Are you seeking outstanding research opportunities for your PhD studies in cancer research? The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg invites international students with a Master’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, computational biology, computer science, epidemiology/public health, and related fields to apply for the International PhD Program.

PhD students benefit from a Thesis Advisory Committee, scientific and professional skills courses, international conferences, and career development support. The program is conducted in English, with full funding provided for the duration of the PhD by the DKFZ, third-party sources, or in collaboration with the DAAD Graduate School Scholarship Program.

Research at the DKFZ is organized into several programs with extensive interdisciplinary PhD projects:

• Cell Biology and Tumor Biology
• Functional and Structural Genomics
• Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention
• Immunology, Infection and Cancer
• Imaging and Radiooncology

For more information and to apply online, visit www.dkfz.de/phd

Join our vibrant international community of over 500 PhD students at Germany’s largest biomedical research institute. Apply now!

Application Deadline: 24th April 2025