Overview
About the program
The DKFZ International PhD Program in Heidelberg (also known as the Helmholtz International Graduate School for Cancer Research) is the interdisciplinary structured graduate school for all PhD students working at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ).
The long-term goal of the German Cancer Research Center is to unravel the causes and mechanisms of cancer development and, based on new insights, to develop novel tools for diagnosis, early detection, treatment and prevention. This program is offered at Heidelberg University.
Programme Structure
The divisions and research groups of the DKFZ are organized into six Research Programs:- Cell Biology and Tumor Biology
- Functional and Structural Genomics
- Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention
- Immunology and Cancer
- Imaging and Radiooncology
- Infection, Inflammation and Cancer
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Medicine Molecular Sciences View 27 other PhDs in Medicine in GermanyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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
- Applicants holding (or expecting to hold) a university master's degree (MSc or equivalent) including a written master's research thesis are eligible to apply.
- Our PhD students typically have a background in (molecular) biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computational biology, computer science or epidemiology/public health studies.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 36 months.
- there is no tuition fee but every doctoral candidate must pay a student service fee (151 EUR per semester)
Living costs for Heidelberg
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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