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Our Mission

The International Helmholtz Research School for Diabetes is at the center of cutting-edge scientific research at the Helmholtz Diabetes Center and its partner institution, the Alberta Diabetes Institute. Doctoral researchers engage in international and innovative research projects that enable new approaches encompassing molecular research and translational application. Read more...

Summer Internship Program in Diabetes and Metabolism at the Helmholtz Munich

A student-tailored internship program with a focus on diabetes and metabolic diseases that will enrich your practical and professional experience

Do you have passion for diabetes and metabolic research, curiosity and a desire to expand your career opportunities?

Our summer internship program (SIP) at the Helmholtz Diabetes Center (HDC) at Helmholtz Munich provides a unique opportunity to pursue top-notch research in diabetes and metabolic diseases! You will work side-by-side with talented and dedicated researchers from the HDC. You will be integrated in an international team that is engaged in translational discoveries while growing both personally and professionally in this stimulating environment. Read more

Intern positions are limited and admission to the SIP is competitive. 

Application call 2026: CLOSED!

30.06.2026

13th Helmholtz Diabetes Conference: Abstract submission deadline extended!

Good news for everyone who would still like to submit their work to the 13th Helmholtz Diabetes Conference: the abstract submission deadline has been…

11.06.2026

Pop-up Exhibition: Diabetes Uncovered @ Deutsches Museum

From May 15–17, 2026, visitors to the Deutsches Museum had the opportunity to explore the fascinating world of diabetes research at our pop-up…

07.05.2026

Save the Date: Pop up exhibition@Deutsches Museum

We would like to draw your attention to our upcoming pop-up exhibition “Diabetes in Focus/Diabetes Uncovered”, organized by the International…

06.05.2026

HRD Research, Careers and Community Day 2026 - Brings Researchers Together

On May 5, 2026, the Helmholtz Research School for Diabetes (HRD), together with members of the doctoral researcher organizing team, hosted the HRD…

30.04.2026

HRD Industry Visit: Exploring Biotechnology Careers at Proteintech

On April 29, 2026, the Helmholtz Diabetes Research School organized an industry visit to Proteintech in Martinsried for doctoral researchers from…

International Helmholtz Research School for Diabetes

 

Why you want to join!

  • Excellent scientific training and state-of-the-art technology platforms at the Helmholtz Diabetes Center and the Alberta Diabetes Institute - two of the world’s leading institutions in Diabetes research
  • Innovative projects linking our understanding of mechanisms underlying diabetes to the development of new approaches in prevention, diagnosis and treatment
  • International research groups and research exchanges between the two centers
  • Scientific networking at international conferences and within the great community of diabetes researchers
  • Translational training - from bench to bedside
  • Interactive guidance and a clear mentoring structure
  • Individual career development and support
  • Professional training in management, leadership and communication
  • Employment contracts from the Helmholtz Zentrum München and a doctorate from either the Technical University Munich, the Ludwig-Maximilians-University or the University of Alberta

... and last but not least: Munich and Edmonton, beautiful cities to live in!

 

 

Summer Internship Program 2025 Video

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Summer Internship Program 2024 Video

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Summer Internship Program 2023 Video

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