The IRTG provides a structured, interdisciplinary and mentor-based training program for all fellows funded by the Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1292. Under the auspices of TransMed, the doctoral candidates are offered to obtain a PhD, a MD/PhD or a Dr. rer. nat. degree. It is also open for medical students, clinician scientists, and postdocs. The program is mandatory for all doctoral candidates funded by the CRC.