Overview

At the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg we offer a degree in Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention. Integrating recent advances in the fields of genetic and molecular biology, digital oncology and imaging will further boost progress in cancer prevention.

Features

The German Cancer Research Center occupies a leading position in the area of epidemiological studies, in the application of biomarkers (characteristic biological features that are keys for the prognosis, diagnosis or course of cancer) as well as in investigating modifiable lifestyle factors, such as nutrition, smoking and physical activity.

We expect that it may be possible to prevent up to 40 percent of new cancer cases within the next 20 to 30 years.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Cancer Epidemiology

Biostatistics

Clinical Epidemiology and Aging Research

Health Economics

Physical Activity, Prevention and Cancer

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

95

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology View 35 other PhDs in Biology in Germany

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

95

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Please apply using our Online Application System, which opens approximately 6-8 weeks before each application deadline.

As part of the online application form, you are asked to provide the names and contact details of two referees.

As soon as you have entered the names and contact details of your referees, we will automatically send them an e-mail with a link, requesting that they provide us with their letter of recommendation through our online system.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.

All PhD positions at the DKFZ are fully funded for (at least) three years. There is no tuition fee.a

Living costs for Heidelberg

922 - 1397 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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