Description

The school has been established in 2007, and is a joint activity of the Max-Delbrück Centre (MDC) for Molecular Medicine the Freie University (FU) Berlin and the Charité. Every year we will select 5-10 students from around the world on a competitive basis to join the Program. Successful PhD candidates are offered a fully-funded doctoral position either at the MDC, the Freie Universität or the Charité.

The aim of the school is to provide state of the art training to elucidate the molecular basis of neurobiological processes. Within this context, students admitted to the Research School are expected to pursue a research project to understand the molecular basis underlying normal function and dysfunction of the nervous system. Our flexible training curriculum is composed of a two years lectures series covering basic and advanced concepts of Neurobiology, a student journal club, practical courses and soft skills training provided by the Helmholtz Association. Furthermore, we offer central funding to attend to at least one conference to present your result from your PhD-Project.

Highlights

All doctoral students at the MDC are mentored by a thesis committee that follows their progress and offers support throughout their PhD. The PhD students research project is complemented by an interdisciplinary curriculum including:

* Summer schools and advanced technology training
* Lectures and seminars by MDC group leaders and invited international guest speakers
* Travel allowances and collaborative visit support
* Access to MDC technology platforms such as deep sequencing, mass spectrometry, microscopy
* PhD symposia and retreats organized by PhD students
* Soft Skills courses like presentation or writing workshops, computer courses, training in statistics or ethics
* Career development
* University support
* International office

PhD students at the MDC normally receive a working contract according to the German public system including health and social insurance and pension scheme.

Minimum Education

Master of Science

Subject Areas

• Biochemistry
• Biomedical Sciences
• Molecular Biology
• Neuroscience And Behavior

Cost in US$:

no fees

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Guest House
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Scholarships are Available

Successful candidates will be offered a working contract according to the German Public System

Application Process Involves

• Essay
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• In-Person Interview Required
• Letters of Reference
• Written Application
• Resume
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

3-4 month

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network

Year Founded

2003