PhD at Germany

International Graduate School from Embryo to Old Age
University of Cologne
D-50674 Cologne
Germany

Open call for doctoral studentships

The University of Cologne has a long-standing tradition and world-wide reputation as a hot spot of top-level molecular biological research. Beginning in the winter semester 2009/2010 the Research School in Biology "From embryo to old age: the cell biology and genetics of health and disease“ will be offering a high-level Ph.D. programme for students with excellent qualifications. As one of 17 Research Schools initiated by the land of North Rhine Westphalia it offers excellent research opportunities. The participating research groups use most of today's microbial, plant and animal model systems to investigate cell biological and genetic mechanisms whose perturbation during the life cycle of an organism results in disease. Intensive cooperations across traditional departmental and discipline borders and the commitment to excellence in all aspects of genetical research provide optimal conditions for the individual Ph.D. student.

The three-year Ph.D. programme reflects the increasing importance of interdisciplinarity in research and provides comprehensive training for scientific, methodological and "soft" skills. Each student is individually guided by his/her thesis committee, allowing the completion of a demanding research project in the shortest possible time. Detailed information is available under "Programme Outline".

The programme starts annually in October. A maximum of 20 students is accepted per year, and up to ten full fellowships are available. For more information about fellowships, candidate profile and the application process, please go to "Fellowships/Admission". Comprehensive administrative support for new students helps to effectively manage the transition to Cologne and to quickly integrate into it‘s scientific and social environment (see "Further information")

The application period is from 15 January - 15 April, 2010

Application Requirements:

Please fill in this PDF form and use the "Send via E-mail" button. The Graduate School office will receive your data as *.xml document. While you are pressing the button in the PDF document your E-mail programme needs to be active and open. Please send your CV and transcripts/degrees as PDF file in the same E-mail. Only applications that are complete and reach us within the deadlines will be accepted.

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