Are you curious about PhD projects addressing #epigenetics in cancer research or #medicalphysics? Apply now to the 2026/27 Winter Call of the DKFZ International PhD Program, offering over 25 fully funded, cross-disciplinary #PhD projects in #cancerresearch.
Tackling the complexity of cancer requires crossing traditional disciplinary boundaries. Whether dissecting aberrant chromatin remodeling at the single-cell level or engineering next-generation particle therapy setups, breakthroughs in oncology happen where distinct scientific fields intersect.
The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg has officially opened applications for its 2026/27 Winter Call, offering more than 25 fully funded, cross-disciplinary PhD projects.
Why Pursue a PhD at DKFZ?
The DKFZ is Germany's largest biomedical research institution and a member of the Helmholtz Association.
Still unsure about applying? Hear what one of our PhD students says about the program:
💬 “At first, moving to a new country and working on an unfamiliar challenge was both exciting and daunting, but being surrounded by brilliant minds in a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment has made all the difference. DKFZ’s culture nurtures innovation, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration, transforming every challenge into an opportunity for growth.”
— Sunidhi, 2024 PhD Student Representative
📢 Application Deadline
19 October 2026
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