International Graduate Program Medical Neurosciences in Germany
The PhD program takes an interdisciplinary approach to neurosciences linking basic and clinical brain research. Students will learn to describe and understand the physiology as well as the pathophysiology of the brain. The program prepares students for careers at the interface of bench and bedside in the academic neurosciences as well as in the application oriented biomedical industry.
Admission: Who are we looking for?
MSc Program
For our MSc program we are looking for students interested in cell and molecular biology research with a strong clinical connection in the field of Neuroscience. Your basic knowledge in biology, chemistry and physics is solid and your grades are above average. Ideally, you can already demonstrate some laboratory experience. You see your future in neuroscience research wanting to turn your findings from the bench into treatment at the bedside.
In addition to a strong command of the English language all our students need to exhibit a good amount of inquisitiveness, initiative and independent thinking.
The application deadline is on 15 January, 2009. All information about the application you can find here.
PhD Program
For our PhD program we are seeking candidates who have substantiated interest and experience in cell and molecular biology with a strong clinical connection in the field of Neuroscience. The ideal candidate can demonstrate an intense neuroscience education at the Master of Science level. You must be well-versed in subjects such as Neurochemistry, Neurobiology, Neuroinflammation, Neuroimmunology, Neuroanatomy, Neurophysiology, Neuroendocrinology, and the like. You must have experience in laboratory research and ideally you have already published in the field.
In addition to a strong command of the English language all our students need to exhibit a good amount of inquisitiveness, initiative and independent thinking.
You can apply for our PhD program in two ways
1) If you have a doctoral position in one of the research groups participating in the program. Applications will be accepted all year around. They will be examined by the Admission Commission.
- 1a) If you are a Master student of Medical Neurosciences at the Charité and want to continue with a PhD, you have to go to this link.
- 1b) If you graduated from another university and want to apply for a PhD at the Charité, you have to go to this link.
2) If you want to do your PhD at the cluster of excellence 
NeuroCure. The next application deadline is on 15 March, 2009. NeuroCure awards fellowships. The application procedure is described here.
Formal criteria for admission
In order to be eligible for admission, students have to meet the following formal criteria:
Proficiency in English (IELTS min. Band 6.5, TOEFL paper min. 580, TOEFL computer min. 237, TOEFL internet min. 92)
A first degree in medicine or natural sciences (BSc, MBBS, Medical Doctor, Diplom or international equivalent)
PhD Program
1) The degree of MSc in Medical Neurosciences. Applicants holding other MSc degrees, Diplom or Medical Doctor can be admitted based on an evaluation exam.
2a) A doctoral position in a research group of the program (Doktorandenstelle BATIIa/2) or
2b) A fellowship and a position in NeuroCure
Further Scholarship Information and Application
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Dear sir,
May name is sisay Tesfaye from Ethiopia.I have Bsc in public
health and diploma in clinical nursing from recognized university and college. I have 2 year work expreance at rurl health center and 3 years work expreance in health science college. currently I am working in Awassa college of health sciences as assisstant lecturer.Now I am looking for full sponcerd public health or health related scholarships and I hop you will help me.
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