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PHD POSITIONS IN CANCER RESEARCH German Cancer Research Center in the Helmholtz Association (DKFZ) · Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Advertised pay Full funding is provided for the duration of the PhD, either by the DKFZ, or by third-party sources.
Posted September 16, 2026
Employer funding No recent SBIR/STTR award on record
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About the role The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) International PhD Program is recruiting Master's degree holders in biology, chemistry, physics, bioinformatics, computer science, epidemiology, or related fields for cancer-focused doctoral research across five interdisciplinary programs, with thesis advisory support and full funding. Deadline 19 Oct 2026.
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