EMBL, DKFZ, Max Planck Institute for Medical Research
Country
Germany
City
Heidelberg
Main fields of study
Molecular biology, Cell biology
Year of programme start
2008
Regional attractions
One of the most beautiful cities in Germany.
Further details
PhD students will work independently under the supervision of a Principal Investigator. However, they will also: - present and discuss their results with a thesis advisory committee; - attend lectures with guest scientists; - take part in the school's annual meeting; - discuss their goals and career options with a career development advisor; - get to know fellow PhD students and Principal Investigators; - take part in extramural activities.
Admission
Number of intake rounds/year
2
Deadline for 1st intake (month/day)
05/18
Deadline for 2nd intake (if any)
11/30
Number of admissions
Number of applications per year
Bachelors can apply
Yes, in exceptional cases
Degrees required
Master's degree, Diploma in life sciences
Selection criteria
Performance record, two letters of recommendation, motivation, proficiency in English
Structure
Scheduled programme duration
3 years
Total PhD students/faculty
International PhD students
40%
Lab rotation
No
Number of research groups
100
Industry collaborations
Yes
Cumulative dissertation
Optional
Compulsory defense of thesis
Yes
Supervision
Thesis Advisory Committee meetings every year
Total annual (tuition) fees
208 Euro (104 Euro per semester university enrollment fee)
Monthly salary or scholarship
Between 1000 and 1468 Euro PhD salary or scholarship
HBIGS International PhD Program in Molecular and Cellular Biology
