PhD candidates conduct an independent research project in a participating research group within the CCRC research environment. The program combines full-time research with structured supervision and scientific training.

• supervision by a three-member Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC)
• a curriculum of 30 ECTS
• lectures, seminars, methods workshops and retreats
• regular review of project progress
• access to CCRC research laboratories and technology platforms

The general regulations, milestones and formal procedures of the Ph.D. Medical Research are defined by the MMRS. Please use the MMRS website as the authoritative source for eligibility, registration, TAC requirements, curriculum, deadlines, dissertation submission and oral defense.

The CCRC brings together clinical and experimental pediatric research at Dr. von Hauner Children’s Hospital. Its research groups work on a broad range of childhood diseases and molecular mechanisms. PhD candidates benefit from interdisciplinary collaboration and from technology platforms in bioinformatics, flow cytometry, high-throughput sequencing, microscopy, mass spectrometry, biobanking and organoid research.

Applications are accepted once per year. The application period is 1 December to 31 January. The program usually starts in October, at the beginning of the winter semester.

Before applying

1. Check the MMRS eligibility requirements.
2. Read the MMRS application instructions and prepare all required documents and referee details.
3. Submit your complete application through the MMRS application portal before the deadline.

After the deadline, complete applications are reviewed by the program selection committee. Shortlisted candidates are invited to an online interview. Applicants are informed of the outcome by email.