Discover 12 DAAD fully funded PhD opportunities at the Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research. Join a prestigious program dedicated to ageing studies.
The Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research was founded by the University of Cologne, the University Hospital Cologne, the Max Planck Institute for Biology of ageing, and Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research.
They have 12 fully funded PhD positions available for talented scholars beginning July 1st and ending October 1st of 2025. Each candidate will receive a personalized education plan, with remuneration based on the German TV-L E13 scale.
| Open Positions | 12 |
| Time Span | 01 Jul 2025 for 4 years |
| Application Deadline | 04 Nov 2024 |
| Financing | Yes |
| Type of Position | Full PhD |
| Working Language | English |
| Required Degree | Diplom / Diplom (university of applied sciences) / Master |
| Areas of study | Biochemistry, Biology, Biophysics, Human Biology, Biomedicine, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Neuroscience |
| Location | Köln |
| Starting Date | 01 Jul 2025 |
What Offer
- Exceptional international research atmosphere in the distinct aging research network of Europe.
- Excellent infrastructure is available for the training and research through internationally acknowledged scientists.
- PhD projects can be conducted in a maximum of 47 interdisciplinary research groups that participate.
- There will be great supervision and mentorship from the thesis advisory committees.
- A complete PhD program is offered in Cologne, Germany solely taught in English.
- Personal career advising, coaching, courses on methodologies, soft skills workshops, and travel grants for conferences are all included.
- All administrative issues are intensively handled with serious support for foreigners studying anywhere around.
Requirements
- MSc or equivalent degrees in Biology, Cell/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Genetics, Medical Biology, and Translational Medicine are awarded to highly qualified students.
- Students with excellent grades in BSc and MSc studies.
- Candidates with excellent English skills (C1 level, written and spoken).
Required Documents
- Motivation letter
- Certificates
- Transcripts
- References
- CV
More Information
- Application period:Â August 12 – November 4, 2024
- Online application portal:Â https://application.ageing-grad-school.de
- Contact:Â cga-coordination@uni-koeln.de
- Internet:Â https://www.ageing-grad-school.de
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