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Graduate school

Structured phd program at the max delbrück center.

The MDC Graduate School  provides a structured training program for doctoral researchers within the MDC Research Program "Systems Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases" .

Doctoral researchers at the MDC conduct their research in the areas of Cancer Research , Cardiovascular and Metabolic Diseases ,  Disorders of the Nervous System , Medical Systems Biology , Clinical Research ,  Immunology & Inflammation , Single Cell approaches , Translational Vascular Biomedicine and Data Science & Artificial Intelligence .  

The Graduate School currently hosts more than 350 PhD researchers with the share of doctoral researchers coming from abroad reaching 65% .

Special research schools

https://www.mdc-berlin.de/special-research-schools

Close day-to-day supervision of doctoral researchers by the group leader is complemented with a Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC), consisting of the PhD supervisor and two additional scientists. Annual TAC meetings provide advice and formalized guidance of the doctoral project progress, from the research project outline to the preparation of the dissertation.

In addition to annual Thesis Advisory Committee meetings (TACs), training at the MDC Graduate School includes: 

• scientific and research-related training, including lectures, seminars and workshops
• a menu of personal skills development activities (soft skills, language courses, career development)
• outreach and presentations activities, such as presentations at meetings/ conferences or science communication activities
• a variety of additional activities (e.g. scientific event organisation)

The MDC Graduate School curriculum is intended to provide each doctoral researcher with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully complete the dissertation project, and move on to the next step in their careers, inside or outside of the academic research.

Whether you are planning to continue your path within academia, or you would like to explore industry, management, or alternative directions, activities throughout your doctoral studies at the MDC are designed to inspire and prepare you for your next career step. 

The MDC is organizing numerous scientific events , conferences, and symposia over the year, including the annual PhD Retreat, Graduation Ceremony, annual PostDoc Day , Career Day and a variety of topic-specific events within the research programs.

Many of those events, such as PhD Retreat or the IPSCC - International PhD Student Cancer Conference , are organized with the support of doctoral researchers who are interested in event planning.

The MDC doctoral researchers register at a university in order to receive their doctoral degree. The MDC  Graduate School  has established partnerships with several Berlin universities, allowing researchers to obtain degrees from   Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin , Freie Universität Berlin , or Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin .

Most doctoral researchers opt for one of the above mentioned universities, but it is also possible to obtain the degree from any other university, as long as joint supervision with the MDC is accepted. 

The MDC Graduate School offers assistance with university procedures of Berlin partner universities . 

The MDC doctoral researchers are  fully funded  through an initial 3-year employment contract with the MDC. 

Salaries are competitive to the national standards, according to  65% TVöD 13  (monthly net payment of approximately 1600 EUR). Health and social insurance are included in the contract, as well as pension scheme.

In many cases, contracts are extended for an additional year. All doctoral researchers are expected to  complete their doctoral research and thesis in 4 years .

The university tuition fees per semester are approximately 350 EUR, and include public transportation ticket.

Read more about the people who make the core of the Graduate School here . 

Grad School Annual Report

https://www.mdc-berlin.de/system/files/document/PhD%20report%202021-2.pdf

Int. PhD Program Brochure

https://www.mdc-berlin.de/system/files/document/PhD%20Booklet%202020%20FINAL_compressed_1.pdf

People in Focus Brochure

https://www.mdc-berlin.de/system/files/document/People%20in%20focus%20MDC%202020%20FINAL_compressed.pdf

The MDC Graduate School curriculum consists of different modules, encompassing individual supervision, scientific and personal skills training, presentation and outreach activities, and more. 

Orientation session

The MDC Graduate office regularly offers  2-day orientation sessions  for the new students, where they discuss university regulations, MDC training activities, Graduate school structure, curriculum and credit system, as well as general topics such as good scientific practice, collaboration or open science, in a small group of new MDC doctoral students, presenting both the Campus Buch and Campus Mitte. MDC orientations sessions are a good opportunity to meet new colleagues, learn about science at the MDC and much more. 

Orientation session: Communication workshop

Supervision and research progress

Over the course of their studies, each doctoral researcher will have at least three meetings with a Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC), consisting of the PhD supervisor and two additional scientists from the MDC or partner institutions. These meetings are intended to provide researchers with advice and formalized regular guidance of the dissertation project progress.

Science and research-related training

The MDC offers a number of lectures, seminars, and courses, necessary for the development of early-career researchers. Courses organised on campus include computational training, biostatistics, data analysis, programming, machine learning, imaging, experimental science and methods, analytical tools and more. Good scientific practice training is obligatory for all doctoral researchers.

Doctoral researchers can apply for travel grants to support their participation in international scientific courses and workshops, or extended visits at a partner laboratory abroad.

Personal skills training

The MDC offers a range of personal skills courses on campus, tailored to the needs of early-stage researchers, including soft skills courses (e.g. scientific writing, communication and presentation, teamwork and networking, intercultural competence etc.), career development training (e.g. career pathway opportunities, grant & fellowship applications, management & leadership) and language courses.

The MDC international PhD Program offers the opportunity for PhD students to attend excellent talks, given by outstanding researchers across diverse research fields, as well as to discuss and network with the invited speakers.  Julia Markowski, PhD student 

Presentations and outreach

PhD researchers are required to present their work to the scientific community on occasions such as the MDC   student seminar presentation ,  PhD retreat, campus symposium or international conferences . Other opportunities include: 

• Teaching opportunities , e.g. in the Gläsernes Labor on campus (only in German)
• Outreach and communication to public (e.g. participation in science-slams, the Long Night of the Sciences , activities in the Gläsernes Labor ).

The MDC Graduate School supports participation in international conferences via travel grants.

Additional activities

PhD researchers at the MDC may get involved in the organization of events such as Graduation ceremony, PhD retreat or other campus events (invitation of external speakers, seminars, journal clubs, Career day etc.).

Facts & figures

The MDC Graduate School currently supports over 380 doctoral researchers working in one of the 88 research groups at the institute or at one of our partner institutions.

The MDC Graduate School, as well as the research schools and exchange programs, are each headed by one or more Program Speakers, and supported by Program Coordinators .

Graduate School 

Mdc graduate school program speaker .

Dr. Hanna Hörnberg 89: Max-Rubner-Haus Room: 0.19a [email protected] +49 30 9406-3583

MDC-NYU Exchange Program

Program speaker.

Project Manager

HEIBRiDS Data Science School 

Program Coordinator 

iNAMES - MDC-Weizmann Helmholtz International Research School in Imaging and Data Science

Program Coordinator

Former programs SignGene – German-Israeli Helmholtz Research School

Program Coordinator 

Dr. Hanna Singer

[email protected]

We wish to establish a platform for the students on campus to communicate and initiate a discussion on the issues that concern you. Please come talk to us about any concerns or ideas you might have. It is important that the PhD students have a voice and a structured way of communicating their needs to the other branches of the institute.

The PhD student representatives are  Olya Oppenheim (Gerhardt lab), Samantha Mendonsa (Chekulaeva lab), Ahla Ghauri (Lee lab), Kerstin Johanna Fentker (Jentsch lab), Sandhya Balasubramanian (Di Virgilio lab), Leonie Milena Rosenberger (Uckert lab), Jacobo Lopez Carballo (Gotthardt lab), Nirmeen Elmadany (Kettenmann lab), Thu Thi Pham (Pischon lab), Somesh Sai (Sauer lab), Elisabeth Baumann (Gerhardt lab), Marta Bastos de Oliveira (Gerhardt lab).

Don’t hesitate to contact us at  [email protected]

We also participate in  Helmholtz Juniors  , which consists of doctoral student representatives from all 18 Helmholtz Research Centers across Germany. This allows scientists across the Helmholtz Association to discuss issues relevant to all centers.

An ombudsperson acts as trusted intermediary and supports in case of problems related to the work at the MDC, independently and confidentially. An ombudsperson counsels, gives advice or helps moderate a discussion.

PhD Ombudspersons

The PhD ombudspersons are elected by the student body and are available to all PhD students, responding to all concerns. They are a contact point for questions, help to resolve misunderstandings, and identify solutions and strategies for conflict resolution. Upon request, the PhD ombudsperson may mediate a discussion between PhD student and supervisor.  Feel free to contact your ombudsperson.

Currently, Daniela Panakova and Matthias Selbach will support you.

Research Ombudspersons

The position of Research Ombudsperson was established in accordance with the recommendations of the German Research Foundation ( DFG ) and is responsible for safeguarding standards of good scientific practice. In cases of scientific misconduct, the ombudsman is the first point of contact for all researchers at the MDC and can advise and assist them in conflict situations.

The Ombudsperson is a MDC group leader, appointed to the position by the directorate of the MDC in agreement with the Scientific Council.

Living in Berlin

Frequent and radical changes through Berlin's turbulent and noticeably present history have transformed the face of the city many times over. But despite this, the city has succeeded in becoming a thriving metropolis, with a population of 3.7 million people.

Extraordinary wealth of cultural opportunities attracts increasing numbers of visitors, making Berlin one of the most popular destinations in Europe. It boasts a lively scene with lots of pubs, clubs, restaurants and cafés. Densely urban areas coexist with large green spaces, nature reserves, lakes and rivers, all within the city boundaries, offering a truly metropolitan lifestyle.

MDC on two campuses

The MDC is situated at two locations in Berlin: majority of infrastructure is located on Campus Berlin-Buch , a modern science and biotechnology park with a clear focus on biomedicine.

Since April 2019, the laboratories and offices of the MDC-BIMSB are located in our new building on  Campus-Mitte .

BIMSB is a part of MDC and located in Berlin-Mitte.

Head of Graduate School

Dr. Michaela Herzig Phone: +49 30 9406 4243 [email protected]

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Graduate School Coordinator

Dr. Sanja Drakulic Phone: +49 30 9406 1506 [email protected]

MDC Academy

Dr. Hanna Singer Phone: +49 30 9406 4205 [email protected]

Administrative Assistant

Annette Schledz Phone: +49 30 9406 4256 [email protected]

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Study Biotechnology in Germany: 21 Universities with 22 English Degree Programs

All important info for international students in germany (2024/2025).

Biotechnology is a cutting-edge field where biological processes are harnessed for technological advancement. It merges molecular biology, genetics, and bioengineering to develop products and technologies that improve our lives. Students explore DNA manipulation, biofuel production, and biopharmaceuticals, learning how to apply living organisms in medical, agricultural, and environmental applications. This field offers practical experience with laboratory techniques, product development, and regulatory issues. Graduates embark on careers in diverse sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food production, and waste management, where they innovate sustainable solutions and tackle global health challenges with biotechnological ingenuity.

Study Programs in English

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€ 0 (19 programs for EU citizens, 14 programs for Non-EU citizens)

€ 10,000 per semester (1 program for EU citizens/Non-EU)

Winter Semester

between April 30 and March 31

Summer Semester

between May 15 and July 15

Top-ranked German Universities in Biotechnology

public Technical University

No. of Students: approx. 47,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 - € 4,000 (per semester)

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No. of Students: approx. 27,000 students

Program Fees: € 0 (per semester)

Tuition Fees

3 english degree programs for biotechnology in germany.

HTW Berlin - University of Applied Sciences Berlin

Mba & engineering life science management.

Technische Universität Dresden Dresden

Physics of life.

Offenburg University of Applied Sciences Offenburg

Biotechnology.

Application Deadlines

Winter Semester 2024/2025

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Winter Semester 2025/2026

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Hochschule Merseburg / Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg Halle (Saale)

Engineering and management.

Friedrich Schiller University Jena Jena

Molecular life sciences.

Philipps-Universität Marburg Marburg

Molecular biotechnology (mbt).

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Cambridge Levels

5 (1 program )

72 (1 program )

B2 First (FCE) (6 programs )

7 (3 programs )

95 (3 programs )

C2 Proficiency (CPE) (5 programs )

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg Halle (Saale)

Pharmaceutical and industrial biotechnology.

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz Mainz

Molecular biotechnology.

University of Göttingen Göttingen

Molecular life sciences: microbiology, biotechnology and biochemistry.

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Anhalt University of Applied Sciences

Program Fees: € 1,160

M.Sc. (Master of Science)

Ansbach University of Applied Sciences

Program Fees: € 0

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg

Constructor University

Program Fees: € 10,000

B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science)

Friedrich Schiller University Jena

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Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Phd studies, enrollment office for phd students.

The enrollment office will be closed from March 29, 2024 to April 2, 2024. We wish you a happy Easter!

• Office location:

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Referat Studierendenservice Unter den Linden 6 10117 Berlin

• Contact person:

Ms. Olga Vorobyeva

• E-mail: [email protected] *

Consultation hour by phone Wednesday 09:00 - 10:00 a.m. Phone: (+49) 30 2093-70330

*If you are already enrolled or registered at HU Berlin, please submit your full name, your enrollment or registration number, your date and place of birth.

If you are not aiming for a degree at HU and only want to complete a few semesters as part of your guest/research stay at HU , you cannot apply for enrollment at the enrollment office. Please contact the International Office with your questions regarding the enrollment process: [email protected]

I. Beginning your doctoral studies: Admission, enrollment and registration

Please find general information for doctoral candidates at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU Berlin) on our Doctoral Candidates Portal .

Please contact the PhD office of the faculty at which you would like to do your doctorate. Notice that there are no fixed deadlines for applying as a doctoral candidate. You get all necessary information on the application procedure directly there. Please find corresponding contact details on the websites of the faculties .

Please submit your application for admission exclusively to the PhD office at the faculty of your choice. Your application must contain all specified documents. Please note, if you have a non German university degree, your documents will be checked for equivalence with the German education system before the application procedure. Any coordination that may be necessary for this process is carried out between the faculty’s PhD office and the department for student services internally. We kindly ask you, do not send any documents to the enrollment office for doctoral studies before you received your admission by the faculty of your choice.

Please submit the enrollment form for PhD studies [ PDF ] and all the required documents as soon as possible, but no later than four weeks after you received the letter of admission from your faculty. If you are employed at HU and prefer to be only registered, please choose the registration-form for a doctorate [ PDF ]. Please send the filled out and signed form with all required documents to the following address

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Referat Studierendenservice Unter den Linden 6 10099 Berlin

or drop them into the mailbox at the Student Service Center (SSC) in the main building of  Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Unter den Linden 6, 10117 Berlin (Opening hours: Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.).

To keep the four-week deadline for enrollment/registration it is sufficient to submit the documents during this period to the enrollment office for PhD students.

Enrollment forms submitted digitally (e.g. as e-mail attachments) cannot be accepted for your enrollment.

You can only enroll for PhD studies after you have received your formal admission in a doctoral-study-program from the PhD office/PhD board of your faculty.

Enrolled doctoral candidates do have a student status and receive a student card (Campus-Card) but cannot receive the semester ticket for public transport. Enrolled PhD students have to pay the semester fees. Enrollment as a doctoral candidate is not contingent upon employment as a staff member at the HU Berlin.

However, if you are employed at HU, you have two options:

Either you enroll or you register for PhD studies. Registration is only possible as long as you are an employee/staff member at the HU Berlin. In case of registration, no fees or contributions have to be paid. But you do not have a status of a student at the HU Berlin and you are excluded from using the discounted semester ticket.

Differences between enrollment and registration for PhD studies

Please enroll for PhD studies within four weeks after receiving the letter of admission from your faculty and submit the following documents:

- the completed and signed enrollment form [ PDF ] incl. details on your educational biography,

- a simple copy of your admission letter from the PhD board,

- the payment confirmation of the semester fee (e.g. a simple copy of the bank transfer). You will find detailed information about the amount of semester fee which has to be paid for your enrollment below under "How much semester fee do I have to pay to be enrolled for PhD studies?".

- a simple copy of the de-registration certificate from your last German university (does not apply if you have never been enrolled at a university in Germany),

- a simple copy of your university entrance qualification (in most cases the secondary school certificate and/or university entrance examination),

- simple copies of your previous university degree certificates (German and/or foreign certificates),

- proof of a scholarship (if applicable).

How much semester fee do I have to pay to be enrolled for PhD studies?

Enrollment for the winter semester 2023/24

Doctoral students have the opportunity to purchase the semester ticket for the months of February and March 2024 when enrolling for the winter semester 2023/24.

Please see this overview for the amount to be transferred for your enrollment:

Enrollment for the summer semester 2024 (01.04.2024 – 30.09.2024)

Starting from the summer semester of 2024, PhD students are not entitled to a semester ticket and are excluded from using the Germany semester ticket.

Please transfer the semester fee of €114.59 for your enrollment in the summer semester 2024.

When enrolling from the beginning of the re-registration period for the winter semester 2024/25 (in the months of June, July, August and September 2024), we ask you to transfer the semester fee for the winter semester 2024/25 as well.

Exemption from the enrollment fee (currently €50)

PhD students who receive a scholarship (e.g. from the DAAD) as part of funding programs that are financed exclusively or predominantly from public funds from the federal or state governments and who submit a proof of this for enrollment can be exempted from the fee for enrollment and re-registration, currently 50 € per semester, in accordance with Section 2 Paragraph 7 of the BerlHG ( § 2 Abs. 7 BerlHG ).

Please find detailed information about the composition of semester fees and contributions here:

https://hu.berlin/rueckmeldung

If you are employed at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and have chosen to register as a PhD student, please submit the following documents within four weeks after receiving the letter of admission from your faculty:

- the completed and signed application registration-form for PhD studies incl. details on your educational biography [ PDF ],

- a proof of employment at HU which contains the begin-date and the end-date of your employment (e.g. a copy of your employment contract),

- simple copies of your previous university degree certificates (either German and/or foreign certificates).

Please note that the enrollment office will not send you a confirmation that your documents have been received . The application deadline is met if your documents for enrollment or registration have reached the enrollment office within one month after your admission for PhD studies.

After we have received your documents, we will check them carefully. If any documents are missing, you will be informed by email or via mail and we will give you a deadline for submitting the missing evidence.

If you submitted all the required documents in full, you will receive a confirmation of completed enrollment/registration by e-mail. In addition, we will provide you with further information (in case of enrollment: e.g. how to create the Campus Card (student ID) or to activate the student HU account).

Please note that the processing of your application for enrollment or registration for PhD studies usually takes at least two weeks after the enrollment office has received all the required documents. Before the start of the semester or shortly after the semester start, there may be longer processing times.

II. During PhD studies: Re-registration, semester fees and semester ticket

Yes, re-registration for the next semester is mandatory. In order to retain your status as a doctoral student and to be able to complete your PhD studies, you must re-register within the re-registration period. Please note the information on the main deadlines for re-registration in your AGNES account and on our website for re-registration .

If you have appropriate reasons, you can apply for a leave of absence as a PhD student by using our application form [ PDF ]. For further information please visit our website .

However, the leave of absence has no influence on the standard processing time of your doctoral studies and your processing time will not be automatically extended for the duration of your leave of absence.

Please complete the extension form ("Bescheinigung über die Verlängerung der Regelbearbeitungszeit der Promotion" [ PDF ]) and have it signed by your PhD supervisor. Then send the signed form to the PhD office of your faculty. Please note that the PhD office may need additional documents from you. Contact the office for more information and procedure details.

If your request has been approved by the faculty’s PhD board, the PhD office will forward the signed form to the enrollment office for doctoral studies.

As a registration for PhD studies is only possible for the duration of your employment at the HU Berlin, you have to enroll as a PhD student after your employment relationship has expired. Please submit the application form for enrollment for PhD studies to the enrollment office. In addition, please submit a proof of payment of the semester fee, a proof of health insurance and an informal letter in which you inform us that you are currently registered for doctoral studies.

The amount of the semester fee depends on two factors:

Whether you want to use the semester ticket and on what date you enroll for PhD studies.

If you want to use the semester ticket and enroll within the first semester month (April or October), the full semester fee including the semester ticket fee must be paid.

If you enroll after the first month of the semester, the semester ticket fee only has to be paid proportionally from the month of enrollment.

If you opt out the semester ticket, the semester fee for the current semester is constant regardless of the month of enrollment.

If you enroll in the last three semester months (July-September or January-March), we ask you to transfer the re-registration fee for the following semester in addition to the semester fee for the matriculation semester.

Please try to re-activate your HU account for students via our Computer and Media Service (CMS) to solve this issue. If this is not possible, please contact the enrollment office for generating a new PIN letter for re-activating your HU account for students.

Please note that a new PIN can only provided via a PIN letter send to you by mail.

III. Finishing your doctoral studies, de-registration

If you do not re-register for the upcoming semester, .e.g. not paying the required semester fee, you will be automatically de-registered (“Exmatrikulation”). If you would like to be de-registered before the end of the semester, please submit the application for de-registration [ PDF ] to the enrollment office for doctoral studies.

Please contact the PhD office of your faculty and clarify whether the enrollment is necessary to defend your thesis and proceed accordingly. If the regular processing time for your doctorate has expired, and you have submitted your thesis and you need to be enrolled in the upcoming semester, ask the PhD office to inform the enrollment office about this. After the enrollment office has received the confirmation from the PhD office and your payment of the semester fee has been received, we will re-register you.

IV. Legal bases

Fächerübergreifende Satzung zur Regelung von Zulassung, Studium und Prüfung der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (ZSP-HU)

Sections 59 and 60 regulate form, procedure and conditions of enrollment and registration as a doctoral student at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin.

V. Additional information

Doctoral regulations of the faculties

https://hu.berlin/promord

Humboldt Graduate School

https://www.humboldt-graduate-school.de

International Scholar Services

https://hu.berlin/issprom

Financing the PhD studies

https://hu.berlin/promfinanz

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10 Fully-funded PhD positions in Biomedical Sciences at the MDC Berlin

Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) invites applicants for PhD positions.

Opportunities are available in the following topics:

• Cardiovascular Biology

• Neuroscience

• Immunology, Inflammation and Cancer

• Systems and Computational Biology

• Metabolism

Application deadline: 6 July 2020.

MDC offers a structured PhD programme in a research-intensive environment, including:

• Excellent scientific, international and supportive environment

• Individual PhD supervision and mentoring

• Advanced scientific, research-related and methods training

• Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure

• Regular lectures and seminar series

• Framework program for personal and career development

• Participation in PhD symposia and retreats

• Travel grants for external courses and conferences

Students may join our MDC-NYU PhD Exchange Program in Medical Systems Biology, iNAMES - German-Israeli Helmholtz International Research School for Imaging from NAno to MESo, or become associated with the interdisciplinary HEIBRiDS Data Science School. The working language of the programme is English .

Berlin is one of the most vibrant cities located in the heart of Europe. It offers an incredible load of entertainment, cultural and recreational activities. The MDC is situated at two locations in Berlin: majority of infrastructure is located on Campus Berlin-Buch, a modern science and biotechnology park with a clear focus on biomedicine, while laboratories and offices of the Berlin Institute for Medical Systems Biology (MDC-BIMSB) are located on Campus Berlin-Mitte. Family-friendly campus offers services to support the compatibility of work and family life, such as campus kindergarten or fully equipped Parent-child room. Join our community of 400 international PhD students and enjoy studying and living in Germany!

Requirements

Who are we looking for?

• You are an enthusiastic student with a strong interest in Life Sciences

• Your degree is in biology, biotechnology, medicine, molecular medicine, chemistry, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics or a related field

• You hold or expect to obtain a Master degree not later than February 2021

We are committed to meet today’s challenges in biology and medicine and realize that excellent science requires outstanding researchers. If you aspire to be one of them – welcome to the MDC!

Application

Applications are submitted through the online recruitment portal.

MDC adheres to principles of responsible research, good scientific practice, openness and transparency, and is committed to setting a good example as a scientific environment where scientists can flourish and grow, independently of their national or ethnic background, functional variation, sex/gender identity/alignment/orientation, family configuration, or other such feature of their persons or contexts.

The required application documents include a research experience and interest letter, university transcripts and certificates, CV, and contact details of two referees. Applications via email can unfortunately not be accepted.

PhD researchers are fully funded through an initial 3-year employment contract with the MDC, according to 65% TVöD 13 (monthly net payment of approximately 1600 EUR). Health and social insurance are included in the contract. In many cases, contracts are extended for an additional year. Salaries are competitive to national standards. The university tuition fees per semester are approximately 350 EUR, and include public transportation ticket.

Four months from the onsite interview week (latest February 2021)

[email protected]

73 Best universities for Biotechnology in Germany

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in Germany ranked based on their research performance in Biotechnology. A graph of 2.95M citations received by 83.8K academic papers made by 73 universities in Germany was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. Heinrich Heine University of Dusseldorf

For Biotechnology

2. Heidelberg University - Germany

3. University of Tubingen

4. Charite - Medical University of Berlin

5. University of Munich

6. Technical University of Munich

7. Hannover Medical School

8. University of Leipzig

9. University of Gottingen

10. University of Ulm

11. Goethe University of Frankfurt am Main

12. Free University of Berlin

13. Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

14. University of Hamburg

15. University of Bonn

16. University of Lubeck

17. University of Erlangen Nuremberg

18. University of Marburg

19. RWTH Aachen University

20. University of Freiburg

21. University of Cologne

22. University of Giessen

23. University of Wurzburg

24. University of Munster

25. University of Regensburg

26. Ruhr University Bochum

27. University of Hohenheim

28. Humboldt University of Berlin

29. Saarland University

30. Dresden University of Technology

31. Kiel University

32. Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg

33. Friedrich Schiller University of Jena

34. University of Duisburg - Essen

35. University of Rostock

36. University of Greifswald

37. Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

38. Otto von Guericke University of Magdeburg

39. University of Konstanz

40. Witten/Herdecke University

41. Braunschweig University of Technology

42. Technical University of Berlin

43. University of Bremen

44. University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover

45. Leibniz University of Hanover

46. University of Stuttgart

47. TU Dortmund University

48. University of Bielefeld

49. University of Potsdam

50. German Sport University Cologne

51. University of Trier

52. Hamburg University of Technology

53. Technical University of Kaiserslautern

54. University of Bayreuth

55. University of Kassel

56. University of Mannheim

57. Osnabruck University

58. Darmstadt University of Technology

59. Aachen University of Applied Sciences

60. Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences

61. Jacobs University Bremen

62. University of Wuppertal

63. Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus - Senftenberg

64. Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg

65. Leuphana University of Luneburg

66. Munich University of the Federal Armed Forces

67. Mannheim University of Applied Sciences

68. Hannover University of Applied Sciences

69. Mittelhessen University of Applied Sciences

70. University of Augsburg

71. Reutlingen University

72. Freiberg University of Technology

73. University of Siegen

The best cities to study Biotechnology in Germany based on the number of universities and their ranks are Dusseldorf , Heidelberg , Tubingen , and Berlin .

Biology subfields in Germany

Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC)

www.mdc-berlin.de

The MDC is an internationally renowned biomedical research center in Berlin. The MDC aims to understand the molecular basis of health and disease and to translate findings as quickly as possible into clinical applications. The ultimate goals are better prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Over 360 PhD students and around 230 postdocs are currently engaged in research in about 80 research groups. To promote clinical translation from bench to bedside, an increasing number of researchers from the MDC are working with physicians within the Experimental and Clinical Research Center (ECRC), which acts as an interface between the Charité and MDC.

Employment Conditions

PhD students will receive an employment contract with the MDC. Salaries are competitive to national standards and employees receive an additional end of the year payment. The contract includes health and social insurance as well as a pension scheme . Employees are entitled to 30 holidays per year in addition to public holidays. In many cases, contracts are extended for an additional year. The monthly minimum gross salary of an EMERALD fellow currently is 4187,45 € (equalling a yearly minimum gross salary of 52.761,87 € , 12 monthly payments + annual bonus payment in November each year).

Research areas and Technologies

Research at the MDC aims to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of health and disease , and translates those findings into medical practice. The research areas of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Disease, Cancer Research, Diseases of the Nervous System, and Medical Systems Biology pursue core activities pursued, and they are complemented in cooperation with twelve clinical research groups of the Experimental Clinical Research Centre (ECRC).

Clinical landscape

MDC and the Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin establishes the Experimental and Clinical Research Center (ECRC). The ECRC integrates clinicians and translational researchers with the research-driven environment of the MDC. It aims to strengthen interdisciplinary activities as well as to shorten the pathway from discovery to clinical applications.

PhD Programme

The MDC International PhD Program provides structured training for biomedical research in Berlin, with close supervision, interdisciplinary scientific expertise, and a range of transferable skills opportunities. MDC supports a highly diverse community of 350 ESRs, 65% of which are coming from abroad. The International PhD Program has been established in 2007 in collaboration with Humboldt Universität zu Berlin and it is since then openly recruiting Phd candidates twice a year.

Life at institute

The Max Delbrück Centre for Molecular Medicine is an internationally renowned biomedical research centre in Berlin. The Campus Berlin-Buch is the largest Biotech Campus in Berlin: more than 50 research institutions and biotech companies are based here, near hospitals. Our research building for Medical Systems Biology (BIMSB) is in Berlin’s Mitte district close to Humboldt Universität and Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin. The MDC aspires to provide all employees with an attractive work environment through an outstanding infrastructure and through collaboration with leading researchers, but also by being a place where tolerance, respect, and good interpersonal relations are paramount.

International community in the city

Frequent and radical changes through Berlin’s present history have transformed the face of the city many times over. Despite this, the city has developed into a thriving metropolis , with a population of 3.7 million people including 750 000 residents of foreign nationality and almost 200 000 university students. Berlin boasts a lively scene with lots of pubs, clubs, restaurants and cafés . Densely urban areas coexist with large green spaces, nature reserves, lakes and rivers, all within the city boundaries, offering a truly metropolitan lifestyle .

Other hosting institutions

August Pi i Sunyer Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBAPS)

Flanders Institute for Biotechnology (VIB)

The Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI)

Instituto Gulbenkian de Ciência (IGC)

Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG)

Institut Curie (IC)

Biotech Research and Innovation Centre (BRIC)

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No 101034290

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One of the most well-liked places to study abroad is Germany , where 3,600 international graduates complete their doctorates annually. Germany has a great reputation for offering excellent higher education, in-depth research, and a range of programmes. Students from across the world are flocking to this beautiful country to take advantage of the fantastic student life there and finish their degrees at their preferred universities.

Germany is one such place that offers various kinds of great courses in Biotechnology like Ph.D. in Biotechnology. The manipulation, change, and replication of genes are done in biotechnology, a branch of modern science, to generate affordable products for the betterment of society. It is a steadily growing global industry with a variety of exciting job prospects. Increasing numbers of applicants are now entering into creating a career in biotechnology and attempting their hands at core research in the expanding sector.  

This blog will assist in explaining the procedure if you’re interested in obtaining a PhD in Biotechnology in Germany.

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Why choose biotechnology in germany, list of phd in biotechnology colleges in germany, eligibility for phd in biotechnology in germany, fees & funding for phd in biotechnology in germany, scholarships for phd in biotechnology in germany, career scope phd in biotechnology in germany, job after biotechnology studies in germany.

A broader branch of biology known as biotechnology uses technology to produce goods made from living things. Studying in Germany is advantageous since the biotech clusters that were built there have become important centres for research and development.

• The QS Global Rankings 2022 list includes more than 22 biotechnology colleges from Germany among the top 200 institutions worldwide
• More than 500 biotech businesses are located in Germany, with 75% of them having a commercial connection to the pharmaceutical sector
• In Germany, public universities predominately make up the elite institutions. Consequently, there are no course costs for international students to pay
• German biotechnologists make an average monthly salary of roughly 12,600 euros. Examine the employment options in Germany!
• Biotech companies driven by artificial intelligence are dominating the industry and anticipate significant growth between 2020 and 2024
• Germany Trade & Invest estimates that in 2020, the 660 biotech businesses in Germany made a record 4.9 billion Euros in revenue and spent about 1.8 billion on R&D

Also Read: Top Universities and Colleges in Berlin | Leverage Edu

In Germany, a PhD programme typically lasts three to four years with a maximum extension of six years, as is the case in several colleges. The majority of PhD programmes in Germany are offered by state universities, which don’t charge students any tuition. In Germany, biotechnology colleges offer the following popular PhD programmes:

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Although each university may have its own unique requirements, the following are the general prerequisites for admission:

Academic requirements: Candidates must have earned a master’s degree in biotechnology, bioinformatics, or a related field from an accredited university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 90%.

Language requirements: Students must pass the TOEFL or IELTS to demonstrate their ability in English. There is no required minimum score, though. The DSH-2 test, which measures German language competency, must be passed by applicants.

Documents: When applying for admission, the following documentation is necessary:

• All transcripts of grades
• Updated resume
• Motivation statement
• Evidence of German language exams

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There are no tuition costs for students applying to PhD programmes at public universities. However, there are extra costs associated with living in Germany and supporting research initiatives. Despite the opportunities for free study, students still need to cover extra costs, for which they might search for fellowships and PhD scholarships in Germany. 

Even though the majority of German universities do not charge tuition for undergraduate or PhD programmes, a student still needs to cover other costs. In addition to living expenses, this also includes health insurance, semester admissions, and donations to student organisations. The following are a few of the well-known scholarship programmes for studying in Germany:

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Germany’s biotech industry is expanding steadily, and there are currently around 27,544 people employed in this field. 

• This industry has seen significant changes since 2014, including a rapid expansion of its market radius. The rationale is that, throughout time, a lot of startups have emerged, collectively increasing the biotech sector’s overall output.
• In Germany, a professional employed in the biotechnology sector may expect to make between 9,500 and 16,500 euros per month.
• Despite more than 50% of people earning 13,700 Euros each month, the payout is comparatively good.
• Qiagen N.V., Rentschler Biotechnologie, and Miltenyi Biotec GmbH are the three largest employers in the German biotech sector. 
• Medical or industrial biotechnology is the foundation for employment in the German biotech sector.

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Given below are some jobs along with the annual salary of the job profiles after pursuing Biotechnology courses in Germany:

A. Students can expect a significant return on investment from biotechnology in Germany. The average income for graduates of this programme is from EUR 52,500 – EUR 66,100 per year.

A. In Germany, the average salary for a biotechnologist is €80,702 per year and €39 per hour. Biotechnologists’ salaries typically vary from €56,088 to €98,295.

A. The majority of German institutions have zero charges on tuition for PhD programmes, and financing is available from numerous government agencies, research groups, and other organisations.

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My daughter has completed M.Sc. Medical Biotechnology through GATEB from Bhartiar University, Coimbatore with highest score and third ranked from the University and trying to pursue her Ph. D. Programme in Medical Biotechnology from Beloved Germany. Financially I am not in a position to send her , she is a brilliant student but due to poor financial condition she could not go aboard. If there is any opportunity she can shine and can do for the Germany as well as for the whole world.

Hey Sanjib. Scholarships is one way to study in Germany. Some of the popular scholarships available for biotechnology students include: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarship, Kaad Scholarship, JN Tata Endowment Scholarship, and MAWISTA Scholarship. You daughter must meet the eligibilty requirements of the scholarship to apply. Moreover, the documents (ex. the academic transcripts, IELTS Score, etc) must be submitted before the deadline. Do note that the deadline for each of these scholarships vary. To learn more about studying in Germany consult the study abroad experts at Leverage Edu.

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PhD position-marine biotechnology: Germany

GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel is a foundation of public law jointly financed by the Federal Republic of Germany (90%) and the state of Schleswig-Holstein (10%) and is one of the internationally leading institutions in the field of marine sciences. Currently GEOMAR disposes over an annual budget of approx. 75 million Euros and has approx. 1000 employees.

In the frame of the EU-H2020-MSC-ITN project MarPipe (Improving the flow in the pipeline of the next generation of marine biodiscovery scientists), GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel is offering a  Early Stage Researcher (ESR) – PhD position  starting on 1st November 2018.

Project description:

MarPipe Consortium is composed of 11 partners based in 8 countries (Italy, Norway, UK, Germany, Belgium, Ireland, Spain, Netherlands) including 3 from the non-academic sector. MarPipe ( http://www.marpipe.eu ) studies the further development of antibiotic and anticancer lead compounds mainly from marine microorganisms. The project trains 11 ESRs in the field of marine drug-discovery, providing them with unique skills towards becoming experts in their research field and to advance their careers in academia or industry. MarPipe PhDs are taught in a programme including training-by-research, joint courses of technical, scientific and transferrable skills, active participation to public scientific events, and an intense inter-sectoral networking exchange plan. The PhD students will be involved in all phases of the drug discovery pipeline and trained to overcome the bottlenecks in this field.

Job description: PhD position at GEOMAR (ESR5): Enhanced chemical diversity of antibiotic molecules from extremophilic microorganisms monitored by metabolomics and chemical imaging

The main aim of the PhD project (ESR5) will be the discovery of new molecules from marine microbes from extreme environments. The project will involve innovative cultivation techniques of the extremophilic microorganisms (by OSMAC and co-cultivation), their extraction, bioactivity testing and metabolome profiling (the latter by LC-MS and 1H NMR), chemical imaging of microbial metabolites in mono- and co-cultures (by DESI-Imaging Mass Spectrometry), purification of the bioactive metabolites (by HPLC) and structure elucidation (by NMR, LC-MS and other spectroscopic techniques). The compounds will then be evaluated for bioactivity against a large panel of assays.

The PhD student will be based GEOMAR, at the Research Unit Marine Natural Products Chemistry/GEOMAR Centre for Marine Biotechnology (GEOMAR-Biotech) and supervised by Prof. Dr. Deniz Tasdemir. Several secondments at MarPipe partner institutions will allow for comprehensive expansion of the PhD study.

Qualifications:

As a successful candidate you should have:

• a successful MSc degree in a relevant field, preferably in microbial natural products chemistry or a related field
• demonstrated experience in lab work and methods in microbiology and natural product chemistry
• some experience in writing publications and conference papers
• willingness to travel
• fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills
• planning and organisational skills
• motivation and capability of creative- and critical thinking, independent thought and experimentation, self-motivation and curiosity

Eligibility By the eligibility criteria in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions H2020 Guide for Applicants ( http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/data/ref/h2020/wp/2016_2017/main/h2020-wp1617-msca_en.pdf ) researchers each applicant must simultaneously fulfil the following criteria at the time of recruitment:

• Mobility At the time of recruitment, the applicant must not have resided or carried out his/her main activity (work, studies, etc…) in the country of the host organization for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to his/her recruitment. Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays are not taken into account.
• Qualifications and research experience The applicant must fulfil the requirements defined for Early Stage Researchers (ESRs): ESRs are researchers who, at the time of recruitment, have NOT yet been awarded the doctorate degree and is in the first 4 years (full-time equivalent) of his/her research career.

Employment conditions: This is a 3-year PhD position starting on 1st November 2018. In the first 22 months, the salary will follow the Marie Sklodowska-Curie rules whereas the 14 following months salary will follow Guidelines for employment of doctoral students at GEOMAR (75% E13 TVöD). The position cannot be split. The PhD student will be based at research unit Marine Natural Products Chemistry/GEOMAR Centre for Marine Biotechnology (GEOMAR-Biotech) and supervised by Prof. Dr. Deniz Tasdemir. Secondments to other MarPipe partner institutions will take place during the PhD project.

Please send your application containing:

• statement of research interests
• names and contact details of three people who agreed to write a reference letter
• original transcripts of Bachelor and Master University Degrees
• copy of valid identity documents

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Deniz Tasdemir by email ( dtasdemir(at)geomar.de ) and visit our website ( http://www.geomar.de/forschen/fb3/fb3-mn/schwerpunkte/ ) and the project website ( http://www.marpipe.eu ).

Please do not contact us by phone about the present state of procedures. However, we will answer all your questions if you send us an e-mail to  bewerbung(at)geomar.de . In doing so, please refer to the keyword.

GEOMAR is a member of the Helmholtz Association and the German Marine Research Consortium (KDM). For further information please visit  www.geomar.de or  www.helmholtz.de .

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10 Biotech Companies in Berlin You Should Know

The vibrant startup scene of the German capital has attracted many biotechs to make it their home. Here are ten biotech companies in Berlin to keep an eye on.

Well-known for its history and rich cultural scene, Berlin is also a hotspot for startups of all kinds ( including us !). As the headquarters of the successful pharmaceutical Berlin-Chemie, and with a large Bayer division, the city is strong in life sciences, supported also by multiple top research institutions such as Charité, the Humboldt and Free Universities, and several Max Planck centers. Berlin also hosts multiple accelerators that support biotech startups, including Bayer’s CoLaborator and Pfizer’s Berlin Healthcare Hub.

Biotechs of all kinds are trying to change the world from their base in this beautiful city. Let’s have a look at some of the most exciting biotech companies in Berlin.

Mologen develops immunotherapies for cancer and infectious diseases. Its lead candidate is a DNA molecule that can influence the activity of the immune system. The candidate drug is currently in Phase III trials for treating metastatic colorectal cancer and in Phase II trials for treating small cell lung cancer. It has also shown promise as an anti- HIV agent.

Founded in 1998, Mologen is one of few European companies (especially at the time) that was publicly listed immediately at launch. Today, it has a market cap of around €40M. 

Founded in 2001, Glycotope has a unique approach for developing cancer drugs. The company focus on glycosylation, a natural process by which proteins are chemically bound to highly specific chains of sugar molecules. The company develops both antibodies optimized against glycosylated cancer targets and biological drugs that are glycosylated with the aim to increase the efficacy and reduce the side effects of the drugs.

Glycotope’s lead antibody candidate is being tested in Phase II clinical trials for ovarian and squamous cell carcinoma. The company recently signed a licensing agreement with Daiichi Sankyo to combine this antibody with the Japanese pharma’s antibody-drug conjugate technology.

Noxxon seeks to combat cancer by blocking the mechanisms tumor cells use to escape from being attacked by the immune system. The company focuses on neutralizing chemokines, signaling molecules involved in creating and maintaining the protective tumor microenvironment. The premise is to combine this technology with cancer treatments to enhance their effectiveness.

Noxxon’s lead candidate is being tested in a Phase I/II in combination with Merck’s Keytruda in pancreatic and colorectal cancer, with results expected later this year. It is also being tested against glioblastoma in combination with radiation therapy.

Founded in 2009, Adrenomed revolves around the development of an antibody treatment against septic shock. This life-threatening condition occurs when the immune system reacts too strongly to an infection, causing blood circulation to fail and damaging multiple organs. The condition has a mortality rate of up to 80%.

Adrenomed’s antibody targets adrenomodulin, a hormone that regulates the correct functioning of blood vessels, with the aim of blocking the effects of a septic shock. The company is currently running a proof of concept Phase II trial with the antibody drug in patients with early septic shock.

Epigenomics specializes in developing non-invasive blood tests for cancer. The company’s expertise lies in the discovery of DNA methylation biomarkers. Methylation is a modification of the DNA that affects the activation or deactivation of genes, which is often determined by the environment. Alterations in methylation patterns are known to play an important role in the development of cancer.

The company has launched a test for colorectal cancer and another for lung cancer and is currently conducting research in tests for prostate, bladder, breast and ovarian cancer.

TissUse builds organ-on-chip technology that recreates the physiological conditions of human organs inside a chip that fits in the palm of your hand. The goal of these devices is to increase the accuracy of preclinical testing, yielding better results than either animal testing or cell cultures.

TissUse builds chips of escalating complexity, ranging from just two organs to a human-on-a-chip that emulates the interactions between 10 organs (intestine, liver, pancreas, kidney, lung, bone marrow, skin, adipose tissue, ovary or testicle, and brain) that are interconnected through a microfluidic circulatory system.

MINT Engineering is an expert in photoreactors for growing microalgae. The company builds custom reactors and supports setting up and maintaining functioning algae photoreactors for customers.

Beyond the conventional industrial bioreactors, the company builds photoreactors that are integrated into the exterior of a building. MINT Engineering built one of these reactors on a building of the EUREF Campus in Berlin. The pipe system is designed to withstand harsh weather conditions and uses the natural sunlight that the building receives every day to grow chlorella and spirulina, two algae used in the production of nutritional supplements.

Myelo Therapeutics focuses on treating one of the most common side effects of chemotherapy, which consists of a reduction in the levels of a type of white blood cell called a neutrophil. Known as chemotherapy-induced neutropenia, this condition leaves patients vulnerable to infections and can be deadly.

To fight this condition, Myelo Therapeutics is developing a small molecule drug that targets the process by which blood cells are created, inducing the production of the precursor cells that will eventually become neutrophils. The drug candidate is currently being evaluated in a Phase IIa trial with results expected soon.

Founded in 2002, Sphingotec is a diagnostics company that develops blood tests for acute medical conditions, such as kidney injury, endothelial dysfunction, heart failure, and sepsis. The technology is based on the detection of specific biomarkers linked to these conditions that have been identified by the company.

Sphingotec has developed a portable equipment that can run an entire blood test anywhere by just loading the sample into a cartridge disc. The company plans to launch its existing blood tests adapted to this portable format.

As its name hints, Cyano Biotech works with cyanobacteria, a group of microorganisms that, like plants, get their energy from photosynthesis. The company screens them in search for natural compounds that have potential applications in cancer, infectious diseases or anti-aging.

In the field of oncology, Cyano Biotech has already identified several compounds with therapeutic potential and is working on their development with an undisclosed partner. The company also offers services related to the development of cyanobacteria strains and their analysis.

Do you know of any other companies in Berlin worth a mention? Let us know! 

A previous version of this article was published on March 2016, authored by Philip Hemme. It has since been updated to include more biotech companies in Berlin. Images via Shutterstock

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Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung Named Chief Curator of 2025 São Paulo Biennial

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Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung , one of today’s most closely watched curators , will serve as the chief curator for the 2025 Bienal de São Paulo .

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Ndikung is also active on the biennial circuit. He was curator-at-large for Documenta 14 in 2017, artistic director of sonsbeek20->24 in the Netherlands, and artistic director of the 2019 and 2022 editions of Bamako Encounters in Mali.

Additionally, he curated the 2019 Finnish Pavilion at the Venice Biennale and as served on the jury of the 2022 Biennale’s Golden Lion awards. He also holds a PhD in medical biotechnology from Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf/TU Berlin, which precipitated his move from Cameroon to Germany in 1997.

In a statement about his appointment, Ndikung said he was “thrilled, honored and humbled to embark on this journey” of curating the next Bienal de São Paulo. The biennial, he said, “is not only one of the oldest and most important biennials in the world, but as one of the very few free-admission biennials, it has proven in the past 73 years to be a biennial of and for the people.”

He continued, “Despite the challenges that biennials are facing around the world, they still serve as important barometers for measuring the sociopolitical pressures of the world. The Bienal de São Paulo seems to me to be a seismograph that not only records the different tremblements the world is experiencing socioeconomically, geopolitically and environmentally, but these records also give us the possibilities of shaping a more just, humanitarian future for all animate and inanimate beings on this planet. I am not only looking forward to continuing my long-term research in Abya Yala at large and Brazil in particular, but also to connecting my current practices as director, pedagogue and curator across geographies.”

Ndikung was selected by a nine-person committee consisting of several of the foundation’s board members, including president Andrea Pinheiro and past president and ARTnews Top 200 Collector José Olympio da Veiga Pereira.

In a statement, Pinheiro said, “In his curatorial work, Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung acts as a driving force that challenges boundaries and contributes to shaping the future of global contemporary art. I am sure that the 36th Bienal de São Paulo will continue to play its provocative role and be attentive to current issues, continuing the developments brought about by our most recent editions.”

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