Overview
About the program
The aim of the Vivo Investigations Towards the Early Development of Type 2 Diabetes program at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf is to identify molecular mechanisms of metabolic responses to environmental cues that are critical to the initial phase of conversion from a healthy state to insulin resistance and impaired β−cell function in type 2 diabetes development.
Therefore, the projects focus on investigating predisposing factors and responses to environmental challenges in the nascent pre-diabetic condition. Ultimately, the program contributes to the design of strategies for precision medicine in the prevention of type 2 diabetes.
Programme Structure
The projects within vivid investigate critical pathogenetic pathways that may lead to diabetes including:- prenatal metabolic programming and cell development
- postnatal energy substrate metabolism and inflammation
- early adaptation of pancreatic islets
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Disciplines
Medicine View 27 other PhDs in Medicine in GermanyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants are required to hold a diploma or master’s degree (or equivalent) with excellent results in a life science discipline such as Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Medicine, Molecular Biology, or comparable.
Please submit the following documents summarized in one PDF file:
- application form (available here for download)
- a cover letter (max. 1 page)
- a curriculum vitae
- a complete transcript of academic records, including the last school report obtained before entering university (Abitur or equivalent)
- your graduate thesis as a separate pdf-file
- a letter of reference
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.
social contribution fee: €321 per semester
Living costs for Düsseldorf
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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