Doctoral Student Programme 2027-1
Posted Sep 8, 2026
Geneva, Switzerland
DKFZ International PhD Program – Winter Selection 2026/27
Cancer Biology, Oncology, Medicine and PhD researcher position at German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)
Apply by Monday, Oct 19
Closes in 4 days
Closing time not stated; check the source.
Heidelberg-Handschuhsheimer Feld, Germany
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.
Topics
- doctoral researchers
- cancer mechanisms
- diagnosis
- treatment
- prevention
- computational approaches
- DKFZ PhD employment contract
Requirements
Meet the programme’s academic and English-language admission requirements; provide the documents and references specified in the current application handbook.
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Source: dkfz.de