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German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) International PhD Programme

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DAAD🇩🇪 GermanyDeadline: 19 October 2026, 00:00

DKFZ international PhD programme: 36 fully funded positions a year in cancer research (Heidelberg/Dresden), English-language, deadline 19 October 2026.

This scholarship is currently closed. Based on its annual cycle, applications are expected to reopen around Oct 2027 — the exact date is set when the provider publishes the next cycle. Check the provider website for the next cycle, or see similar open opportunities below.

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderDAAD
Host InstitutionDAAD
Host Country🇩🇪 Germany
Study LevelPhD
Field of StudyCancer research, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Computational biology
Funding TypeFully Funded + Stipend
ValueAll PhD positions at the DKFZ are fully funded for (at least) 3 years. The salaries are competitive by national standards in this field.
Duration3-4 years
Application Deadline19 Oct 2026Reopens ~Oct 2027
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated4 November 2026
Official Websitewww2.daad.de

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Monthly Stipend

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • International students holding a Master's degree in (molecular) biology, (bio-)chemistry, physics, mathematics, computational biology, computer science, epidemiology/public health and related subjects who wish to obtain a doctorate in cancer research at the DKFZ (Heidelberg/Dresden), the German Cancer Consortium, HI-TRON or the National Centers of Tumor Diseases; 36 PhD positions per year.

Language Requirements

  • Alternative English proof accepted

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

  2. 2

    Prepare required documents

  3. 3

    Apply for admission if required

  4. 4

    Complete scholarship application

  5. 5

    Submit before deadline

  6. 6

    Wait for the result

Required Documents

  • Online application via the DKFZ application system

Before You Apply

Always verify the scholarship information on the official provider website. Scholarship deadlines, requirements, funding details, and eligibility can change.

Last Verified: 12 September 2026Last Updated: 4 November 2026Source: Official ProviderVerification Status:
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