Overview

Our joint PhD program in Immunology offered by the University of Bonn and the University of Melbourne provides benefits beyond that of a simple student exchange program abroad.

Candidates get to enjoy an integrated educational experience between two prestigious universities that will provide graduates with a competitive edge and positions them at the forefront of the next generation of leading scientists.

Why should you join the Bonn & Melbourne Research and Graduate School?

Access to world-class expertise, resources and training facilities
Being part of two highly ranking universities internationally
Ability to grow your international research network and scientific collaborations
An opportunity to learn complementary skills from international colleagues to increase the impact of your research
Becoming part of a cohort of students to share interest, values and experiences
The ability to experience different cultures and to develop a truly global perspective
A joint PhD degree recognised by two universities in form of two testamurs- one from each partner university

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

The principal research focus of the joint PhD program is the intersection between innate and adaptive immunity in the context of infection, leveraging off the substantial and complementary expertise for innate and adaptive immunity in Bonn and Melbourne, respectively.
More specifically, the program addresses questions related to pathogen sensing and how the ensuing innate immune responses contribute to protective T cell immunity.
These aspects are be examined at the molecular and cellular level in dendritic cells and other myeloid cells using a wide range of in vivo infection models (malaria, typhoid fever, Legionnaire’s disease, influenza virus, herpes simplex virus) and cutting-edge technologies (epigenetics, in vivo imaging, bioinformatics modelling, transcriptomics).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-07 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Immunology View 9 other PhDs in Immunology in Germany

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

To be eligible for entry you are expected to have successfully completed (or be close to completion) your BSc and MSc degree or equivalent in Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related fields and achieved an overall average of greater than 80%. This is a minimum entry requirement and serves as a guide only.
You are also required to have completed a research project that accounts to at least 25% of one year of study and must possess excellent English language skills.
Whilst the overall outcome and success of an application is mainly dependent on academic merit, additional qualifications and/or experience, reference reports and scientific publications will also be taken into consideration.

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.

no tuition for projects based in Bonn, 100% fee remission for those based in Melbourne

Living costs for Bonn

865 - 1281 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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