Belgium : PhD Positions in Biomedical Sciences

PhD Positions in Biomedical Sciences, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium

Leuven International Doctoral School Biomedical Sciences

13 Fully-funded PhD Positions available
The mission of the Leuven International Doctoral School Biomedical Sciences is to train young biomedical researchers to explore the fundamentals of living systems at all levels - from gene to cell to body and mind - and to leverage that knowledge to improve human health.

For 2009 we can offer up to 13 fully-funded PhD positions in the following doctoral school programs:

• Cancer (2 fellowships)
• Cell Signaling and Therapeutics (3 fellowships)
• Drug Design and Development (2 fellowships)
• Emerging Concepts in Cardiovascular Medicine (4 fellowships)
• Immunology and Microbiology (1 fellowship)
• Molecular and Stem Cell Medicine (1 fellowships)

Successful applicants will perform doctoral research under the supervision of a promoter who is affiliated to one of the doctoral school programs. In addition, the doctoral training includes thematic education and encourages PhD students to develop transferable skills.

PhD students are expected to finalize the doctoral training and research within a period of four years.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic (under)graduates in any relevant biomedical area with an excellent study track record.

Please consult our website for further information on the projects and the application procedure.

Deadline for application is January 5, 2009.

Doctoral school website: http://gbiomed.kuleuven.be/phd/