Education and Training

GRK 2727 establishes a multi-disciplinary qualification program. We teach basic, as well as cutting- edge scientific advances in immunology, with a focus on innate immunity and its impact on disease. GRK 2727 offers an InCheck-tailored program in the context of already existing PhD and MD programs from the involved institutions: HBIGS (Heidelberg Biosciences International Graduate School at Heidelberg University), DKFZ International PhD Program and MEDISS (Medical Structured Scientific Program at Medical Faculty Heidelberg).

The GRK 2727 serves as the platform for PhD/MD students with a common burning interest in innate immunity. The GRK 2727 implements a qualification program, teaching cutting-edge immunology, with a focus on innate immunity and its impact on disease. GRK 2727 students builds a critical mass with common interests, getting together at many occasions, such as kick-off events, science afternoons (SA) and international workshops, to discuss and advance scientific concepts and methods. PhD/MD students receive practical training for techniques needed for their projects in other labs of the consortium, and by our international partners in Stockholm and Vienna. Workshops in Vienna and Stockholm further facilitate the progress of the projects.

Schedule of the structured graduate education: