Research Training Group at Heidelberg University is happy to announce 4 PhD
Fellowships available for a period of 3 years starting: 1st October 2017.
International students are eligible to apply for this scholarship program.
The new
interdisciplinary Research Training Group (RTG) is being set up
at Heidelberg University. The purpose of the RTG is to scientifically
investigate the molecular mechanisms mediating the effects of the complementary
medicine.
The Graduate Academy
supports and fosters Heidelberg University, doctoral candidates. It was
established in 2006 following the University Se
nate resolution in 2005 to
include such a facility in its recommendations for the promotion of young
researchers.
Course
Level: Fellowships
are available to pursue Ph.D. program.
Study
Subject:
Fellowships are awarded within the subject area “Elucidation of molecular
mechanisms as a foundation for an evidence-based complementary and integrative
medicine”.
Scholarship
Award:
The RTG provides talented and ambitious candidates with an excellent and
stimulating research environment. The individual research projects are
thematically closely related with partial methodological overlap to allow for
intensive and inspiring scientific exchange. The Ph.D. candidates will have
access to state-of-the-art research technologies in modern cell and molecular
biology (gene expression profiling, bioinformatics, flow cytometry, cell
imaging, optical tissue clearing, animal models). The doctoral education
further includes a well-structured training program and intensive supervision.
The RTG is closely collaborating with the Graduate Academy and other
international graduate programs at the University of Heidelberg. Furthermore,
the RTG will be associated to national joint research projects in the field,
for example, the newly founded Academic Center for Complementary and
Integrative Medicine (AZKIM).
Number of
Scholarships: Up
to 4 Fellowships are available.
Scholarship
can be taken in Germany
Eligibility: The following criteria must
be met in order for applicants to be eligible for these fellowships:
The successful
candidate must hold a university degree (master or equivalent above average)
that gives access to undertake doctoral studies. Further prerequisites are
profound biomedical knowledge and in-depth education in cell and molecular
biology and/or immunology. Moreover, very good English skills (spoken and
written) are taken for granted. In addition, to conduct a superior doctorate
successfully, it is essential to bring in a high degree of motivation as well
as passion for science and for developing independent scientific ideas
Nationality:
International
students are eligible to apply for this fellowship program.
College
Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements:
The successful candidate must hold a university degree (master or equivalent
above average) that gives access to undertake doctoral studies.
English Language
Requirements: Applicants must have very good English skills (spoken and
written) are taken for granted.
How to
Apply:
Applications (cover letter, CV, certificates, reference letters) should be sent
latest by 15th August 2017 either addressed to Prof. Dr. Yvonne Samstag,
Institute of Immunology, University Hospital Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld
305, 69120 Heidelberg or sent by e-mail to
yvonne.Samstag-at-urz.uni-heidelberg.de. Phone: +49-6221-56 4039.
Application
Deadline:
Fellowship application deadline is August 15, 2017.
Scholarship
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