Facts and Figures
The German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) is Germany's largest biomedical research institute and a leading center for cancer research. With over 3,400 employees, five research focus areas, and a wide network of regional locations, the DKFZ lays the foundation for groundbreaking innovations. Here, you can find all the key facts and figures about our research and infrastructure.
The DKFZ at a glance
Our employees
We are 3,510 employees from 87 nations. Of which:
- Scientists: 1,517
- of which doctoral students: 550
- Scientific and technical infrastructure: 539
- Administration, management, basic operations: 1290
- Student assistants, interns: 82
- Trainees: 70
- Federal volunteers: 12
As at April 2025
Our research in figures
Our innovation in figures
- 2,405 property rights (patents applied for and granted)
- 309 patent families
- Promotion of 8 spin-off projects
- Participation in 22 companies
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Our budget
Total budget: EUR 319 million (as at 2019) from basic funding, project funding and own income