The DKFZ is Germany's largest biomedical research institute and is a member of the Helmholtz Association of National Research Centers. More than 2,000 staff members, including 850 scientists, are engaged in researching the mechanisms of cancer and are working to identify risk factors. Their valuable work is the cornerstone for developing novel approaches in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research provides 90% of the Center's basic funding; the remainder or 10% comes from the German state of Baden-Württemberg.
Funding:
The typical duration of the PhD program is three years. During this time, students are funded by DKFZ stipends or third-party fellowships. These salaries are competitive by national standards. All graduate students at the DKFZ are enrolled at the Helmholtz International Graduate School for Cancer Research, regardless of how they are funded.
How to Apply:
By the time you have reached this page, you might be thinking that the DKFZ is the right place for you to do your PhD. If so, then why not send in your application? First of all, there are a number of criteria that candidates have to fulfill. Please check the admissions requirements for more information.
Online Application:
The first stage of the application process takes place online. There are two application rounds each year, one in summer and a second in winter.
The next application deadline is 2010 Summer selection: 31st May 2010
Please apply using our Online Application System (https://www.dkfz-heidelberg.de/phd-program/intern/login_login_for.php). You will be able to register for the 2010 Summer Selection from the beginning of April 2010.
Future deadlines:
2010/2011 Winter selection: 31st December 2010
2011 Summer selection: 31st May 2011
For more information: DKFZ, Germany, Graduate Program 2010 – German Cancer Research Center (http://www.dkfz.de/en/phd-program/index.html)