CeMM Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of Sciences is now accepting applications for CeMM PhD Program. Scholarships are available for pursuing PhD Infection and Cancer.

The PhD Program will train a new generation of researchers based on a novel, post-genomic, molecular understanding of biological and pathological systems and will thereby contribute to shaping the predictive, preventive and personalized (also termed “precise”) medicine of the future.

CeMM is an international, independent and interdisciplinary Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of Sciences. “From the clinic to the clinic”: Driven by medical needs, CeMM integrates basic research and clinical expertise to pursue innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches focused on cancer, inflammation and immune disorders.

The official working language at CeMM is English – this includes all discussions and seminars, both formal and informal. German classes can be arranged for students who are keen to learn.

Scholarship Description:

• Application deadline: February 2, 2018
• Course Level: These positions are available to pursue PhD Programme.
• Study Subject: The PhD Programme will focus on the thematic areas of Infection, Immunity, Metabolism, Cancer and Network Medicine.
• Scholarship Award: Fully funded PhD positions
• Nationality: Austrian and International
• Number of Scholarships: Fifteen positions are available.
• Scholarship can be taken in Austria

Eligibility for the Scholarship:

• Eligible Countries:  Applicants from all over the world are eligible for these positions.
• Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet following

1. To be eligible to enroll in the CeMM PhD program all candidates are required to have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in medicine, biology, chemistry, bioinformatics, mathematics or any scientific/technical, subject-relevant degree. Candidates applying with a Bachelor’s degree must have completed a four year course and need to demonstrate that they have acquired a significant amount of research experience. In addition they must achieve a first class honors or a 2:1.
2. Candidates do not need to have completed their degree at the time of application; however they must obtain their final degree certificate by the end of September.

• English Language Requirements: The working language at CeMM is English, so excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required.

PhD Scholarship

Application Procedure:

How to Apply: All candidates are required to apply via our online application system. There, candidates will be asked to fill in an application form asking for basic information, to upload a motivation letter, CV, and study certificate/s, and to give the contact details of at least two referees. Before the application can be submitted, at least one of the referees must have completed an online reference. An application will only be considered if a second referee has completed an online reference before the final submission deadline.

Scholarship Link