Mark your calendar - 10. Feb. - 2 pm - Presentation of the Master Program (read 'News' for more details)

Major "Cancer Biology" is an integral part of the International Master Program "Molecular Biosciences" of the University of Heidelberg. Hence, admission to the major requires students to register with the Faculty of Biosciences of the University of Heidelberg.

Special requirements for Major Cancer Biology applicants

Applicants to the Master Program Molecular Biosciences with first preference Major Cancer Biology are expected to have finished their studies with excellent degrees. Their special interest in cancer biology should be explained in detail in the 'Letter of Motivation' that is a required document in the application process (letter must be written in English!). Further important issues in our evaluation process are the candidate's scientific basis (research experience, special scientific courses, stays abroad, relevant activities in companies), stipends & honours, description of future plans, but we also consider social engagement and activities.

Of course, we highly welcome applications from international students but all must meet the same standards of excellence during the evaluation process. International academic degrees must be equivalent to a German BSc; this will be evaluated during the selection procedure by the International Relations Office of the University of Heidelberg, in accordance with the guidelines of Anabin (refer to www.anabin.de to learn about the equivalency of your academic education and degree).

Please understand that we do not have the capacitiy to do pre-evaluations to decide whether a candidate's application would potentially be successful!

2012 Application and Selection Schedule

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Scholarships for MSc students

The Helmholtz International Graduate School for Cancer Research (HIGS) of the German Cancer Research Center will again offer a limited number of competitive MSc fellowships to outstanding applicants from all over the world, enabling them to enroll in the 2012 MSc program Molecular Biosciences with Major Cancer Biology.

The stipends cover the following:
Amount: 8000 € per year
Duration: Fellowship for a total of 18 months
Associate Member Status at the Helmholtz International Graduate School for Cancer Research (HIGS) of the German Cancer Research Center, during the time of your MSc program. This includes:
- Access to advanced PhD training courses offered by HIGS
- Access to extracurricular and extramural activities offered by HIGS
- Access to the DKFZ-HIGS Career Service

In order to apply for a HIGS-sponsored MSc fellowship you must have completed your application with the University's online system for the Master Program Molecular Biosciences, with a preference for Major Cancer Biology (you will be asked for your Application Number).

As only a very limited number of fellowships can be awarded to the most outstanding applicants, candidates are strongly encouraged to apply to other funding agencies, for example DAAD, in parallel. 

Successful recipients of a 2012 MSc fellowship for Major Cancer Biology will be notified by the Helmholtz International Graduate School for Cancer Research by ca. mid-May.

Application Form for MSc fellowship in Major Cancer Biology 2012

Helpful information, especially for international students planning to come to Germany, can be found on the following sites:

> Do you have questions?

contact the Administrative Office of Major Cancer Biology