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Dresden International Graduate School for Interdiscip­linary Life Sciences (DIGS-ILS)

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Who we are and what we do

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About us

Find out about who we are, what we offer, and whom we are looking for. Our page includes some interesting facts and figures as well as a map of participating institutes.
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Research

Four different but interconnected research fields, more than 90 groups, and a top-level environment to do research. Find out everything you need to know about the research at the DIGS-ILS.
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Curriculum

At DIGS-ILS, we support our doctoral students not only in acquiring sound scientific knowledge, but also in developing valuable additional skills. Discover how we accompany them on their journey and foster these skills alongside their research project.
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Dresden International Graduate School for Interdisciplin­ary Life Sciences (DIGS-ILS)

In 2006, the TU Dresden successfully applied to the German Excellence Initiative, facilitating the foundation of the Graduate School DIGS-BB, now DIGS-ILS. Since then, the DIGS-ILS has become one of the most renowned international PhD programs in the field of Biomedicine and Bioengineering (the BB in the original name!) – and beyond. In almost 20 years, the research fields covered by our groups have broadened to include many more life sciences. The name change to DIGS-ILS in 2024 reflects this diversification.

Our Mission:

“We foster critical thinking and early independence. Our mission is to promote excellence in science by inspiring our talented PhD students to become innovative research leaders. Our curriculum goes beyond traditional scientific training to support both scientific and personal development.”