Overview

The PhD programme Cancer, Stem Cells and Developmental Biology at Utrecht University focuses on understanding processes underlying cancer and developmental biology using techniques and applications of post-genomic research, including genomics and transcriptomics (through next generation sequencing), proteomics, metabolomics and advanced microscopy techniques.

Features

PhD candidates in this programme explore research questions concerning embryonic growth, stem cells, signalling pathways, gene regulation, evolution and development in relation to health and disease using various model systems.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Our understanding of the genome (all genes) and the proteome (all proteins) is rapidly increasing, but the regulatory processes that shape our bodies and, when affected, cause diseases such as cancer, are still poorly understood and require fundamental research.

Genomic and proteomic technologies have shaped a new area of research enabling us to monitor the expression of some 20,000 genes simultaneously and to monitor the presence and modifications of proteins.

Bioinformatics has become a major aspect of modern biomedical research.

In addition, microscopic analysis has witnessed a true revolution in the past few years.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

A PhD trajectory starts at any point throughout the year. Visit the university’s vacancies page.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Medicine View 7 other PhDs in Medicine in Netherlands

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Other requirements

General requirements

Prospective PhD candidates should have a Dutch or equivalent foreign MSc degree in life sciences (e.g. medicine, biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry).

We expect PhD candidates to be highly motivated, talented and capable of working independently as well as in groups.

Tuition Fee

Unlike PhD students directly employed by the university, fellowship and external PhD students are required to pay a tuition fee.

Living costs for Utrecht

900 - 1450 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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Cancer, Stem Cells and Developmental Biology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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