Hannover Biomedical Research School (HBRS) and partners within the Cluster of Excellence REBIRTH: Leibniz Universität Hannover, Laser Zentrum Hannover, University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Friedrich-Loeffler-Institute, Fraunhofer Institute ITEM, MPI for Molecular Biomedicine
Steinhuder Meer (large lake), Deister and Harz (close-by low mountain ranges)
Further details
Excellent scientists teach excellent students: the interdisciplinary PhD program Regenerative Sciences is part of the Cluster of Excellence REBIRTH - ‘From Regenerative Biology to Reconstructive Therapy' and integrated into the Graduate School of Excellence HBRS - Hannover Biomedical Research School.
Admission
Number of intake rounds/year
1
Deadline for 1st intake (month/day)
04/01
Deadline for 2nd intake (if any)
Number of admissions
20
Number of applications per year
300
Bachelors can apply
No
Degrees required
Master's degree or equivalent
Selection criteria
Performance record, motivation for scientific research, research experience, letters of recommendation, English proficiency, presentation and interview
Structure
Scheduled programme duration
3 years
Total PhD students/faculty
1
International PhD students
50%
Lab rotation
No
Number of research groups
40
Industry collaborations
Cumulative dissertation
Optional
Compulsory defense of thesis
Yes
Supervision
Regular meetings of PhD student with supervisor and two co-supervisors
Total annual (tuition) fees
500 Euro
Monthly salary or scholarship
1250 Euro PhD scholarship
Courses
Contents of teaching
Principles of *developmental biology and organogenesis, *epigenetics, *stem cell biology, *cell engineering, *growth factor signalling and engineering, *materials sciences for regenerative sciences, *organ transplantation, *cardiovascular tissue engineering; cellular senescence, tumor suppression and organismal ageing; basic mechanisms of inflammation; laser technology in medicine; tissue processing and conservation; animal models of human disease; regenerative approaches *blood and immunity, *liver and pancreas, *heart and vessels, *lung, *nerve, *skin, *cartilage, bone and tendon; design of clinical trials & regulation; upscaling and manufacturing, marketing and industrial partnerships, post-marketing issues
REBIRTH PhD program Regenerative Sciences
