Max-Delbruck-Centrum PhD Program 2017, Germany

Publish Date: Jun 08, 2017

Deadline: Jul 01, 2017

Desription

The MDC International PhD Program provides a framework of structured training for doctoral researchers in the areas of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Research, Cancer Biology and Immunology, Neuroscience, Developmental Biology, Medical Systems Biology and Bioinformatics, as well as Structural Biology, Imaging and Biophysics. It currently hosts over 380 PhD researchers, 40% of which are coming from abroad. PhD researchers are offered support on their PhD project through yearly committee meetings, in addition to a wide range of lectures and seminars, methods courses, transferable skills courses and career workshops suited to equip researchers for an international career in science. By joining the MDC International PhD Program, you have the option to enroll in one of our specialized research schools or exchange programs (see menu on the left-hand side). The MDC is situated in Campus Berlin-Buch, a modern science and biotechnology park with a clear focus on biomedicine.

Funding

PhD researchers are fully funded through an initial 3-year working contract with the MDC. In many cases contracts are extended for an additional year. All PhD researchers are expected to complete their doctoral research and thesis in 4 years. Salaries are competitive to national standards and there are no tuition fees.

 

Berlin

Berlin is a vibrant city located in the heart of Europe. As the capital of Germany, with a population of 3.4 million people, Berlin is Germany’s largest city. Berlin offers plenty of cultural opportunities that attract increasing numbers of visitors, making the city one of the most popular destinations in Europe. It boasts a lively scene with lots of pubs, clubs, restaurants and cafés. Densely urban areas co-exist with large green spaces, lakes and rivers all within the city's boundaries, offering a truly metropolitan lifestyle in an unusually pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.

Fall 2017 Recruitment Round

Online registration will open May 15, 2017
Application deadline July 01, 2017
Invitation letters August 2017
Interview week in Berlin September 2017

 

Spring 2018 Recruitment Round

Online registration will open November 2017
Application deadline January 2018
Invitation letters February 2018
Interview week in Berlin March 2018

For more information please click "Further Official Information" below.


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https://www.mdc-berlin.de/28285022/de/training/phd_program/Application

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Disciplines

Biology

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Medicine

Neuroscience

Study Levels

PhD

Opportunity Types

Fellowships

Eligible Countries

International

Host Countries

Germany