How to become a Clinician Scientist at DKFZ

Are you considering a career as a clinician scientist?

There are several routes on how to become a Clinician Scientist at the DKFZ. Physicians with a finished PhD or MD-PhD degree are welcome to apply through one of the following options:

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DKFZ Clinician Scientist Fellowships

DKFZ Clinician Scientist Fellowships are offered to physicians who are conducting specialized medical training and who wish to enhance their careers by gaining research experience.
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Apply for a posted job opening

Apart from our central fellowships, groups may have their own funding for clinician scientist or postdoc positions. Visit our Job Portal to find out the current open vacancies.
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External funding

If you have already secured your own funding you may contact a DKFZ scientist who you are interested in working with to be your host, to inquire as to whether a position may be available in their laboratory.
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External funding links

German Research Foundation (DFG) Research Fellowships
German Cancer Aid (Deutsche Krebshilfe) Funding Programs
Helmholtz Association Current open calls
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Various Programs
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships
Daimler and Benz Foundation Various Programs
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