Overview

Within the biomedical sciences in Germany there is a striking discrepancy between internationally competitive basic research and poorly developed patient-oriented and clinical research.

Overview

Thus, there is a critical need for postgraduate programs that train young medical and natural science graduates in basic and translational research to enable them to become future leaders in the fields of biomedicine and translational research, in academia, the public sector, as well as in the pharmaceutical industry.

The Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Research School of Translational Biomedicine (TransMed) addresses this need by providing an integrated, multidisciplinary training curriculum in all aspects of translational medicine.

Programme Structure

The TransMed Training Program consists of:

a Pre-TransMed phase (addressing teaching in academic biomedicine in medical school during e.g. during acquisition of the "Dr. med." within the MAInz-Doc Graduate School for Medical Students),
a Core-TransMed phase (with fellowships for both MD/PhD and PhD candidates performing projects in biomedical translational science within a structured, mentor-based program), and
a Post-TransMed phase (providing aid in obtaining first third-party funding, during PostDoc phases and/or while submitting the habilitation thesis).

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00

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More details

Applications need to be submitted not later than two weeks before the Joint Committee's meetings (February 1, June 20, September 26).

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biomedical Science View 7 other PhDs in Biomedical Science in Germany

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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

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Other requirements

General requirements

Before registering, you have to agree on the dissertation topic with your supervisor. The thesis and the name of the supervisor must be stated at registration.
You will need your officially certified certificates/diplomas, as stated on the certificate of recognition.

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.