Germany 12 PhD Fellowships in Microbial Communication

Jena School for Microbial Communication
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Jenergasse 8  
07743 Jena, Germany

The Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC) is funded by the German Excellence Initiative. It conceptionally combines different research areas (microbial communities, interactions with plant, animal and human hosts and environmental interactions) to a comprehensive picture of microbial communication (www.jsmc.uni-jena.de).

JSMC is an ambitious Graduate School prospectively comprising 150 PhD students who will be educated in a structured, interdisciplinary training program based on top-level fundamental research. Four faculties of the Friedrich Schiller University Jena, six non-university research institutions as well as twelve partner companies are participating in this cutting edge research and training program which includes an innovative PhD program, career development and intensive sociocultural care. Three embedded existing Research Training Groups as well as twelve other cooperative research projects are engaged to incorporate novel research areas to achieve a complete view of microbial communication.

JSMC invites applications for 12 PhD Fellowships

We expect:

• a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Natural or Life Sciences (e.g., Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Medical Sciences, etc.). Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply
• high motivation and interest to join one of the interdisciplinary research areas of JSMC
• creativity and interest to shape your own thesis project
• an integrative and cooperative personality
• very good communication skills in English (instruction language at JSMC)

We offer:

• a highly communicative atmosphere within a scientific network providing top-level research conditions
• a PhD stipend paid for 3 years according to the rules of the DFG (German Research Foundation) as well as generous research funding
• a comprehensive mentoring program with efficient supervision by a team of supervisors
• courses in novel technologies and soft skills
• Jena – the German City of Science 2008: a young and lively city with dynamic business activities, successful scientific centres of innovation and a vibrant cultural scene around the famous Friedrich Schiller University

To apply, please acquaint yourself with the vacant PhD projects listed on this website. Then download, complete, and submit the ‘Statement of Interest’ form. Applications can only be considered upon receipt of the completed ‘Statement of Interest’ form submitted by email to apply-jsmc@uni-jena.de This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . DO NOT submit any additional documents at this point.

Deadline for submission of the ‘Statement of Interest’: April 6th, 2009.

Selected applicants will be invited to the JSMC Recruitment Meeting in Jena, Germany, at the end of June, 2009. PhD fellowship awarding decisions will be made shortly thereafter (July 2009).

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Germany PhD/Post doc Scholarships | DAAD

DAAD
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst
German Academic Exchange Service

What are the programme goals?

Under its "Energy- and climate-efficient structures in urban growth centres" Initiative, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) will fund international collaborative projects in which German scientists and researchers will work together with partners in Vietnam, India, China, Iran, Peru, South Africa, Ethiopia and Morocco on drawing up and implementing solution-orientated, innovative strategies for selected cities.

The specialist programme on "Study and Research Scholarships of Today for the Megacities of Tomorrow" is also financed from the budget of the BMBF and offers highly-qualified students, doctoral candidates, postdocs and senior scientists from the above-mentioned countries the opportunity to study or do research in project-relevant subject areas. The studies and research should be carried out at German universities that are contributing to the collaborative projects. The collaborative projects, the project-relevant subject areas, the contributing German universities, and the respective contact partners can be found in the Annex. By integrating the scholarship holders into the work of the collaborative projects, the programme aims to create sustainable networking between the scholarship holders themselves and the German project partners.

Who can apply?

In principle, applications are open to highly-qualified students, graduates, doctoral candidates, postdocs, and senior scientists from the above-mentioned countries.

What can be funded?

Scholarship Type A:

Study sections in Germany (without graduation)

Scholarship Type B:

Doctorate in Germany

Scholarship Type C:

Doctorate in the Home Country ("Sandwich" Scholarship)

Scholarship Type D:

Postdoctoral Research in Germany

Scholarship Type E:

Research Projects by Senior Scientists

Selection process

The scholarship holders are chosen by a Selection Committee made up of German scientists and researchers from the respective collaborative projects. The key selection criteria are the quality of the study or research project, and the applicant's academic and personal qualifications.

Application process

The application papers must be submitted in duplicate, inclusive of all documents. Applicants are requested to complete the form "Application for Research Grants and Study Scholarships" (http://www.daad.de/deutschland/download/03118.dehtml).

Closing Date for Applications

Applications will be accepted up until 15 March 2009

in New Delhi, Hanoi, Beijing, Johannesburg, Addis Ababa, Lima and Rabat . Applicants from Iran should send their papers to the DAAD Head Office in Bonn until 15. March 2009.

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PhD/Postdoc Fellowships in Germany | Bioinformatics/Systems Biology

International Research/Training Programme “Regulation and Evolution of Cellular Systems” (2009-2013/2018)

PhD Scholarhips / Post-doctoral Fellowships

20 PhD scholarhips and 2 post-doctoral fellowships in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology available from April 1, 2009.

The PhD programme funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) is administered by the Technical University Munich and Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich in close cooperation with Moscow State University.

The main scientific goal is to combine computational and experimental approaches to achieve a qualitatively new level of understanding of cellular regulatory systems and their evolution with a special emphasis on signaling networks.

Areas of investigation include comparative genomics of metabolic and regulatory systems, network-based interpretation of transcriptome and proteome data, and posttranscriptional regulation mechanisms.

PhD students participate in a 3-year study programme and receive a monthly grant of €1,365 plus family and child care allowances, if applicable. Special TUM/LMU career development awards are available for outstanding female applicants.

Post-doctoral fellows are expected to conduct independent research and function as group leaders, with focus on integrating results and exploiting synergistic interactions among projects. Post-doctoral fellowships are for 3 years (extension possible) and will be paid according to the German TV-L scale.

We seek outstanding, highly motivated candidates of any nationality with a strong background in biology, computer science, or bioinformatics.

Excellent communication skills and fluency in English are required. TUM and LMU are equal opportunity employers and strive to increase the percentage of female employees. In cases of substantially equal eligibility, preferential consideration will be given to disabled candidates. For details on the program, the participating research groups, and the application procedure, see http://www.cellular-systems.de.

Please address any further questions to Prof. Dmitrij Frishman (d.frishman@wzw.tum.de) or Prof. Ralf Zimmer (ralf.zimmer@ifi.lmu.de).

Contact: d.frishman@wzw.tum.de

More Information

http://www.cellular-systems.de

MDC, Germany 20 Fully-Funded PhD Positions in Molecular Cell Biology - 2009

MDC, Germany 20 Fully-Funded PhD Positions in Molecular Cell Biology - 2009:

Max-Delbrück-Centrum für Molekulare Medizin (MDC)
Berlin-Buch
Robert-Rössle-Str. 10
13092 Berlin Germany

20 Fully-Funded PhD Positions in Molecular Cell Biology: the 2009

At the moment there are four PhD programmes:

• International PhD Programme 'Molecular Cell Biology' (more)
• International Helmholtz Research School 'Molecular Neurobiology' (MolNeuro) (more)
• International Helmholtz Research School 'Translational Cardiovascular & Metabolic Medicine' (TransCard) (more)
• MDC - NYU PhD Programme 'Medical Systems Biology' (more)

Application Round is Now Open! Apply by Monday, 19th of January, 2009 using this link

Germany International MD/PhD Programme 2009, Hannover Biomedical Research School, Germany

Germany International MD/PhD Programme 2009, Hannover Biomedical Research School, Germany:

Hannover Biomedical Research School, as part of Hannover Medical School (MHH), invites applications for the above PhD studentships, to commence in October 2009.

The three-year study programs, taught in English, are aimed at post-graduates in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine as well as those from Life Science fields.

We are looking for highly-motivated candidates who have an active interest in one of the fields associated with one or more of the programs on offer. Excellent written and spoken English skills are required. With nearly two thirds of our students coming from outside Germany, international applicants are welcome.

Deadline for completed applications is April 1st, 2009.

Application forms to be found on the website below (NB. Please send us your preferences by clicking on the respective program in our online application process on http://www.mh-hannover.de/hbrs.html

MD/PhD “Molecular Medicine”: The program aims to form a bridge between Science and the Clinic, in research as well as in teaching. For information on this program contact: Dr. Susanne Kruse (Tel: +49-(0)511-532-6011 / E-mail: daniel.marlies@mh-hannover.de)

PhD Infection Biology: Students focus on the main topics in Infection, Immunology, Microbiology, Virology and Cell Biology. For information on this program contact Luise Fiegehenn (Tel: +49-(0)511-532-9742 / E-mail:zib@mh-hannover.de)

PhD Regenerative Sciences: Research and teaching concentrate on Developmental Biology, Stem Cell Biology, Biology of Ageing and Degeneration, Growth Factors and Other Regenerative Agents, Cell Therapy, Tissue Engineering including Materials and Natural Sciences, and Ethical as well as Regulatory Implications. For information on this program contact Dr. Daniela Pelz (Tel: +49-(0)511-532-5206 / E-mail: pelz.daniela@mh-hannover.de)

Further Info about Germany International MD/PhD Programme 2009, Hannover Biomedical Research School, Germany

Germany International PhD Program 2009, Tuebingen, Germany

Germany International PhD Program 2009, Tuebingen, Germany:

The International PhD program of the Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Developmental Biology and the Friedrich Miescher Laboratory (FML) offers outstanding training in a broad spectrum of cutting-edge scientific research. The program provides students an interdisciplinary practical and theoretical training during their PhD research, particularly through common introductory courses, symposia and research seminars.

Subject areas

• Cell Biology

• Developmental Genetics

• Quantitative Genetics

• Evolutionary Biology

• Biochemistry

• Plant Development

• Bioinformatics

• Structural Biology

Duration

The typical duration of a PhD thesis at the MPI for Developmental Biology or the FML is 3 - 4 years. In most cases the PhD degree is conferred by the University of Tübingen.

Funding

The majority of students coming to the institutes are funded by Max Planck Scholarships, which are initially awarded for a period of two years, with a common extension to a third year. In the fourth year, students are funded by the individual labs through other sources. Furthermore, students are encouraged to compete for scholarships from other funding agencies.
There are no tuition fees associated with a PhD at the MPI for Developmental Biology or at the FML.

Language

The official language at the MPI / FML is English. All seminars, including lab meetings, are held in English. German language courses are offered for foreign students, and are partially funded by the institute.
The thesis can be submitted in either German or English language.

Application requirements

1. Highly qualified applicants from all countries are invited to apply
2. PhDs are normally awarded by the University of Tuebingen. The entry requirement for enrollment as a PhD student at the University of Tuebingen is a Diploma or Masters degree. Therefore all applicants must hold or anticipate to receive a Diploma or Masters degree by the time of their start as a PhD student in our institutes.
   Exceptional cases:
   A) An applicant demonstrates arrangements with a degree awarding institution that accepts a Bachelors degree for the enrollment as a PhD student.
   B) Candidates wishing to enter the program with a BSc degree have to obtain their Masters grade at the university of Tuebingen. This will demand at least a further year of studies.
   For detailed information according to your degree please contact the PhD office in advance.
3. Should the gap between your Diploma or Masters degree and your application be greater than 3 years please explain the circumstances in the application form.
4. Non European applicants require a GRE^® - Graduate Record Examinations - score. A copy of your scores will be sufficient, we do not demand an original designated score.
   We consider European applicants those coming from the countries belonging to the European Union, in addition to: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Norway, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Switzerland, Turkey and Ukraine.
5. Application form. You should complete the available application form, but please do not exceed the space given, thank you!
   Application forms can be downloaded as a word or pdf file. For the upload to our database the application form has to be in pdf format!
   To access the application form click here.
   Click here for a pdf free online converter.
6. Evaluation forms. In order to process your application, we require two evaluation forms by scientists who are familiar with your academic work. Please download the evaluation form and forward it to your referees. They should send the completed form directly to us preferably by e-mail. It is your responsibility to ensure that the referees write to us within the deadline, January 16, 2009. Applications without two letters of recommendation will not be considered.
   To access the evaluation form click here.
7. Additional documents, certificates
   In addition to the application form and the letters of recommendation, we require:
   • Copy of your high school diploma with grades
   • Copy of your diploma or masters certificate and the translation into English if not originally in English, German or French
   • Copy of your certificates obtained for coursework, including grades
   • Copy of other major certificate(s) by your university (if applicable) Copy of GRE (non european applicants/ if available for european applicants) or TOEFL (if available)
   • Copy of passport
     Please scan these documents and upload them as one pdf file not exceeding more than 20 MB together with your application onto our web registration portal! Please avoid to send more than 10 pages per pdf in total!
     Click here for a pdf free online converter
8. Research Interests
   When registering online, please select up to 3 PhD projects, which are offered by the work group leaders of our institutes as indicated on our web page Spring 2009 Participating Groups. You should choose those which seem to be most interesting for you. If you should be invited for an interview, you will be asked again, with whom you want to work with, therefore your preselection can be changed.
   
9. Interviews and PhD Start
   Completed applications will be reviewed by a committee of group leaders. Short-listed candidates will be invited for a three-day period of interviews and information exchange.
   The interviews will take place from March 11-13, 2009. Travel expenses are reimbursed, free accommodation is provided.
   Offers of admission will be made to the successful candidates shortly after the interview period. Successful candidates have to start their PhD studies within half a year from acceptance i.e. from March 2009 until September 2009 latest!

Application Deadlines

The deadline for the receipt of completed applications for the spring 2009 selection is January 16, 2009.

Full details about Germany International PhD Program 2009, Tuebingen, Germany

International Exchange Scholarships in Germany | Biology, Nutritional Science, Agriculture, Food technology and others

International Exchange Scholarships in Germany:

The Baden-Württemberg- SCHOLARSHIP

The Landesstiftung Baden-Württemberg GmbH announces the Baden-Württemberg SCHOLARSHIP for students to assist the international exchange of qualified German and foreign students at the University of Hohenheim and the universities that co-operate with it abroad.

Studies must last at least 4 months and may not exceed 10 months. The size of the scholarship amounts to at least 400 EURO per month. Recipients of the scholarship are obliged to write a report about their experiences whilst studying to meet the requirements of the State Foundation and to attend events organised by it.

Application requirements:

• very good to good academic results
• social and intercultural competent
• good knowledge of the language of instruction

The following application documents must be submitted to the International Office:

• cover letter with a detailed account of your motivation and specific course or research projects
• detailed CV (in table form)
• 2 (informal) letters of recommendation from university tutors
• English (transcript of courses)
• certified copies of university exams (Vordiplom, associate degree -Zwischenprufung) & English translation
• universities in the USA require TOEFL;proof of Spanish language skills is needed for universities in Latin America (language test from Language Centre)

Advice regarding application

Application can be made informally, i.e. an application form is not required. You can find a pre-printed form of the „transcript of courses“ on our website.

The information for the scholarship for the academic year 2009/2010 will supposedly be available from October/November 2008 on.

Application deadline is provisioned to be in January 2009.

The 2009/2010 academic year begins in:

• North America (USA and Canada) in September 2009
• Mexico in August 2009
• Chile in March 2010
• Coasta Rica in March 2010
• South Africa in Ferbuary 2010
• Japan in autumn 2009
• Israel in autumn 2009

Scholarships  for Chile, Costa Rica and South Africa  can therefore only be awarded for the year 2009.

 
The scholarship was in 2008/2009 available for study and research visits at the following universities: 

Natural Science courses
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign	Biology, Nutritional Science, Food Technology
Purdue University, West Lafayette (USA)	Biology, Nutritional Science, Food Technology
University of Madison, Wisconsin (USA)	Biology, Nutritional Science, Food Technology
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile	all subjects
Universidad de Costa Rica, San José (Costa Rica)	Food Technology
Stellenbosch University (South Africa)	Biology
Regional Programmes	Students who have applied to participate in the regional programmes mentioned, can also apply for a Baden-Württemberg SCHOLARSHIP, if they fulfill the submission requirements
Ontario
Oregon
North Carolina
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Business Studies courses
Instituto Tecnológico de Educación Superior de Occidente (ITESO), Guadalajara (Mexico)	Business Studies
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile	all subjects
Stellenbosch University (South Africa)	Business Studies
Kyushu University (Japan)	Business Studies (intern. course „Japan in Today’s World“)
Regional programmes	Students who have applied to participate in the regional programmes mentioned, can also apply for a Baden-Württemberg SCHOLARSHIP, if they fulfill the submission requirements but will not be given priority.
Ontario
Oregon
North Carolina
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Agricultural Science courses
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign	Agricultural Science, Agricultural Biology
Purdue University, West Lafayette (USA)	Agricultural Science
University of Madison, Wisconsin (USA)	Agricultural Science
Universidad Autónoma de Chapingo	Agricultural Science
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile	alle Fächer
Universidad de Costa Rica, San José (Costa Rica)	Agrarwissenschaften
Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Israel)	Agricultural Science
Stellenbosch University (South Africa)	Agricultural Science
Kyushu University (Japan)	Agricultural Science (English language courses in Environmental Sciences)
Regional programmes	Students who have applied to participate in the state programmes mentioned, can also apply for a Baden-Württemberg SCHOLARSHIP, if they fulfill the submission requirements but will not be given priority.
Ontario
Oregon
North Carolina
Connecticut
Massachusetts

 

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