OpenFieldGerman Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) Collaborative Placements
Frontier research positions inside DKFZ (Germany's premier biomedical cancer research center) in Heidelberg, developing innovative oncology immunotherapies, radiation biophysics, and genomic diagnostics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Graduate degree in Molecular Biology, Biophysics, or Biochemistry with distinction.
- English language proficiency
- Technical English communication fluency.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated contributions in cancer genetics, molecular imaging, or cell biology.
- Recommendation letters
- Curriculum vitae, research portfolio, and two academic referee contacts.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Funded research positions supported by the Helmholtz Association and German Research Foundation (DFG)
- Application fee
- Free application directly to affiliated DKFZ researchers
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; funded scientific placement.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 30, 2027 for collaborative oncology and biophysics research allocations
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Heidelberg University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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