Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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PhD Opportunities in Metabolism in Germany
Phd Positions in metabolism in germany
4 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open PhD positions in metabolism in Germany include University of Cologne, Technical University of Munich and Helmholtz Zentrum München Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Umwelt und Gesundheit.
University of Cologne
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Germany
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Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
The Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) at the University of Cologne offers a structured doctoral programme in the highly interdisciplinary field of ageing biology. It is run in cooperation with the CECAD Cluster of Excellence, University Hospital Cologne, the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, and the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research. The programme is designed to train a new generation of biomedical scientists focused on the basic biology of ageing and on trans...
Metabolism
Immunology
Biochemistry
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Posted Yesterday
Technical University of Munich
Top university
Germany
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4 weeks ago
Top university
A PhD position is available at the Professorship of Exercise, Nutrition, and Health at the Technical University of Munich, Germany. The project focuses on nutrition and metabolism, with a specialization in multimodal imaging of thermogenic activity in brown adipose tissue in response to a high-protein diet. The PhD student will work with Prof. Dr. Karsten Köhler. Key responsibilities include coordinating and conducting a human intervention study at the Munich study site, performing physiological...
Metabolism
Biology
Nutrition
+4 more
4 weeks ago
Helmholtz Zentrum München Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Umwelt und Gesundheit
Germany
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1 month ago
PhD opportunity in organelle biology , proteomics , and cardiometabolic disease at Helmholtz Zentrum München (Institute for Diabetes and Obesity, Research Unit Cellular Proteomics and Metabolic Signaling, headed by Dr. Natalie Krahmer). The project is embedded in the DFG-funded CRC 1774 Cardio-Diabetes Crosstalk (CARDDIAB) and focuses on inter-organ communication, metabolic regulation, inflammation, cellular energy metabolism, and cardiovascular complications of diabetes. You will work with bioc...
Cell Biology
Metabolism
Biochemistry
+7 more
1 month ago
Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics
Closing soon
Germany
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8 months ago
Closing soon
The International Max Planck Research School for Epigenetics, Biophysics and Metabolism (IMPRS-EBM) offers fully funded doctoral positions for talented and motivated students passionate about basic research in the fields of epigenetics, biophysics, metabolism, cell biology, biochemistry, functional genomics, bioinformatics, and proteomics. IMPRS-EBM is a collaborative program between the Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics and the University of Freiburg, Germany, providing a vi...
Cell Biology
Metabolism
Biochemistry
+11 more
8 months ago
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Living costs in Germany
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | Germany |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
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Technical University of Munich
Germany
Research Interests
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Germany
Research Interests
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Cell Biology
Metabolism
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Helmholtz Zentrum München
Germany
Research Interests
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Metabolism
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
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It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.