Mildred Scheel Doctoral Program – Funding Medical Doctoral Theses in Cancer Research
The Mildred Scheel Doctoral Program, supported by German Cancer Aid, offers financial support to medically trained students and licensed physicians conducting an outstanding scientific doctoral thesis in cancer research. The research must be conducted in a designated laboratory in Germany.
Target Group
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Medical students
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Licensed physicians (in Germany or abroad)
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Must demonstrate scientific interest and commitment to cancer research
Funding Details
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Funding is tied to a sabbatical semester or two consecutive semesters dedicated exclusively to research
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Grantees are expected to use lecture-free periods adjacent to sabbaticals exclusively for the doctoral project
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Funding periods are fixed and cannot be shifted
Funding Periods
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8-month sabbatical
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Summer Semester: 1 March – 31 October
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Winter Semester: 1 August – 31 March (following year)
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12-month sabbatical (two consecutive semesters)
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Summer + Winter: 1 March – 31 March (next year)
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Winter + Summer: 1 August – 30 September (next year)
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Submission Deadlines
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April 2, 2025, 1:00 PM CET
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For sabbatical starting in Winter Semester 2025/2026 or later
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September 16, 2025, 1:00 PM CET
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For sabbatical starting in Summer Semester 2026 or later
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Submission includes printed documents and email copy received by the deadline
Application Requirements
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Completed application form
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Master data form
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Data processing consent form
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Adherence to additional approval conditions
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All forms and instructions available through German Cancer Aid
Where to Apply / Contact
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Website: https://www.krebshilfe.de
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Dr. Matthias Serwe – [email protected]
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Dr. Kerstin Matejka – [email protected]
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