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Summary
| Duration: | 36 months |
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| Quota: | 36 |
| Application deadline: | 31 May |
| Benefits summary: | Amount varies |
Last update: 25 January 2012
Description
The German Cancer Research Centre (Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum, DKFZ) is a foundation under public law. It awards 36 scholarships a year to applicants from all over the world.
Eligibility
Target Group (Target Group)
The PhD programme is aimed at science graduates who would like to work in the fields of cancer research and biology and want to complete their doctorates.
Academic Requirements (Academic Requirements)
Graduates in the subjects of Biology, Physics, Computer Science, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Medicine
Application Requirements (Application Requirements)
Good command of English.
The following proof of English is accepted:
- TEOFL test with a score of 570+ (paper-based), 230+ (computer based) or 90+ (internet based)
- IELTS certificate with a score of band 6.5+
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test. More information
Benefits
Scholarship benefits depends on the particular qualifications of each participant.
Application information
By the time you have reached this page, you might be thinking that the DKFZ is the right place for you to do your PhD. If so, then why not send in your application? First of all, there are a number of criteria that candidates have to fulfill.
Online Application
The first stage of the application process takes place online. There are two application rounds each year, one in summer and a second in winter.
Please apply using our Online Application System.
The application form asks for information about your background, including your educational qualifications, honors, skills and interests. A statement of motivation is also required and letters of recommendation from two referees. When filling in the online form, remember to have electronic copies (JPEG or PDF files of not more than 3MB) of your academic certificates, English language certificate (if applicable) and evidence of other honors and skills to upload with your application.
Letters of Recommendation
As part of the online application form, you also asked to provide the names and contact details of two referees. As soon as you have entered the name and contact details of your referees we will automatically send them an email with a link, requesting that they provide us with a letter of reference online.
Please be aware that the deadline for your referees to submit their letters of recommendation is the same as the application deadline. Therefore, you need to make sure that you register with the online system and enter the contact details of your referees in good time, so that they have time to submit their letters before the deadline. It is your responsbility to ensure that they provide these letters, so if there is a problem, please contact us in good time.
Evaluation process
Applications will be evaluated within 4 weeks of the deadline. We will inform applicants immediately and invite successful candidates for interview. Interviews take place in Heidelberg about 6-8 weeks after the application deadline and last 3 days. About three times more candidates are invited than the number we eventually accept.
During the interviews, aspects such as intellectual brightness, creativity, perseverance, independent thinking and the ability to work in a team will be evaluated. In addition, candidates are required to give a short oral presentation of their own practical work.
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This listing is made possible as part of our cooperation with DAAD. The information about this scholarship originates from Stipendiendatenbank Ausland or Stipendiendatenbank Deutschland.
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