PhD Fellowships at Max Delbrück Center (MDC) – Fall 2026, Germany

Summary

The Max Delbrück Center (MDC) in Berlin invites applications for its prestigious International PhD Program for the Fall 2026 recruitment round. MDC is home to a vibrant scientific community featuring over 350 PhD researchers, 250 Postdocs, and 82 Research Groups. This recruitment round will be conducted entirely online, including both panel and individual interviews.

Designation

• PhD Researcher / Doctoral Researcher

Key Recruitment Timeline

Research Area

• Biomedical Sciences, Molecular Medicine, Cell Biology, Genomics, and related computational/translational research fields led by MDC’s 82 Research Groups.

Location

• Berlin, Germany (Note: The entire recruitment and interview process will be conducted online).

Eligibility / Qualification

• Applicants must hold (or be about to obtain) a Master’s degree or an equivalent degree in a relevant scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Biochemistry, Medicine, Bioinformatics, Physics, or related fields).
• A strong passion for scientific research and a desire to work in an international, collaborative environment.

Job / Project Description

• Conduct cutting-edge doctoral research within one of MDC’s world-class research groups.
• Access to state-of-the-art scientific infrastructure, advanced training frameworks, and career development resources.
• Engage with a diverse, international cohort of scientists and participate in institutional seminars, doctoral milestones, and regular progress tracking via the MDC PhDLog.

How to Apply

1. Review all detailed information regarding the application steps on the official MDC Recruitment Webpage.
2. Submit your formal application through the MDC PhD Application Portal.
3. For specific inquiries during the application period, you can contact the Graduate Office directly at phdrecruitment@mdc-berlin.de (be sure to include your application number if you have already registered).

Last Date to Apply

• August 24, 2026

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