PhD: Regenerative Therapies ,Charité – University Medicine Berlin • Berlin

Berlin-Brandenburg School for Regenerative Therapies • Charité – University Medicine Berlin • Berlin

Degree	Doctoral Degree
In cooperation with	The BSRT works in close association with the Berlin-Brandenburg Center for Regenerative Therapies (BCRT). It is a joint initiative of the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin, Universität Potsdam, Max Planck and Helmholtz institutes and other high-ranking research institutes in Berlin and Brandenburg.
Course language(s)	English
	Courses are held in English (100%). Participants can choose to write their doctoral thesis either in German or in English.
Admission semester	Winter semester only
Beginning	Please visit our website at www.bsrt.de for the starting date of the programme.
Programme duration	Three years
Application deadline	Please visit our website at www.bsrt.de for the application period.
Course content	The BSRT international PhD programme comprises a series of courses, seminars and research projects designed to equip the students with the essential skills to become effective scientists in Regenerative Medicine. Highly-motivated young scientists will find ample opportunities for independent research and interaction between biological, engineering and clinical research. Each student will receive joint supervision by top-class researchers from different disciplines.

Tuition fees	No tuition fees
Enrolment fees	Approx. 270 EUR per semester. Fee includes a semester ticket covering public transport in the Berlin metropolitan area.
Costs of living	Funding by the BSRT will cover all living expenses.
Funding opportunities within the university	The BSRT provides stipends for a year. Students will receive approx. 1,400 EUR per month. After one year the stipend holder will get a contract (TV Charité) about 65% for two years.

Language requirements	Participation in an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL, IELTS or similar tests is highly recommended. An English test is not required if you are a native speaker or if you can prove that at least two years of your education were in English or at least one year was spent in an English-speaking country.

Academic requirements	Biology Track: Applicants must hold a Master’s, a German Diploma or an equivalent degree in biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, bioengineering, immunology or veterinary medicine. A Dr rer nat degree will be awarded from the Humboldt-Universität, Freie Universität, Technische Universität or Universität Potsdam. A Dr vet med (veterinary medicine) will be awarded from the Freie Universität. Engineering Track: Applicants must hold a Master’s, a German Diploma or an equivalent degree in physics, chemistry, material science or engineering. A Dr Ing. will be awarded by the Technische Universität. A Dr rer nat will be awarded from the Humboldt-Universität, Freie Universität, Technische Universität or Universität Potsdam.
Where to apply	Please apply only online at: www.bsrt.de You will find detailed information about the programme, the application requirements and the application procedure on this website.