Overview

About the prorgam

ATLAS, our Talent Academy for TransLAtional Science, guides and supports PhD students to conduct excellent research projects and offers comprehensive training in cutting-edge technologies.

In addition, we ensure that you learn the transferable skills needed for a successful career in academia or industry. Scientific training within the program has a strong focus on "the art of translation", i.e. turning basic scientific discoveries into applications. The ATLAS - Translational Medicine PhD program is offered at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.

Programme Structure

The main research topics at ATLAS evolve around:

Immunotherapy of cancer, infectious diseases & autoimmunity
Cardiovascular, aging & regenerative biomedicine
RNA biochemistry
Protein engineering
Bioinformatics & systems biology
Biomarker research
Antimicrobial therapies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

The starting date would be 1-4 months from the onsite interview days.
This will also depend on the project and the project supervisor requirements.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Medicine Biotechnology View 6 other PhDs in Biotechnology 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

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

Who can apply?

You hold (or expect to hold prior to the start of your PhD) an M.Sc. (or an equivalent degree) in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Life Science, Medicine, Immunology, Computer Science or related fields.
You are a motivated researcher with a passion for science.
You are able to work well in an international, multi-disciplinary team and also capable of working independently.
You possess professional proficiency in both written and spoken English

Documents:

CV, letter of motivation, official transcript, and certificate of your master’s degree, if available
reference letters, proof of proficiency in English, grading system of your home university etc.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.

fully funded; enrollment with the JGU incurs semester fees of approx. €330

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.