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Heinrich F.C. Behr Stipends for International Students, Germany

The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg is Germany’s leading biomedical research institution focused on cancer. It conducts pioneering research in cancer biology, prevention, diagnosis, and therapy. DKFZ brings together top scientists in an international and interdisciplinary environment and closely collaborates with Heidelberg University and hospitals to translate research into clinical applications.

Applicants must be enrolled in a human medicine program and demonstrate strong motivation for cancer research. They should be prepared to take a one-year break from their medical studies to complete their doctoral thesis (Dr. med.) at DKFZ.

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The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), located in Heidelberg, is Germany’s largest biomedical research institute dedicated to cancer research. Founded in 1964, DKFZ conducts cutting-edge basic, translational, and clinical research to improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. It hosts over 3,000 scientists from around the world and collaborates closely with universities and hospitals, including Heidelberg University.

Application Deadline: 15 July 2025

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) & Medical Faculty of Heidelberg University

  • Department: Various recognized laboratories at DKFZ

  • Course Level: Doctoral research (Dr. med.)

  • Award: 12-month stipend equivalent to the maximum BAföG rate

  • Access Mode: Online

  • Number of Awards: 2

  • Nationality: Open to international and German students

  • The award can be taken in: Germany

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities are eligible

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded to students of human medicine conducting cancer research at DKFZ

  • Admissible Criteria:

    • Applicants must be enrolled in a human medicine program.

    • Must be highly motivated to pursue cancer research.

    • Applicants must be willing to take a one-year leave of absence from their medical studies.

    • Must have an approved research project with a DKFZ group or division.

    • Recommendation letters from both the DKFZ group leader and faculty supervisor are required.

    • The student must confirm that no academic credits will be earned during the stipend period.

How to Apply

Submit the following documents in English as a single PDF file via the DKFZ job portal:

  • Completed cover sheet (template provided on the portal)

  • Curriculum Vitae

  • Independently written project outline (max. 5 pages)

  • Letter of recommendation from the scientific (faculty) supervisor

  • Letter of recommendation from the DKFZ group/division head

  • Confirmation that no academic credits will be earned during the research year

  • Academic transcripts

Benefits

  • A fully funded 12-month stipend covering living costs (at the maximum BAföG rate)

  • Opportunity to conduct research in one of Europe’s leading cancer research institutions (DKFZ)

  • Gain early-career exposure to translational oncology in an international environment

  • Strong mentorship and scientific guidance from DKFZ researchers.

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