Alumni Relations

DKFZ Alumni events and initiatives support long-lasting personal and scientific relationships between present and former members of DKFZ and to maintain the exchange of ideas in this world-wide community at the national and international level.

Die Abbildung zeigt zwei Frauen in Labormänteln, die lächeln und miteinander sprechen. Links sind die Begriffe „Career Service“ in Rot und „Alumni Nations“ in Blau mit graphischen Elementen verbunden. Die Bildsprache vermittelt eine freundliche und unterstützende Atmosphäre für Karrierethemen.

Alumni Activities

Das Bild zeigt ein modernes Gebäude des Deutschen Krebsforschungszentrums (DKFZ) mit großflächiger Glasfassade und einem klaren blauen Himmel im Hintergrund. Vor dem Gebäude erstreckt sich ein einladender Platz mit Sitzbänken und grünen Bäumen, der zur Erholung einlädt.
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  • DKFZ Connect networking platform: exclusive social media platform for current and former employees including events, mentoring, jobs, Alumni Digest - e-Newsletter, and much more
  • Alumni e-mail first.lastname(at)alumni.dkfz.de forwarding address
  • Career Advice Tool "CareerCheck"
  • Career Events like Career Days, Career Coffee, etc. and access to training courses
  • Scientific meetings at the DKFZ and abroad eg Science@DKFZ
  • DKFZ magazines “Intern” and “einblick”
  • Supportive social and cultural activities for visiting scientists and members of the DKFZ, for example Annual DKFZ & Alumni Reception

DKFZ Connect Platform

Finden Sie Verbindungen durch die globale Gemeinschaft von DKFZ Connect. Nutzen Sie die Möglichkeit, Ihr Netzwerk zu erweitern. Starten Sie jetzt mit dem Networking.

DKFZ Connect is the online platform for all current and former DKFZ employees. You can join per private email or sync with your LinkedIn profile in just 2 minutes: www.dkfz-connect.de

DKFZ Connect provides jobs, events, news, groups, photos, mentoring and much more

For more information email us. (alumnirelations@dkfz.de)

 

DKFZ Careers & Alumni Relations on LinkedIn

You may also be interested in joining our DKFZ Careers & Alumni Relations page on LinkedIN.

To get started, we recommend the Job Hunting Handbook (also available in German).  You can enhance your skills with LinkedIn learning and find thousands of job offers.

Did you know that DKFZ students, doctoral and postdoctoral researchers can list DKFZ Education as well as Employer? By listing DKFZ under Education, you will be able to view Alumni statistics on the DKFZ LinkedIn Page.

DKFZ Alumni Advisory Board

What is the Alumni Advisory Board and what can it do for you? 

The DKFZ Alumni Advisory Board was established in 2024 to strengthen alumni engagement and provide strategic support to the alumni program. Six Alumni from around the world, representing diverese genders, career stages and sectors, meet online twice a year to share perspectives and ideas. The board acts as a sounding board multiplier, connects regional Alumni networks and strengthens DKFZ´s international profile. Above all, it brings credibility, transperency and inspiration to the alumni community. All board members are approachable ambassadors for the Alumni community and happy to listen to your ideas, questions and suggestions. 

2026-2027 Board Members

Previous Alumni Board Members

Upcoming Events and Gallery

DKFZ Alumni Reception 

  • 2026 Western Africa 

Past Alumni Receptions

DKFZ Local get-togethers

These events are about more than nostalgic memories about Heidelberg or simply keeping in touch. They´re about building meaningful connections that support you where you are now. Within a friendly and trusted network, you can learn from others' career paths, exchange ideas, and find support: whether you´re exploring a new position, settling into a new city or organisation or even looking for future collaborators. Above all, they offer a space to connect with like-minded people who share your interests and experiences. 

With 65% of DKFZ alumni based in Germany in 2026 our Careers Advisors are planning to meet you in Tübingen, Munich, Essen, Mainz and Freiburg. Internationally our Alumni Board Members are hosting gatherings in Boston, Vienna and Milan and we´re also planning alumni meet-ups in Budapest during the EACR meeting and San Francisco at the GAIN conference later this year. 

Will you be attending one of these conferences or would you simply like to reconnect with fellow alumni in your area? Join us and be part of the conversation. 

2026: 

  • 24 February - Tübingen: Alumni Get-Together
  • 25 February - Munich: Alumni Get-Together
  • 6 March - Milan: Alumni Get-Together
  • 19 March - Boston: Alumni Get-Together
  • 20 March - DKFZ Academic Afternoon 2026
  • 15 April - Essen: Alumni Get-Together
  • 11 May - Vienna: Alumni Get-Together
  • 19 May - Mainz: Alumni Get-Together
  • 9 June - Freiburg: Alumni Get-Together
  • 8 - 11 June - Budapest: Alumni Get-Together
  • 21 - 23 August - San Francisco: Annual GAIN Conference 

Team

Career Service & Alumni Relations Team

Archive

Newsletters Events & Get-togethers.

Financial Support

You are welcome to financially support alumni activities. This donation is tax deductible within Germany ("Spendenbescheinigung" will be provided if you specify your address).

Sparkasse Heidelberg
IBAN: DE98 6725 0020 0005 0000 50
BIC (SWIFT): SOLADES1HDB

You can also send your donation directly by using the online donation form.

Please fill in ‚M018 Alumni Relations' as purpose (Verwendungszweck) in both cases. 

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Sally Böhm

Manager für Career Tracking und Alumni Relations
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Panna Virág Marsai

Career Service & Alumni Relations Officer
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