Country: Austria

Program: PhD

Duration: Up to 4 Years

Introduction:

The Medical University of Graz is a renowned medical university located in Graz, Austria. Established in 2004, it is one of Austria’s leading institutions for medical education, research, and healthcare. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, and other healthcare-related fields.

The Medical University of Graz is known for its innovative research initiatives and collaborations both nationally and internationally. It has several research centers and institutes dedicated to various medical disciplines, contributing significantly to advancements in healthcare and medical science. The university operates teaching hospitals and clinical facilities where students receive hands-on training under the supervision of experienced medical professionals.

The Medical University of Graz is committed to providing excellence in medical education, research, and healthcare, preparing future healthcare professionals to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

About Medical university of Graz Scholarship 2024:

The PhD Program “Molecular Medicine” (Medical University of Graz), offers 18 PhD positions with a special focus on cancer research, immunology, lipid metabolism, cardiovascular research and pregnancy. As a PhD student, you will be embedded in an interdisciplinary community of supervisors, fellow students and administrative support. PhD students receive a 3-year contract (1 initial year + 2 years extension) including a competitive salary and social benefits. The possibility of a contract extension for 1 year (4th year) may be possible upon successful completion of a research stay abroad.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for Medical university of Graz , Austria PhD scholarship you must have to fulfill the below criteria:

• Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree equivalent to a Master in any discipline related to Medicine.
• Applicants who have not yet finished their Masters’ degree can apply. But have to be graduate before joining the PhD program.
• The language of instruction is English and applicants are expected to be highly proficient in this language. A certificate of English proficiency is not mandatory for application but must be provided by the selected students before admission to the PhD program.
• The following proof of appropriate English language skills will be accepted:
  • Matriculation certificate in this subject. The school leaving certificate must be preced by at least four years of instruction in this language.
  • Completed studies in English 
  • TOEFL iBT 
  • IELTS 
  • Cambridge Proficiency English CPE 
  • Cambridge Advanced English CAE 

Selection Process:

There will be a three-step selection procedure. Firstly, written applications will be rank. In the second step, selected candidates may be contacted by skype interviews if one or more project leaders have further questions. In last, the top candidates will be invited for a personal hearing with the faculty at the Medical University of Graz on June 17 – 19 2024. Travel costs will be reimburse up to a certain limit (details will be sent together with the invitation). Our Welcome Center will support you with your visa application and entry into Austria.

In case you will not be able to join the on-site hearing, you will have the chance to speak with our faculty members online.

How to Apply . . ?

You have to initially submit an online application form (Link given Below) After evaluating your application you will be further contacted. You do not need to contact the supervisors directly and do not send any documents by regular mail or e-mail unless you are explicitly asked to do so by our staff. There is no application fee.

Deadline:

The last date to apply for Medical university of Graz PhD Scholarship is 24th March 2024.