PhD / Doctorate •

Degree

PhD or Dr rer nat

Course location

Hannover

In cooperation with

TWINCORE Hannover, HZI Braunschweig, Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine

Teaching language

• English

Languages

All seminars and courses are held in English. German language courses are offered.

Full-time / part-time

• full-time

Programme duration

6 semesters

Beginning

Winter semester

Additional information on beginning, duration and mode of study

Orientation weeks starting on 1 October

Application deadline

1 March for intake in October

Tuition fees per semester in EUR

None

Combined Master's degree / PhD programme

No

Joint degree / double degree programme

No

Description/content

Three-year research projects in various fields of Biomedicine
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The international MD/PhD programme "Molecular Medicine" combines a broad spectrum of research in the fields of Immunology, Infection Biology, Oncology and Stem Cell Biology/ Differentiation, Cell Biology, and Genetics. Students (approx. 60: 20 per year; medical as well as life scientists) work in over 20 different departments of MHH as well as at partner institutes (Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine, Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research [HZI], Friedrich Loeffler Institute Mariensee [FLI]). The main aim of the programme is to bridge the gap between basic sciences and applied clinical aspects in research training and to foster the necessary interdisciplinary exchange. Projects cover aspects of research on infectious or inflammatory diseases (HIV, hepatitis, diabetes, asthma, atopic eczema, autoimmune diseases, atherosclerosis, etc.), signal transduction or oncology (MAP kinases and targets, WNT signalling, telomere shortening, genetics of breast cancer, genetics and signalling of leukaemia), and stem cell research or differentiation (hepatic differentiation of stem cells, targeting of hematopoietic stem cells - gene therapy, somite and limb patterning, etc.).

Course organisation

The Molecular Medicine MD/PhD programme is three to four years in duration. The main focus lies on the particular research project. Students will need to attend 300 hours of lectures/seminars and complete a variety of soft skills courses during the three years. The attendance of meetings / academic conferences is supported. Students will have a main supervisor, along with two co-supervisors from different departments, to provide valuable guidance.

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A Diploma supplement will be issued

Yes

International elements

• International guest lecturers
• Specialist literature in other languages
• Language training provided
• Training in intercultural skills
• Projects with partners in Germany and abroad

Integrated internships

Internships are possible upon request.

Special promotion / funding of the programme

• DAAD
• Other (e.g. state level)

Name of DAAD funding programme

STIBET, Begleitseminare für Fach- und Führungskräfte aus Entwicklungs- und Schwellenländern Typ I-III

Course-specific, integrated German language courses

Yes

Course-specific, integrated English language courses

Yes

Tuition fees per semester in EUR

None

Semester contribution

About 400 EUR per semester

Costs of living

About 1,000 EUR

Funding opportunities within the university

Yes

Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

Each student will receive a stipend or salary of at least 1,700 EUR.

Academic admission requirements

Master's degree, German Diploma ("Diplom"), or Dr med

Language requirements

Excellent English language skills required, preferably TOEFL or other tests

Application deadline

1 March for intake in October

Submit application to

https://hbrs.cloud.opencampus.net/

(Platform is open between 1 December and 1 March.)

Accommodation

Rooms are provided in the nearby student hostel.

Structured research and supervision

Yes

Research training / discussion

Yes

Career advisory services and programmes for future professionals

We offer a variety of career advice services like consultation hours, a lecture series called "career perspectives", a great number of workshops and soft skill courses, excursions to industry, career days, etc. Our ~300 alumni students are happy to help you.

Support for international students and doctoral candidates

• Welcome event
• Buddy programme
• Accompanying programme
• Specialist counselling
• Visa matters
• Pick-up service

Supervisor-student ratio

1:2

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