "Cells in Motion" Cluster of Excellence and the International Max Planck Research School – Molecular Biomedicine were merged to form one graduate program.
Number of award(s): Not Known
Duration of award(s): Fellowship is offered for 3-year.
What does it cover? Successful applicants start their PhD project on October 1st. They will receive a tax-free 3-year fellowship of 1365-1468 € per month.
Selection Criteria: Not Known
Notification: This year the time between selection for interviews in May and the interviews in July is rather short (for organisational reasons. A final decision on acceptance to the program will be made a few days after the interviews. You will be informed about our decision by e-mail.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 9th May 2014.
Further Official Scholarship Information and Application (http://www.cim-imprs.de/)