About Summer Internship
The DKFZ Summer Internship in Cancer Research is an 8-week program for outstanding and ambitious masters students who are interested in gaining laboratory research experience.
Summer Internship Provider
The Summer Internship is organized by the Helmholtz International Graduate School for Cancer Research.
Summer Internship Duration and Detail
Students of the Summer Internship in Cancer Research spend 8 weeks working in a laboratory of the DKFZ, where they will have the opportunity to participate in cutting edge research in cancer-related biology, and to interact with leading scientists in the field as well as fellow students from around Europe.
Students also take part in the Internship Core Course, which covers recent research at the DKFZ via a series of research seminars and will have the opportunity to take part in a soft-skills courses about topics related to scientific presenting and communication. In addition, events with DKFZ PhD students and outings in and around Heidelberg are organized.
Eligibility For Summer Internship
- You must be working towards a masters degree and be able to provide proof that you are enrolled in a university for the full duration of the internship (i.e. until the end of September, 2012).
- You must be able to take part in the full Summer Internship, from 1st August – 30th September, 2012.
- You should also be ambitious, hardworking and have a desire to gain more experience working in the lab.
Application Procedure
Online
Summer Internship Application Deadline
15th February.
Summer Internship Requirement
As part of your application, you will be asked to provide electronic copies (PDF format) of the following documents:
- university registration certificate that confirms your status as a student
- high school certificate(s)
- university transcript of records.
In addition, you will be asked to provide a letter of support from your university supervisor/advisor.
Summer Internship Benefit
We particularly encourage Summer Internship applications from international students. A limited number of Summer Internship fellowships for the Summer School are available, but applicants are strongly encouraged to organize their own funding (approximately 500 Euro per month for accommodation and 250 Euro per month for additional living costs).
Official website for Summer Internship
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