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International PhD Programme in Cancer Research at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) German Cancer Research Center in Germany
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Available
Country
Germany
University
German Cancer Research Center
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About this position
The International PhD Programme in Cancer Research at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg offers doctoral training in an internationally connected research environment focused on cancer. Students join one of more than 100 divisions and research groups working across fundamental, computational, epidemiological, and translational cancer research.
The programme is based at the DKFZ, Germany’s largest biomedical research institute, and is closely linked with the University of Heidelberg, where PhD candidates receive their doctoral degree from the Biosciences, Medical, or Physics Faculty. The research environment is highly interdisciplinary, bringing together students and projects from molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, mathematics, computational biology, computer science, epidemiology, public health, health economics, and related fields.
Research at the DKFZ spans the study of cancer development, the discovery of mechanisms underlying disease, and the identification of new approaches for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The centre highlights its modern infrastructure, international setting, and access to state-of-the-art facilities through the Helmholtz Association.
The programme also emphasizes structured research and supervision, research training and discussion, and a dedicated career service that supports PhD students in planning their professional future.
Funding details
Available
What's required
Applicants should have a background in a relevant discipline such as (molecular) biology, (bio-)chemistry, (bio-)physics, mathematics, computational biology, computer science, epidemiology/public health studies, health economics, or a related field. The programme is for PhD study in English in Heidelberg; no additional entry thresholds, language tests, or GPA requirements are stated in the advert.
How to apply
Apply through the programme website using the provided application link. Submit your application for either the winter selection by 19 October 2026 or the summer selection in mid/end April 2027. Check the programme website for further details on application periods and materials.
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