University of Bonn Fully Funded PhD Position 2026

The Research Training Group (RTG) “ Development and epileptogenesis of dysplasias in the interplay of distinct CNS cell types ” offers an integrated research and graduate program for Ph.D. and MD students at the Medical and Mathematical and Natural Sciences Faculties of the University of Bonn and the DZNE funded by the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)).

Focal Cortical Dysplasia (FCD) is one of the most common types of malformations of cortical development. Pathomorphologic studies of FCD biopsies point to closely linked key neurodevelopmental processes, which represent the core research areas of this RTG:

• neurovascular communication
• microglia-neuron interaction
• neurite and synapse plasticity
• monoaminergic signaling

Projects of this RTG will elucidate the role of these mechanisms in the emergence of the clinically most challenging FCD variants and in their phenotypic manifestations, including seizures and memory impairment. Based on the resulting novel pathogenetic insights, the RTG will develop new treatment strategies.

The University of Bonn offer up to 10 fully funded Ph.D. positions to highly motivated and talented students. The structured Ph.D. program will start on September 1, 2026.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 15, 2026
• ValueFully Funded
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Bonn
• City to studyNorth Rhine-Westphalia
• School to studyUniversity of Bonn
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Future-proof employer
• Payment according to TV-L
• Bonuses & Special Payments
• Advantages of TV-E
• Flexible working hours
• Start with a system
• Company pension scheme
• Most attractive training institution

Requirements

• Applicants with an MSc or equivalent degree in Biology, Cell/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Genetics, Medical Biology, Translational Medicine, or related fields
• Students with excellent academic performance in their BSc and MSc studies, who have a keen interest in the above-mentioned research areas, and are highly motivated to conduct neurodevelopmental and clinically applicable research
• Candidates with very good English skills (C1 level)

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Contact: [email protected]

For more information, kindly visit University of Bonn scholarship webpage.