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… a talented, motivated, and creative young scientist, with the spirit to envision the future direction research will take. We offer you exciting projects, innovative tools and a vibrant research environment to make that future possible.

Biomedicine & Regenerative Biology

Biomedicine & Regenerative Biology

Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology

Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology

Biological Physics & Quantitative Biology

Biological Physics & Quantitative Biology

Bioengineering & Biomaterials

Bioengineering & Biomaterials

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Inflammatory Processes on the Inner Walls of Blood Vessels: New Research Consortium

27 February 2026

Inflammatory Processes on the Inner Walls of Blood Vessels: New Research Consortium

A research consortium from Saarland University and TU Dresden aims to uncover and modulate the precise mechanisms of vascular inflammation, taking a…

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© Annika Kolodziejczyk

How Does Epigenetics Shape Brain Development? Prestigious Grant Supports New Research at the CRTD

23 February 2026

How Does Epigenetics Shape Brain Development? Prestigious Grant Supports New Research at the CRTD

New research project led by Prof. Mareike Albert at the CRTD investigate how epigenetic regulation influences the timing of brain development across…

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New Strategy Against Antibiotic Resistance: BMFTR GO-Bio Funding for B CUBE Researchers

29 January 2026

New Strategy Against Antibiotic Resistance: BMFTR GO-Bio Funding for B CUBE Researchers

A research team at the B CUBE will develop new tools against multiresistant bacteria.

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The Biological Making of Materials – New Research Training Group

28 November 2025

The Biological Making of Materials – New Research Training Group

New DIGS-ILS PhD candidates will be recruited to work in the new Research Training Group, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG)

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See you soon in Dresden

A career in science is among the most exciting and rewarding experiences. Pursuing a PhD is a challenging task that requires commitment, passion and hard work. Guided and trained by experts you will develop the skills needed to become an independent, creative and innovative scientist able to develop your own project ideas.

The Dresden International Graduate School for Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (DIGS-ILS) offers you an extraordinary opportunity to explore your capabilities, to brainstorm your ideas, to develop professionally and personally and to shape yourself as an outstanding scientist. Our mission is to help you become a visionary research leader. To accomplish this goal, we offer a structured training program with exciting interdisciplinary projects and outstanding expert supervision. In addition, built on a strategy of excellence, our PhD program has an open door policy and offers direct access to campus-wide facilities. Our world-class faculty will help you build a network that extends also to our alumni worldwide and will accompany you throughout your life.

I would like to invite you to explore our website and discover the possibilities that our Graduate School offers for your future career. Dig into our research interests; take a look at our faculty and what drives their research; find out about our current PhD students from around the world; and explore the truly interdisciplinary projects, the internship possibilities and the career development opportunities.

The Graduate School team looks forward to hearing from you and to learning about your ideas and research interest. See you soon in Dresden!

Prof. Dr. Gerhard Rödel. Founder and Former Spokesperson DIGS-ILS

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