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DKFZ Postdoctoral Fellowships in Germany 2026

Awarded by German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Post Doc

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Varies

Eligible Courses

selected research programs

Eligible Nationalities

open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)

Provider

German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)

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Overview

German Cancer Research Centre is offering DKFZ Postdoctoral Fellowships in Germany, 2024 to motivated and talented young scientists who wish to conduct research at DKFZ.

Eligibility for DKFZ Postdoctoral Fellowships in Germany:

  • Applicants are required to hold a Ph.D. or MD qualification to be eligible.
  • Applicants who are at an early stage of their career and hold a Ph.D. for no longer than 2 years are preferred for DKFZ Postdoctoral Fellowships.
  • Applicants who submit their thesis before November of the running year are eligible to apply.
  • Internal candidates are ineligible unless they have been recruited to the DKFZ not longer than 6 months before the application deadline.

Documents Required:

  • One-page motivation letter (including a summary of your research interests).
  • Curriculum vitae, including publication list. 
  • Copy of degree credentials (originals, transcripts, and translations if relevant).
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • All the applications must be submitted in English.

Selection Criteria:

  • Applicants are selected based on their academic quality which is demonstrated through outstanding publications. 
  • Applicant's research awards and prizes will be taken into consideration.

Value of DKFZ Postdoctoral Fellowships in Germany:

The successful applicants will receive an annual salary that will be negotiated during the recruitment.

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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

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  • The deadline of DKFZ Postdoctoral Fellowships in Germany 2026 is Expired.
  • DKFZ Postdoctoral Fellowships in Germany 2026 is offered to Post Doc degree.
  • DKFZ Postdoctoral Fellowships in Germany 2026 is offered for selected research programs.
  • DKFZ Postdoctoral Fellowships in Germany 2026 is open for: open to all nationals.
  • DKFZ Postdoctoral Fellowships in Germany 2026 is offered by German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ).
  • DKFZ Postdoctoral Fellowships in Germany 2026 covers Partial Funding, Varies.