First Indo-German International Graduate School on Molecular and Cellular Glyco-Sciences - MCGS (open to all nationalities)

MCGS - more than just a PhD

The First Indo-German International Graduate School on „Molecular and Cellular Glyco-Sciences - MCGS“ has launched its first call for applications for doctoral studies beginning in October 2009. Highly motivated students of all nationalities with a strong background in natural or life sciences can apply for a fellowship to pursue a demanding research project of their own design, aiming at elucidating structure/function relationships of glyco- or glyco-interacting structures and their role in e.g. cell-cell communication, human or plant disease progress or protection, etc., in selected top quality research groups at Universities and Research Centres in Münster, Germany, and Hyderabad, India.

MCGS is for you,
- if our are interested in becoming an excellent, broad-minded, independent researcher;
- if you are interested in a research based career in the life sciences with the clear goal of understanding basic principles to develop novel and reliable applications e.g. in prevention or treatment of human diseases or in crop plant protection;
- if you want to study in a scientifically stimulating environment together with an international and interdisciplinary group of fellow doctoral students;
- if you want to be not only prepared for the intercultural challenges of the 21st century but to actively participate in shaping the transitions from emerging to industrialised countries, from agricultural and industrial into technology- and knowledge-based societies;
- and if you have a strong record of successful studies and scientific research with clearly above average grades as well as proven social and interpersonal interests and skills.

Please visit www.uni-muenster.de/MCGS for further information
- on the MCGS research groups, their scientific interests, expertises, and infrastructure;
- on suggestions for possible projects to be pursued in the framework of MCGS;
- on the MCGS study program and opportunities, including Summer and Winter Schools;
- on the application procedure to become a MCGS member;
- and on news upon upcoming events such as the regular MCGS Network Symposia.