If you're an aspiring researcher passionate about making groundbreaking discoveries in molecular medicine, the CeMM International PhD Program in Molecular Technologies and Systems Medicine is the perfect opportunity for you. This international, interdisciplinary, Fully Funded PhD program offered by the prestigious Research Center for Molecular Medicine (CeMM) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Vienna is designed to train the next generation of scientists. Focused on innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for diseases such as cancer, inflammation, immune disorders, and aging-related conditions, the CeMM PhD Program provides comprehensive training and support to help you achieve your research goals and make a significant impact in the field of molecular medicine. Here are the details!
CeMM International PhD Program 2025 Summary
Program Name: CeMM International PhD Program in Molecular Technologies and Systems Medicine.
Host Country: Austria
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree with honors or a master's degree in a related field.
Funding: Full Funded, Covers research costs, university fees, work-related travel expenses, salary, and health insurance
Award Duration: 4 years
Awarded degree: A PhD degree awarded by the Medical University of Vienna.
Application Deadline: January 21, 2025
Scholarship Benefits
Comprehensive Funding: Covers all research costs, university fees, work-related travel expenses, salary, and health insurance for 4 years.
Interdisciplinary Training: Exposure to various fields such as genomics, proteomics, molecular and cell biology, bioinformatics, systems biology, chemical biology, and more.
International Collaboration: Opportunity to work with an international team of scientists and medical doctors.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access to cutting-edge technologies and resources.
Mentorship: Supervision by top scientists and support from the entire CeMM faculty.
PhD Degree: Awarded by the Medical University of Vienna.
Participating Institutions and Areas of Focus
1). Participating Institutions
PhD candidates will be involved in research with CeMM, Medical University of Vienna, CCRI St. Anna Children’s Cancer Research Institute, AITHYRA (Research Institute for Biomedical AI).
2). Thematic areas of focus
The 2025 CeMM PhD Program will focus on the thematic areas of infection, immunity, metabolism, cancer, rare diseases, network medicine, design chemistry, patient-derived
organoids, bioengineering and ageing research. These areas are built on the pillars of genomics
and proteomics, molecular and cell biology, epigenetics and genome integrity, bioinformatics, machine learning, systems biology, chemical biology and organic chemical synthesis, high-throughput genetics and high content automatic imaging.
Programme Structure
The CeMM PhD Program is a unique blend of practical training, lectures, and mentoring that builds on the guidelines of the Medical University of Vienna (Doctoral Program UN94). At CeMM, the PhD studies begin with a 3-month Introductory Program to prime the students for their research work, to develop the mindset of a critical and responsible researcher, and to form a peer network.
During the studies, there will be mandatory course work in the first two years, including basic seminars and propedeutics in molecular medicine, cell biology, and ethics, dissertation seminars and regular Journal Clubs. CeMM institute-wide seminars are held weekly, where students have the opportunity to present their work on a regular basis and receive valuable feedback from Faculty. Towards the end of the first year, each PhD student will nominate members for their PhD committee, comprising of two established researchers in the respective field, which will convene annually throughout the studies to provide scientific and career guidance to the student.
Eligibility and Requirements
A candidate who holds, or will obtain by September 2025, a final degree in medicine, biology, chemistry, bioinformatics, computer science, engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field.
The minimum qualification required is a four-year Bachelor's degree with honours or a master's degree
Excellent in writing and speaking English
Highly motivated with a keen interest in interdisciplinary teamwork and science.
Open to international applicants.
Application Procedure
Interested qualified candidates can submit their applications through the online application portal after creating an account.
During your application you will be asked to fill in an application form with basic information, to upload a motivation letter, CV, and study certificate/s, and to give the contact details of at least two referees. Before the application can be submitted, at least one of your referees must have completed an online reference. An application will only be considered if a second referee has completed an online reference before the final submission deadline.
ℹ️ Information session
At both 10:00 and 17:00 CET on 8th January 2025, CeMM will host an online information event where you will be able to find out more about doing a PhD at CeMM and applying to the program as well as have the chance to meet and talk directly with current PhD students.
🗓️ Application Deadline: January 21, 2025
📁 For further details, download the [CeMM_PhD_Call_2025_Announcement.pdf]
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