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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

International Max Planck Research School for Molecular Cell Biology and Bioengineering

Overview

The International Max Planck Research School for Molecular Cell Biology and Bioengineering (IMPRS-MCBB) is a joint program of the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG) and the Technische Universität Dresden (TUD), and was established as one of the first International Max Planck Research Schools by the Max Planck Society in 2001.

The IMPRS-MCBB provides interdisciplinary training and research opportunities in a highly attractive and inspiring research environment for outstanding University Graduates who wish to work

Training

The IMPRS-MCBB provides interdisciplinary training in cooperation with the DIGS-BB. Program-specific training is offered in the following three interconnected research areas:

Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology (CellDevo Program)

Regenerative Medicine (RegMed Program)

Nanobiotechnology, Biophysics and Bioengineering (NanoBio Program)


Admission procedure

Admission to the IMPRS-MCBB is competitive, and solely carried out through a central selection procedure, which is jointly conducted with the Dresden International Graduate School for Biomedicine and Bioengineering (DIGS-BB). Please note that applications can only be accepted via the online application system within the publicized deadlines. Late or incomplete applications are not accepted. The participation in the interview week in Dresden is indispensable if you wish to be considered for admission to the IMPRS-MCBB.

Financial support

PhD students of the International PhD Program will receive financial support for the duration of their thesis. Financial support is granted via one of two types of funding, (i) fellowships or (ii) working contracts. The type of funding a student receives is dependent upon the specific source of funding for each student, and is defined by the available resources of the hosting group leader and the hosting organization. Due to the availability of resources, the type of funding may change during the course of the PhD thesis. Fellowships are tax free and do not include any contributions to social insurances. Health insurance is compulsory and individual arrangements are to be made by the fellow (with the help of the PhD program office). Individual arrangements for pension schemes are optional. Contracts are taxed, and contributions to health insurance, pension scheme and social benefits are included and automatically deducted from the income. The current monthly fellowship rate is to 1150 Euro and raises to 1300 Euro over time. Contracts are according to 50% TV-L E13 or 50% TvöD E13 (German tariff for employees in civil service). Irrespective of the source of funding, the initial net income (after deduction of compulsory insurances respectively tax and contribution to social insurances) is approximately 1000 Euro per month. As a rule, financial support within the International PhD Program terminates with the final exam of the doctorate proceedings.

Application requirements

We welcome applications from ambitious, highly qualified and motivated students of all nationalities. We expect outstanding academic performance and prior research experience along with the potential and enthusiasm to conduct challenging, top-class research towards a PhD.

Academic requirements: Applicants must hold, or anticipate receiving before taking up thesis work, an undergraduate degree in life sciences, natural sciences, engineering or medicine that allows them to enter doctoral programs in their home country. In general, a Master degree or equivalent is required. Applicants holding an excellent BSc degree are also welcome to apply, given that independent research and a written thesis is part of the course of study. In that case, additional requirements to be completed during PhD thesis work will be defined on a case-to-case basis. Candidates holding a medical degree must have completed the course of study, including the exam equivalent to the German 2nd State Exam, before starting their PhD thesis.

Formal requirements: Applicants are required to provide relevant transcripts including the marks and degree certificates with the application. In case the course of study is ongoing, an official up-to-date preliminary transcript, including the marks obtained so far, is to be included.

Language requirements

The language of the Dresden International PhD Program is English is English. Proficiency in English is therefore required for participation, and applicants might be contacted by phone for assessment. However, formal proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS) is not requested.

Application deadline: 5 July 2011

Contact

For further information, please contact the PhD Program office:

Dr. Birgit Knepper-Nicolai (PhD Program Coordinator)
Denise Faustmann (PhD Program Assistant)

International PhD Program
Max-Planck-Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics
Pfotenhauerstr. 108
01307 Dresden
Germany
phone: +49-351-210 2697
fax: +49-351-210 1089
email: phd@mpi-cbg.de
http://www.imprs-mcbb.de/index.html


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