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The Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) houses a biomedical PhD Program with 36 fellowships granted annually. This PhD Programprovides interdisciplinary training and research opportunities for University Graduates who wish to work towards a PhD in the field of Biology and Cancer Research. Most DKFZ PhD students graduated in Biology, Physics, Computer science, Pharmacy, Chemistry or Medicine.


Deadlines for Application:
January 15, June 1st, September 15.
Start of thesis work: About 4 months after the respective application deadline.


The typical duration of a PhD thesis at DKFZ is 3 years.
PhD students are appointed by special contracts for 3 years with an allowance according to "BAT IIa/2" (approximately 1100 Euro per month, net).Applicants must not be older than 30 years at the respective application deadline. A language test for English is requested (e.g. TOEFL: score minimum 240 computer, 600 written).


Medical students who aim to obtain a PhD degree can apply after completion of MD exams. Also in these cases faculties might ask for additional qualifications.


[I think MD here means regular medical degree of europe or states which is ~ Mbbs of non EU or UK . So anybody interested can inquire ]

For more www.dkfz.de/phd