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Country of study
Germany · Essen
Target level
Postdoc
Fields of study
Health

The real funding

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Dates

Applications close
15 March 2027Deadline 15 March 2027 (application colloquium on 29 April 2027)
Other deadlines
  • 15 September 2026Deadline 15 September 2026 (application colloquium on 5 November 2026)

Application steps

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  1. Step 1: Submit your application via the University Medicine Essen application portal.
    With whom
    You
    By when
    15 March 2027 — 15 March 2027
    Documents to provide
    • Completed application form
    • Tabular CV including list of publications
    • Copies of certificates (certificate of the medical examination, approbation certificate, doctorate certificate)
    • Two letters of reference from the mentors (clinical and scientific)
  2. Step 2: Take part in the application colloquium (Bewerbungskolloquium) and present your project.
    With whom
    You
    By when
    29 April 2027 — 29 April 2027

Where to apply

Medizinische Fakultät der Universität Duisburg-Essen (University Medicine Essen) (opens in a new tab) · Clinician Scientist Programm (UMEA) · University Medicine Essen (Universitätsmedizin Essen)

Official title (in German): Clinician Scientist Programm - University Medicine Essen Clinician Scientist Academy (UMEA)

Edition Call 2027 · Verified on 1 November 2026

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Official website of Medizinische Fakultät der Universität Duisburg-Essen (University Medicine Essen): karriere.ume.de

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