Overview

About the program

The Gene Regulation, Epigenetics and Genome Stability program has participating labs from the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB), Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) and the University Medical Center (UMC).

Within our projects, you will have the chance to work closely with top scientists, learn valuable skills and get training in the latest techniques like CRISPR/Cas genome editing, next-generation sequencing (NGS), gene network modelling, mass spectrometry and super-resolution microscopy.

Programme Structure

Our research groups offer projects in:

Ageing & disease
RNA biology
DNA repair & genome stability
Epigenetics & nuclear dynamics
Bioinformatics & computational biology
Gene regulation & evolution

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Genetics View 6 other PhDs in Genetics in Germany

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

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

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

To apply to the IPP you must provide the following:

Fully completed application form submitted before the relevant deadline
A Master degree or equivalent (1st Class BA Hons or BSc Hons) or anticipate receiving before enrolment
Full details of two referees, at least one of them should have supervised you in a research project
High level of both spoken and written English

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 fees, only a semester fee: 357,46 EUR

Living costs for Mainz

710 - 1230 EUR /month

Living costs

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