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Dresden International Graduate School for Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (DIGS-ILS) PhD Programme Dresden University of Technology in Germany
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Cell Biology
Funding
Paid PhD positions; salary is sufficient to cover living expenses. No tuition fees.
Country
Germany
University
Technische Universität Dresden
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About this position
The Dresden International Graduate School for Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (DIGS-ILS) at Dresden University of Technology is a doctoral programme for research in the life sciences within a collaborative and international environment in Dresden. The programme is run in cooperation with the International Max Planck Research School for Cell, Developmental and Systems Biology (IMPRS-CellDevoSys) under the umbrella of the Dresden International PhD Programme (DIPP).
Students work across a broad set of research areas spanning biological sciences, biomedicine, biological physics, bioengineering and biomaterials. The programme highlights topics such as molecular, cell and developmental biology, neurobiology, regenerative medicine, biophysics, and computational biology, supporting interdisciplinary projects that connect fundamental biology with biomedical and bioengineering applications.
The research environment is strongly structured and student-focused. PhD candidates have access to shared central facilities, advanced microscopes and other cutting-edge equipment, as well as a personal Thesis Advisory Committee and mentorship culture. The programme also emphasizes scientific writing, communication, transferable skills, research training, and career support. It is embedded in a vibrant international community with additional opportunities through TU Dresden’s Graduate Academy and its partnership with IMPRS-CellDevoSys.
The programme is based in Dresden and is taught and conducted in English, with English used in the labs and for the thesis. The advert also notes that candidates receive support from the International Office for settling into Dresden and for administrative steps linked to doctoral study.
Funding details
Paid PhD positions; salary is sufficient to cover living expenses. No tuition fees.
What's required
Applicants are welcomed from all backgrounds. The programme is a doctoral PhD programme; the description states that the PhD thesis work is a full-time commitment and that all courses, lab work, thesis writing, and defense are in English. No specific degree class, GPA, or language-test minimum is stated in the advert.
How to apply
Check the programme website for application rounds and deadlines, which are published there. Use the application link provided on the DIGS-ILS website to apply. Review the programme website for any required documents before submitting an application.
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