University of
Munster and the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine are
offering PhD fellowship at University of Münster. Applicants must hold
a Master’s degree or equivalent (e.g. German Diploma),
in life or natural sciences (e.g. biology, biochemistry, biotechnology,
physics, chemistry, pharmacy or related fields), in mathematics or
computer sciences. Successful applicants start their PhD project on October
1st. They will receive a tax-free 3-year fellowship of 1365-1468 € per
month. Application should be submitted till deadline is 9th May 2014.
Study
Subject (s):
PhD projects
range from the analysis of basic cellular
processes to clinical translation with a strong focus
on state-of-the-art imaging. CiM-IMPRS PhD students
study cellular behavior in cells, tissues, animal models or patients.
Projects can also focus on the development of mathematical models or new imaging-related
techniques and compounds.
Course Level: Fellowship
is available for pursuing PhD program at University of Münster.
Scholarship
Provider: The CiM Graduate School of
the ”Cells in Motion” Cluster of Excellence and the International Max Planck
Research School – Molecular Biomedicine were merged to
form one graduate program.
Scholarship can
be taken at: Germany
Eligibility:
Applicants
must hold a Master’s degree, or equivalent (e.g.
German Diploma), in life or natural sciences (e.g. biology,
biochemistry, biotechnology, physics, chemistry, pharmacy or related fields),
in mathematics or computer sciences. Applicants with a state examination
in pharmacy can be admitted to work on pharmaceutical/chemical
projects. Applications are also welcome if the required degree has not yet been
awarded by the time of application. However, it has to be awarded before
fellowships commence in October. Applicants who are not native speakers of English should
demonstrate an adequate competence of the English language by one of the
following options: 1) acceptable results in an internationally recognized test
(e.g. TOEFL, IELTS) or 2) proven higher education in
English or 3) reasonably long stay in an English speaking
country or 4) simply demonstrating your English language abilities
during presentations and interviews in Münster. Please note: Although
an English proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS) is not
required it is very important that you can communicate well enough in
English.
Scholarship
Open for International Students:
Students of any nationality can
apply for the PhD fellowship.
Scholarship
Description: The
program is jointly run by the University of Münster and the Max
Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine. The CiM Graduate
School of the ”Cells in Motion” Cluster of Excellence and the
International Max Planck Research School – Molecular Biomedicine were
merged to form one graduate program.
Duration of
award(s):
Fellowship is offered for 3-year.
What does it
cover? Successful applicants start
their PhD project on October 1st. They will receive a tax-free 3-year
fellowship of 1365-1468 € per month.
Notification: This year the time between
selection for interviews in May and the interviews in July is rather short (for
organisational reasons. A final decision on acceptance to the program will be
made a few days after the interviews. You will be informed about our decision
by e-mail.
How to
Apply: The mode of applying is
online.
Scholarship
Application Deadline: The application deadline
is 9th May 2014.
