German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ): International PhD Programme

Oct 19, 2026 · 10 days left

Programme Description International students holding a Master’s degree in (molecular) biology, (bio-)chemistry, physics, mathematics, computational biology, computer science, epidemiology/public health studies and related subjects are invited to apply for the international PhD programme. Research at the DKFZ is highly interdisciplinary and over 500 PhD students are working in research groups at the DKFZ in Heidelberg and Dresden, as well as at partner sites within the German Cancer Consortium, HI-TRON, and at the National Centers of Tumor Diseases. PhD students are supported by a Thesis Advisory Committee, participate in scientific and professional skills courses, attend international conferences and receive career development support. The PhD programme’s teaching language is English. Full funding is provided for the duration of the PhD, either by the DKFZ or by third-party sources. Target Group Internationals holding a Master’s degree in the natural sciences who wish to obtain a doctorate in the field of cancer research Academic Requirements Master of Science (MSc) or academic equivalent Applicants who have not yet obtained their Master’s degree should have completed the Master’s degree no later than 6 months after being admitted to the PhD programme. Number of Scholarships 36 PhD positions per year Duration 3-4 years Scholarship Value All PhD positions at the DKFZ are fully funded for (at least) 3 years. The salaries are competitive by national standards in this field. Application Papers You will find the online application system as well as information on the application procedure here . Application Deadline The application deadline is 19 October 2026. Application periods are published on the website .

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