International Ph.D. Program 2010/11-German Cancer Research Center-Germany

The Helmholtz International Graduate School for Cancer Research offers a International Ph.D. Program for the year 2010/11 in Germany

The DKFZ is Germany’s largest biomedical research institute and is a member of the Helmholtz Association of National Research Centers. More than 2,000 staff members, including 850 scientists, are engaged in researching the mechanisms of cancer and are working to identify risk factors. Their valuable work is the cornerstone for developing novel approaches in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research provides 90% of the Center’s basic funding; the remainder or 10% comes from the German state of Baden-Württemberg.

Eligibility:

For detailed Eligibility requirements visit http://www.dkfz.de/en/phd-program/admission.html.

How to apply:

1. Apply online at https://www.dkfz-heidelberg.de/phd-program/intern/login_login_for.php.
2. The application form asks for information about your background, including your educational qualifications, honors, skills and interests. A statement of motivation is also required and letters of recommendation from two referees. When filling in the online form, remember to have electronic copies (JPEG or PDF files of not more than 3MB) of your academic certificates, English language certificate (if applicable) and evidence of other honors and skills to upload with your application.

Selection Process:

1. Applications will be evaluated within 4 weeks of the deadline. We will inform applicants immediately and invite successful candidates for interview. Interviews take place in Heidelberg about 6-8 weeks after the application deadline and last 3 days. About three times more candidates are invited than the number we eventually accept.
2. During the interviews, aspects such as intellectual brightness, creativity, perseverance, independent thinking and the ability to work in a team will be evaluated. In addition, candidates are required to give a short oral presentation of their own practical work.

Application Deadline:

• 2010/2011 Winter selection: 5th January 2011
• 2011 Summer selection: 31st May 2011

Source:

http://www.dkfz.de/en/phd-program/index.html