PhD Program
Admission and application

Join our cutting-edge PhD program at one of Europe's leading universities in the field of medical research.

The thesis projects focus on age-related diseases, immunology, lipid metabolism, cardiovascular research and biostatistics that integrate basic research and clinically oriented sciences utilizing a wide spectrum of state-of-the-art techniques. As a PhD student, you will be embedded in an interdisciplinary community of supervisors, fellow students and will enjoy broad administrative support.

PhD students receive a fully funded working contract (30 hours/week) for three years (1 initial year + 2 years extension) including health insurance and social benefits.

Applicants must hold (or be close to obtaining) an undergraduate degree equivalent to a Master in any discipline of natural or life sciences or medicine which included a written master thesis.

Students who have not yet finished their Masters' degree can apply but have to be graduated before joining the PhD program.

The language of instruction is English and applicants are expected to be highly proficient in this language. A certificate of English proficiency is not mandatory for application but must be provided by the selected students before admission to the PhD program.

Students of all nationalities are encouraged to apply. Our Welcome Center will be readily available to help you with the visa application process and residence permit. Candidates are selected irrespective of sex, race or nationality.