PhD fellowships in Cologne Graduate school of Ageing , Germany 2014

Applications are invited for 15 fully funded PhD fellowships in the highly interdisciplinary field of ageing. The PhD project will be carried out in one of the four partner institutes (the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, the Max Planck Institute for Neurological Research, the center of advanced European studies and research or the University of Cologne). Students holding a M.Sc. or equivalent in biology or related subjects are eligible to apply. Applications should be submitted till February 24, 2014.

Study Subject (s): Fellowships are provided in the field of ageing and age-related diseases.
Course Level: Fellowships are available for carrying out a PhD research project at four partner institutes (the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, the Max Planck Institute for Neurological Research, the center of advanced European studies and research or the University of Cologne).
Scholarship Provider: University of Cologne CECAD Graduate School and the International Max Planck Research School on Ageing (IMPRS AGE).
Scholarship can be taken at: The PhD project can be carried out in one of the four partner institutes (the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, the Max Planck Institute for Neurological Research, the center of advanced European studies and research or the University of Cologne).

Eligibility: Students holding a M.Sc. or equivalent in biology or related subjects to apply. They also accept applicants with a medical degree who can prove sufficient research experience in a relevant field. Applicants should be fluent in written and spoken English and should have completed their degree by the start of the programme in October 2014.
-intensive support for international students

Scholarship Open for International Students: International students can apply for these PhD fellowships.

Scholarship Description: The “Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research” is a joint graduate programme formed by a merger of the University of Cologne CECAD Graduate School and the International Max Planck Research School on Ageing (IMPRS AGE). We jointly offer an outstanding education in the field of ageing and age-related diseases and provide high-end, interdisciplinary research and comprehensive education for young scientists aiming at a top career in aging research. Our goal is to train a new generation of biomedical scientists who will make fundamental scientific discoveries into the basic biology of ageing and may translate them into improvements in health and life for people as they grow older.

Number of award(s): 15 fully funded PhD fellowships will be offered.

Duration of award(s): These PhD Fellowships are offered for three-year.

What does it cover? The doctoral programme includes seminars and courses in ageing research as well as practical career development opportunities. Students receive a full three year scholarship for the duration of the programme. The environment is international.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. Please enter the following reference number in the online application form: GS2-14HPCA.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is February 24, 2014.

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