Cancer Research Academy

The DKFZ Cancer Research Academy (CRA) unites our academic training programs and promotes young scientists at the national and international level.

Missi­on

The DKFZ Cancer Research Academy offers special programs to support outstanding research talent. In an international, diverse, and interdisciplinary environment, the brightest minds are trained and supported in cutting-edge cancer research.
To help them achieve scientific independence, the Academy offers its fellows customized and career-specific training and continuing education opportunities, including a strong network of national and international partners and DKFZ alumni.

Our programs

Open Calls / Applications

Heinrich F.C. Behr Stipends 2025/2026

Are you a medical student at Heidelberg University eager to explore research? The Behr Stipends, under the patronage of the DKFZ and Heidelberg University, offer a one-year funded research opportunity for outstanding students of human medicine. Join a lab at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) to work on your doctoral (Dr. med.) thesis in a world-class environment. Apply by 15 July 2025 and start your path in translational cancer research today!
Apply now!

Richtzenhain Doctoral Prize 2025

The Richtzenhain Doctoral Prize honors outstanding doctoral dissertations in cancer research completed at Heidelberg University or affiliated institutes. Funded by the Walther and Christine Richtzenhain Foundation and awarded by the DKFZ, up to five €2,000 prizes are given every two years. Eligible applicants are doctoral students (Dr. rer. nat., Dr. sc. hum., Dr. med., or Dr.-Ing.) whose cancer research projects were completed with thesis defenses held between 15 July 2023 and 15 July 2025.
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Get in touch with us

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Dr. Katharina Schuh

Coordination Cancer Research Academy
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Prof. Dr. Duncan Odom

Director Cancer Research Academy
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