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DKFZ International PhD Program – Winter Selection 2026/27

German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)

Germany — DKFZ and partner research sites

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About

The winter selection recruits doctoral researchers to investigate cancer mechanisms and improve diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Applications close on 19 October 2026 through the DKFZ online system. Research is interdisciplinary, including experimental and computational approaches. Programme positions awarded through the selection are funded by a DKFZ PhD employment contract for at least three years, approximately equivalent to 65% TVöD E13, with social-security contributions and no tuition fees.

Review the recruiting groups, admission requirements and application handbook before submission.

Requirements

Meet the programme’s academic and English-language admission requirements; provide the documents and references specified in the current application handbook.

Source: dkfz.de

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