The NCT Heidelberg School of Oncology (NCT HSO) offers fellowships in translational cancer research for scientists (PhD / Post Doc) and physician scientists (MD / MD PhD) with strong commitment to translational cancer research.

The aim of the NCT HSO is to foster interdisciplinary oncology for an optimized development of current clinical therapies, and to rapidly transfer scientific knowledge into clinical applications through a comprehensive concept of translational and preventive oncology. With NCT HSO a tailored education is provided, which encompasses clinical and research training and career development activities for fellows in laboratories, research groups and clinical departments within specialized curricula at National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT) Heidelberg, German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) or Heidelberg University Medical School (UKL-HD).

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Complete application papers must be submitted by 15.08.15 via email to sigrid.ziegler@nct-heidelberg.de and must include:

• One page statement of research interest (including research proposal);
• Curriculum vitae;
• List of publications (including awards);
• Copy of the latest degree certificate (officially acknowledged);
• Two letters of recommendation.

For general inquiries, please contact Dr. Sigrid Ziegler, coordinator NCT HSO (sigrid.ziegler@nct-heidelberg.de).