[Germany] Helmholtz International Graduate School for Cancer Research
The Helmholtz International Graduate School at the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg is an International Ph.D. program, training scientists to be at the forefront of basic and translational cancer research.
As part of the Helmholtz Association, the largest research organization in Germany, the DKFZ has an international and dynamic work environment, providing students with access to state-of-the-art research facilities and exceptional faculty and resources.
The Ph.D. program offers a core curriculum covering the current state of cancer research, and sponsors activities such as seminar series, annual retreats and other student activities.
Ph.D. students are supported by a Thesis Advisory Committee consisting of faculty members from the DKFZ, Heidelberg University and collaborating research institutions.
The program offers interdisciplinary training with Ph.D. projects in the following areas of research
- Cell and Tumor Biology, Developmental and Stem Cell Biology
- Functional and Structural Genomics, Systems Biology
- Epidemiology, Cancer Risk Factors, Cancer Epigenomics
- Tumorimmunology
- Infection and Cancer, Tumorvirology
- Imaging and Radiology, Medical Physics
- Translational Cancer Research
The Helmholtz International Graduate School invites applicants from all countries holding the equivalent of a University Diploma/Master degree in biology, medicine, physical sciences, informatics and mathematics. We particularly encourage candidates with an interest in interdisciplinary projects.
The Heidelberg area is a national center of excellence for biomedical sciences. The DKFZ has strong interactions with surrounding research institutes and Universities, including Heidelberg University, EMBL and Max-Planck Institutes.
More information can be found on the following pages:
Further information about the Ph.D. Program
Application and admission procedure
Contact info
http://www.dkfz.de/en/phd-program/application.html
