For our PhD program we are offering: 

11 PhD positions
Start: April 1st, 2026
Duration: 36 months 
Pay grade: TV-L E13, 65%

If we sparked your interest, please apply here: https://karriere.ume.de/job-finder/?search=12910

Please include in your application:

• RTG 2989 PhD application form (please indicate up to three preferred projects)
• CV (max. 2 DIN A4 pages)
• certificates of all degrees, academic records and other relevant certificates
• letter of motivation (max. 1 page)
• letter of recommendation

For our MD program we are offering:    

10 Medical Student Scholarships
Start possible at any time
Duration: 12 months (at least one free semester required) 
Amount: 1095 € / month

Prerequisite: at least one free semester

If we sparked your interest, please send your application in a single pdf file to:
grk2989@uk-essen.de

Please include in your application:

• RTG 2989 MD application form
• CV (max. 2 DIN A4 pages)
• certificates of medical studies exams
• one letter of recommendation (if available)