Overview

About the programme

The Dresden campus has a strong core of basic scientists working on a number of different model organisms including fly, fish, newt and mouse.

Molecular and cellular approaches at TU Dresden are integrated with evolutionary and developmental cell biology to understand how the differentiation of stem cells and the behavior of their progeny function to build a complete body.

The insights obtained within the Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology research area feed extensively into other programs in Dresden – particularly Regenerative Biology and Biomedicine – to facilitate applied and translational science.

Programme Structure

Research clusters include:

Gene regulatory mechanisms of neocortex evolution
Organization of cytoplasm across space and time
Neural Development and Regeneration
Development and Regeneration of the Vertebrate Brain
Self-organization of living matter
Functional Genomics & Genome Surgery
Proliferation and Differentiation of Neural Stem Cells
Physics of Embryonic Self-Organization and Morphogenesis
Organization and Dynamics of Plasma Membrane Protrusions: From Cell Biology to Regenerative Therapy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-14 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dresden, Germany

Disciplines

Biology Molecular Sciences View 36 other PhDs in Biology in Germany

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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

Other requirements

General requirements

Requirements:

You have a truly excellent academic record and previous research experience.
You are highly committed to scientific research, and you have the potential and eagerness to conduct demanding research projects.
You have a distinctive proficiency in textbook knowledge of the relevant scientific disciplines.
You are proficient in the English language. Provision of TOEFL or IELTS results and GRE examination results is strongly recommended but not mandatory.
You hold (or anticipate to receive before taking up the PhD thesis work) a Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry/Biochemistry, Biomedicine (including Medicine), Physics/Biophysics, Bioengineering, Biomaterials, Mathematics, or Computer Science

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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 42 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 42 months.

There are no tuition fees for participating in the PhD program.

Living costs for Dresden

756 - 1107 EUR /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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