PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences at the Max Delbrück Center (MDC), Berlin

The Max Delbrück Center (MDC) in Berlin offers a fully-funded PhD program in biomedical sciences. It provides structured, research-intensive doctoral training across multiple disciplines with international collaboration, mentoring, and a large network of researchers. The program emphasizes research in Genes, Cells and Cell-based Medicine; Molecular Processes and Therapies; and Integrative Biomedicine, along with career development and access to specialized training and facilities.

Fully funded contract for 3 years (often extended to 4), salary, health and social insurance, university enrollment, access to facilities and training, and additional opportunities such as travel grants and training programs.

Applicants must hold (or expect to obtain within four months after the interview week) a Master’s degree or equivalent in biology, biotechnology, molecular medicine, chemistry, computer science, data science, engineering, mathematics, physics, or a closely related discipline.

Applications are submitted through the online portal; register, submit required documents, select research topics, participate in online interviews (October), and begin study in January (up to four months after interviews).