Events

24. February 2026 - 24. February 2026

HRD Data Blitz Session

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20. March 2026 - 20. March 2026

UniStemDay 2026

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05. May 2026 - 05. May 2026

HRD Retreat

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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: Open now!

05.02.2026

Newly Elected HRD Doctoral Researcher Representatives

We are pleased to announce Katharina Laurent and Lara-Leonie Fetzer as the newly elected Doctoral Researcher Representatives of the International…

24.11.2025

World Diabetes Day Mini Symposium – 14 November

From Muscle Ageing to Metabolism: Discover the Highlights from Our Mini Symposium!

01.09.2025

Summer Internship Program 2025: International Talent, Local Impact

Six outstanding interns joined our SIP for eight weeks of research, seminars, and scientific exchange at the Helmholtz Diabetes Center.

07.08.2025

HRD Grant Writing Challenge 2025

Congrats to Cristina, winner of the HRD Grant Writing Challenge 2025!

04.06.2025

HRD Retreat 2025

Inspiration, insight, and community: The HRD Retreat 2025 in Austria

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

Meet past participants

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Summer Internship Program 2024 Video

Meet past participants

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Summer Internship Program 2023 Video

Meet past participants

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