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DKFZ International PhD Program in Cancer Research German Cancer Research Center in Germany

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Immunology

Funding

Full funding is provided for the duration of the PhD, either by DKFZ or by third-party sources. PhD students also receive mentoring, training, conference participation, and career development support.

Deadline

Oct 19, 2026

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Germany

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German Cancer Research Center

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Keywords

Immunology
Biochemistry
Computer Science
Epidemiology
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Biophysics
Medical Imaging
Biology
Radiation Therapy
Computational Biology
Cancer Research
Neuropsychology
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Bacterial Infection
Physics

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About this position

German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is inviting international applicants to the DKFZ International PhD Program in Heidelberg, Germany. This is a structured doctoral program at the DKFZ Cancer Research Academy, designed for students interested in cutting-edge cancer research and interdisciplinary training.

The program welcomes candidates who already hold, or will soon complete, a Master’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, computational biology, computer science, epidemiology/public health, or related subjects. Research projects span multiple DKFZ programs, including cell and tumor biology, functional and structural genomics, epidemiology/public health/prevention/survivorship, immunology, infection and cancer, and imaging and radiooncology.

PhD students receive a Thesis Advisory Committee, scientific and professional skills courses, conference participation, and career development support. The program language is English, and full funding is provided for the duration of the PhD, either by DKFZ or third-party sources.

Doctoral research may be carried out at the DKFZ core site in Heidelberg, DKFZ Dresden, or partner sites across Germany including NCT, DKTK, HI-TRON Mainz, and the DKFZ Hector Cancer Institute at University Medicine Mannheim.

Deadline: 2026-10-19. Apply online via the DKFZ International PhD Program website.

Funding details

Full funding is provided for the duration of the PhD, either by DKFZ or by third-party sources. PhD students also receive mentoring, training, conference participation, and career development support.

What's required

Applicants must either already hold or soon finish a Master’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, computational biology, computer science, epidemiology/public health studies, or a related subject. The program is for international students and the PhD language is English. Academic background should fit one of the DKFZ research areas and the doctoral title may vary by discipline.

How to apply

Apply online through the DKFZ International PhD Program website. Prepare your application for the next intake before the deadline and submit via the program portal.

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