International Clinician Scientist (f/d/m) for iPRACTIS

supports internationally trained researchers aiming to build careers in academic medicine. Over three years, participants will deepen their research experience on a translational research project while working towards integration into the German academic and healthcare system.

The international clinician scientist program

offers:

• 36 months of structured clinical and scientific training based on an individually tailored career plan
• Individualized support in navigating the process of medical degree recognition in Germany and developing German language proficiency
• Funding for materials, travel, and publication
• Individualized support from a personalized mentoring team
• A curriculum to acquire key competencies [including data management and analysis, GCP clinical investigator certification (GCP-Prüfarztkurs), project management]
• Regular evaluations and feedback meetings
• A full onboarding program and integration into a strong Clinician Scientist Network

Clinical expectations: Participants will achieve recognition of their medical qualifications along with sufficient German language skills for clinical practice, allowing future specialist training and medical practice in Germany.

Research expectations: Participants will develop as a

researcher (according to the European Framework for Research Careers), including submitting their first third-party funding application. Participants who complete this process will be ready to pursue an independent research career (

) in roles such as assistant professor, principal investigator, or junior group leader.

To apply, candidates must:

• Hold a completed medical degree (from outside Germany)
• Have initial research experience (completed R1 to early R2 based on European Framework for Research Careers)
• Have not yet completed specialist clinical training (residency or German 'Facharzt' / 'Weiterbildung' equivalent)
• Be committed to pursuing a career combining clinical practice and research

In order to consider your application, we require that you submit the completed “iPRACTIS Application Template” (

) as well as a cover letter and detailed resume (in table format), a

and copies of certificates (medical examination certificates, doctoral degree certificates, high school diplomas, and other relevant certificates and documents. If the documents are not in German or English, a certified translation is requested). Please submit your application as a single PDF file directly to