Image shows graduating CGA class 2022 during the Symposium

CGA Graduate Symposium 2026

The 14th CGA Graduate Symposium took place on May 28, 2026

Image shows the awardees of the Klaus Liebrecht Award 2026, among them Aishwarya Atul Acharya and David Meyer from the Class of 2018 of the Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research.

Two CGA Alumni Receive Klaus Liebrecht Award

Aishwarya Acharya and David Meyer receive the Klaus Liebrecht Award for outstanding doctoral research

Master Programme: Call for applications

The online application portal is opened until July 15, 2026. The master programme will start in October 2026. Apply now!

Join our webinar: Your PhD @ Max Planck – Exploring Doctoral Programs

Date: August 7, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CEST)

CGA Graduate Symposium 2026

Graduate Symposium of CGA class 2022 will take place on May 28, 2026

Calendar

Workshop: Processing and Analysis of Scientific Images (Basic Level)

June 25-26, 2026

Join our webinar: Your PhD @ Max Planck – Exploring Doctoral Programs

Date: August 7, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CEST)

Workshop: Improved Reading for Scientist

November & December, 2026

Workshop: Processing and Analysis of Scientific Images, Advanced

December 7 -8, 2026

What is ageing and why do we age? We train a new generation of outstanding biomedical researchers to unravel the molecular mechanisms of ageing. We invite scientists with a research background in cell or molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, bioinformatics, bioengineering, pharmacology, neuroscience, medical biology, medicine, or related fields to apply for our PhD programme. Join the Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research in Germany and advance your career with a doctoral degree in life sciences!