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International Doctoral Programmes in Germany 3

5 Introduction5 First-rate and flexible conditions for

doctoral studies6 Find the right doctoral programme for you7 Cooperation and networking ensure

world-class research opportunities11 Main funding organisations for research in Germany12 Important German research institutions14 Doctorates “Made in Germany” ensure

professional success15 Studying in Germany16 Excellence Initiative17 Selection decision of the Excellence Initiative18 How to use this brochure

19 Cross-faculty Graduate and Research Schools20 Interdisciplinary research and cooperation

across subject boundaries

89 Languages and Cultural Studies90 Languages and Cultural Studies in general91 Civilisation Studies Education English Studies, American Studies General and Comparative Literature and Linguistics92 History93 Other / Non-European Languages and Cultural Studies Philosophy Psychology94 Romance Languages Theology

107 Law, Business, Economics and Social Sciences108 Law, Business, Economics and Social Sciences in general Business and Economics110 Law111 Political Science Regional Studies Social Science

Contents

4 International Doctoral Programmes in Germany

121 Mathematics, Natural Sciences122 Mathematics, Natural Sciences in general124 Biology130 Chemistry Computer Science131 Earth Sciences132 Geography Mathematics133 Pharmacy Physics, Astronomy

175 Medicine, Sport176 Medicine in general177 Pre-clinical Medical Studies Sport

183 Agriculture, Forestry and Nutritional Science184 Agriculture, Forestry and Nutritional Science in general Agriculture, Food and Beverage Technology Forestry, Wood Economics Land Management, Environmental Architecture

185 Engineering186 Engineering in general Architecture187 Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering / Process Engineering Town and Country Planning

193 Addresses200 More useful information201 Index206 The mission of the DAAD208 Code of Conduct ensures common quality standards209 About this brochure

Introduction 5

First-rate and flexible conditions for doctoral studies

Willkommen! Thank you for your interest in our range of PhD programmes in Ger-many. Home to excellent higher education institutions, Germany offers you a wide range of study choices. In this brochure, you will find comprehensive and current infor-mation on a careful selection of interna-tional doctoral programmes in Germany, along with tips on financial support, accommodation, and career opportunities.

Germany provides a first-rate research environment for doctoral students. Higher education institutions and research insti-tutes in Germany enjoy an outstanding reputation across the globe for their work in all academic disciplines. Undertaking a PhD can be intellectually challenging, but it is certainly worth the effort. It offers you the opportunity to pursue greater depth of knowledge in a specific area. Although

academia is considered to be the most obvious subsequent field of activity for any PhD holder, a doctoral degree also paves the way for a career in industries centred on research and innovation.

You may choose to conduct your doctoral studies individually, or to take part in a structured PhD programme at one of the country’s top research universities. Several independent research institutions, such as the Max Planck or Fraunhofer Institutes (see pages 12/13), offer PhD programmes in cooperation with research universities. A number of universities of applied scienc-es now also collaborate with universities to offer joint doctoral programmes. As a doc-toral student in Germany, you can benefit from numerous funding opportunities and special programmes. Every year, about 29,000 students graduate with a doctorate

in Germany, and the number of foreign students registering for PhD programmes is rising steadily.

The decision to carry out a PhD should not be made lightly. The standard length of PhD studies is three years. If you are going to commit this amount of time to a project, you should have a keen interest in the research area, and know that you enjoy working independently. You should also be happy with the research facilities at the institute with which you will be affiliated, and with the location where you will live during your studies.

This brochure is part of our publication “International Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral Programmes in Germany”. It en compasses 280 doctoral programmes on offer in Germany that are taught almost


exclusively in English. You can find more information about these programmes in our database (www.daad.de/interna-

tional-programmes). You can search for programmes by topic, location, or other factors, and you will find detailed infor-mation about programme content and structure, research priorities, and funding.

In this brochure, most of the programmes published by universities and research insti-tutes share the following characteristics:

■ They are conducted entirely or mainly in English (or in another major foreign language)

■ They include international aspects in their curricula, study periods abroad and / or ties with international guest lecturers and universities

■ They are fully integrated into research networks and cooperate with the respective institutions in their field

■ They guarantee professional mentoring (both within and outside the specific area of study) for international doctoral candidates

There are different ways to go about earning a PhD

in Germany. You can search online for university

departments and professors who specialise in your

field of interest, make contact with them and thus find

a suitable supervisor for your dissertation. Alterna-

tively, you can pick a structured PhD programme, a

possibility that offers particular advantages for inter-

national doctoral candidates. In structured doctoral

programmes, candidates are offered wide- ranging

support over the entire duration of their doctoral

studies. Assistance is provided with everyday prob-

lems such as finding accommodation or opening a

bank account, joint leisure activities are organised,

and intensive support from the university is guaran-

teed. Particularly attractive features of such pro-

grammes include:

■ Structured application procedures

■ Fixed curriculum with a defined duration

■ Access to outstanding technical equipment,

facilitating optimal working conditions

■ Emphasis on teamwork and practical relevance

■ Opportunity to exchange opinions and

experiences with other doctoral candidates

and supervisors

■ Support by several supervisors

■ Teaching of key competencies, for example

presentation techniques or scientific writing

■ Funding is usually taken care of: doctoral

candidates are always exempt from tuition fees,

and the fees for the programme are financed

through grants

Find the right doctoral programme for you

The German higher education system stands out from the crowd with its wide range of possibilities for doctoral edu-cation. Doctoral students can choose between some 150 universities who award doctoral degrees. A choice can be made between public or private, and specialised or general institutions of higher educa-tion. Another reason why Germany’s research and higher education landscape is so attractive is, for example, the excel-lent networking that exists between German universities and non-university research organisations, including such prestigious institutions as the Max Planck Institutes, the Helmholtz Association, and the Fraunhofer Institutes, all offering excellent doctoral education and training. Germany stands out with its research- oriented teaching in graduate programmes. In selected subjects and regions, industry,

universities, and non-university research institutions work closely together, pooling the results of their research and develop-ment effort in networks and clusters. This enables them to exploit synergies in order to draw optimum benefit from their outstanding achievements in research.

Germany, as a land of ideas where educa-tion, science, and research play a central role, is one of the most popular destinations in the world for international students. The decision in favour of one particular location is as individual as the respective research project itself.

Close cooperation with industry also sets German research apart. Many higher education institutions have close ties with German industry, initiating and reinforcing joint research projects and

scientific collaborations. Numerous indus-trial research facilities maintain close net-works with universities and other research institutes. German companies are among the most research-active in Europe. Aim-ing at facilitating the best possible prepara-tion for today’s competitive, knowledge-intensive labour markets, many industrial sectors offer part-time, industry-related and application-oriented research oppor-tunities for doctoral candidates as well as favourable employment prospects for the period after graduation. Research-intensive companies – for example, in the automo-tive industry – are particularly interested in recruiting doctoral students.

Cooperation and networking ensure world-class research opportunities

Introduction 7


International students benefit greatly from structured doctoral programmes

In Germany, a doctorate can be completed in several different ways, depending on subject, research project, type of higher education institution, and individual and organisational requirements. The most common choice to be made, however, is between a traditional, individual doc-torate, on the one hand, and one of the increasingly popular, structured doctoral programmes, on the other.

The traditional, individual path to a doctor-ate offers a great deal of flexibility, but in return demands a high degree of personal initiative and responsibility. The doc-toral student works largely independently on his or her research topic, under the supervision of one professor (Doktorvater/Doktormutter).

More and more doctoral students are opting to study for their degree within a structured doctoral programme. These programmes are very similar to Anglo-American PhD

programmes, in which a team of supervisors support a group of doctoral students. The doctorate frequently entails participation in a clearly structured doctoral study pro-gramme, with compulsory attendance at lectures or seminars and interim assess-ment. Students work steadily at realising their research project within the team, with intensive support from a dissertation com-mittee. These programmes often offer a supporting curriculum, are interdisciplinary in nature, and provide opportunities to acquire soft skills and additional qualifica-tions. In general, the systematic and inten-sive support these programmes offer makes it possible to earn a doctorate in three years. Structured doctoral programmes often have a strong international orientation, with English as the team language. Some of these programmes are even aimed ex plic -itly at international doctoral students. Usu-ally, programme-specific scholarships or jobs secure funding for the doctoral studies.

Examples of structured doctoral programmes offered by universities in Germany are to be found in research training groups fund-ed by the German Research Foundation

I always suspected I would end up in academia in one way or another, but I never could’ve imagined what the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies had in store for me. I have greatly profited from the congenial atmosphere that my colleagues here in Cologne provide, and any student of social science would be envious of the interesting volumes housed in the library. Having the opportunity to travel to the United States as a visiting researcher was particularly rewarding.

Dennis Mwaura is from Kenya. He is a PhD student at the University of Cologne / Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies.

Introduction 9

(DFG). Programmes supported by the German federal states are also offered at individual universities. In non-uni -ver sity research institutions, such as the International Max Planck Research Schools (IMPRS), participation in struc-tured, usually interdisciplinary doctoral programmes is now generally the rule.

■ DFG Collaborative Research Centres DFG Collaborative Research Centres (known as Sonderforschungsbereiche or SFB) are institutions established at universities to facilitate long-term research by concentrating and coordi-nating resources, crossing the bounda-ries between disciplines and institutes. Incorporating projects at non-university research institutions and collaborations with industry, the DFG Collaborative Research Centres offer researchers the opportunity to research and write their doctoral dissertations as part of an interdisciplinary project.

■ DFG Research Training Groups Universities establish Research Train-ing Groups (so-called Graduiertenkollegs

or GRK) to promote temporary and the-matically restricted university projects. Within the framework of a focused but interdisciplinary research programme and a structured training strategy, the next generation of researchers becomes qualified.

■ Excellence Initiative Graduate Schools The graduate schools of the federal government’s Excellence Initiative (see page 16) offered structured doc-toral programmes in an outstanding research environment and a broad disciplinary area. 45 graduate schools, 43 clusters of excellence, and 11 insti-tutional strategies to promote top-level research were funded with more than 2.7 billion EUR over a period of five years. Their goal was to support young scientific talent across disciplines and in international teams. Doctoral students had the opportunity to complete their dissertation in a collaborative research environment. Their facility for inde-pendent research was cultivated and supported through regular courses, colloquia, seminars, and workshops.

Coming to Germany for the IMPRS Molec ular Biology Programme is the best decision I have ever made. The excellent organ isation, enormous academic platforms, and welcoming intercultural environment provide a perfect place for scientific development. The programme offers many workshops, seminars, conferences, scholarships and career forums. As a current PhD student in the department of neurobiology, this provides the perfect training to nurture the scientist in me.

Shrutee Jakhanwal from India is a PhD student in the IMPRS Molecular Biology programme in Göttingen (Lab of Prof Dr Reinhard Jahn).


■ Graduate Schools of the German Federal States Several German federal states (Bundesländer) have established graduate schools as a contribution to the inter-national visibility of their universities. The multidisciplinarity and interdiscipli-nary structure (across subjects and faculties) of these graduate schools are crucial elements in the optimisation of doctoral education and the profiling of strong research and international competitiveness. Within a broad scope of research fields, they offer a struc-tured education for outstanding nation-al and international doctoral students. A specific and quickly accomplished doctorate is made possible through individual research counselling and a comprehensive range of accompanying seminars. Exceptionally gifted students may take part in a fast-track doctoral programme. In addition to the subject-specific education, doctoral students also participate in a qualification pro-gramme, in which key qualifications are acquired and optimised in methods seminars.

■ International Max Planck Research Schools (IMPRS) International Max Planck Research Schools (IMPRS) place special emphasis on international cooperation. Thus, fluency in English is an essential require-ment. Outstanding PhD candidates have the opportunity to complete their doctorates in structured programmes with excellent research conditions. The IMPRS are managed jointly by Max Planck Institutes and universities, where-by IMPRS students have the choice of receiving their doctorates either from a German university or from their home university.

■ Helmholtz Research Schools The Helmholtz Research Schools pro-vide excellent research opportunities for PhD projects. Students benefit not only from lectures, seminars, and lab courses given by experts in the field, but also from courses in transferable skills. In addition, they gain first-hand experience of the environment of a large, multidisciplinary research centre. The educational concept of

the Schools is such that students are directly involved in the organisation and implementation of the educational programme, which strengthens the education and academic skills of the participants and supports their integra-tion into the academic system of the partners from universities or industry.

Tip: You can find more information about undertaking a doctorate in Germany and a database of open positions offered specifically to foreign applicants at: www.phdgermany.de.

Introduction 11

Main funding organisations for research in Germany

3Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

The goal of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

(www.humboldt-foundation.de) is to promote aca-

demic cooperation between scientists and scholars

from Germany and abroad. International researchers

receive fellowships to come to Germany to work on

a research project, and German scientists can carry

out research projects abroad.

Every year, the Alexander von Humboldt Foun-

dation enables more than 2,000 researchers from

all over the world to spend time researching in

Germany. The Foundation maintains a network of

well over 28,000 alumni from all disciplines in more

than 140 countries worldwide – including 54 Nobel

Prize winners.

The Humboldt Foundation was set up by the German

federal government.

3German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

(www.daad.de) is a joint organisation, with member-

ship extending to 239 universities and 105 student

governing bodies. It promotes internationalisation at

higher education institutions and connects people with

Germany by promoting the German language at home

and abroad. The DAAD funds internships and guest

lecturers, provides scholarships for young academics

and researchers, and enables students from develop-

ing countries to participate in postgraduate degree

programmes.

Thanks to its network of branch offices and information

centres on all continents, international students can

find accurate, comprehensive, and current information

about the German higher education system. The DAAD

is supported by the Federal Foreign Office, the Federal

Ministry of Education and Research, and the Federal

Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development,

the European Union, and third-party sources. In 2016,

the DAAD had a total budget of 500 million EUR.

3German Research Foundation (DFG)

Members of the DFG (www.dfg.de) include German

universities, non-university research institutions,

scientific associations, and the academies of science

and the humanities. It is the central organisation

for science and research in Germany and serves all

branches of science and the humanities.

The DFG receives most of its funding from the

federal states and the federal government. In 2015,

its budget totalled about 3 billion EUR.

The DFG supports individual projects and research

collaborations on a competitive basis, and offers

awards for outstanding research achievements, along

with funding for scientific infrastructure and scien-

tific cooperation. The DFG supports projects from all

scientific subject areas and in particular promotes

interdisciplinary cooperation between researchers. As

the voice of science in political and social discourse,

it counsels and partakes in political decision-making

processes with scientific expertise.


3Fraunhofer-GesellschaftThe Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.de) is

one of Europe’s largest application-oriented research

organisations, promoting and conducting applied

research in an international context. With a workforce

of about 24,500, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft operates

a total of 69 institutes and research units. The

organisation’s core task is to carry out research of

practical utility in close cooperation with its custom-

ers in industry and the public sector. Research at the

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft focuses on current, chal-

lenging issues in the areas of health care, security,

communication, mobility, energy, and the environment.

More than 70% of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft’s

contract research revenue is derived from contracts

with industry and from publicly financed research

projects. Almost 30% is contributed by the German

federal government and the governments of the

federal states in the form of base funding. Its annual

research budget totals 2.1 billion EUR.

3Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres

With about 38,000 staff at 18 scientific-technical and

biological-medical research centres, the Helmholtz

Association (www.helmholtz.de) is dedicated to

pursuing long-term research goals, and to maintain-

ing and improving the livelihoods of the population. In

order to do this, the Helmholtz Association carries out

top-level research to identify and explore the major

challenges facing society, science, and the economy.

Its work is divided into six strategic research fields:

Energy; Earth and Environment; Health; Key Technolo-

gies; Structure of Matter; and Aeronautics, Space,

and Transport.

With an annual budget of about 4.5 billion EUR, the

Helmholtz Association is one of Germany’s largest

scientific organisations.

3Leibniz AssociationThe Leibniz Association (www.leibniz-gemeinschaft.de)

is an umbrella organisation connecting 88 independ-

ent research institutions whose focuses range from

the natural, engineering, and environmental sciences

via economics, spatial sciences, and social sciences

to the humanities. Leibniz institutes address issues

of social, economic, and ecological relevance. They

conduct knowledge-driven and applied basic research,

maintain a scientific infrastructure, and provide

research-based services.

The Leibniz institutes are funded jointly by the federal

government and the federal states, and employ some

18,600 individuals, including almost 9,500 researchers.

The entire budget for all the institutes is approximately

1.8 billion EUR.

Important German research institutions

Introduction 13

3Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science (MPG)

The Max Planck Society (www.mpg.de) is an inde-

pendent, non-profit research organisation. Since its

establishment, no fewer than 18 Nobel laureates have

emerged from the ranks of its scientists. Today,

83 Max Planck Institutes conduct basic research in

the natural sciences, life sciences, social sciences,

and the humanities. Max Planck Institutes focus on

research fields that are particularly innovative or

particularly demanding in terms of funding or time

requirements. Their research spectrum is changing

continually. New institutes are being established to

find answers to forward-looking scientific questions,

while others are closed once their research field

has been widely established.

The Max Planck Society attracts scientists from all

over the world. More than 6,000 foreign visiting and

junior researchers work at the various Max Planck

Institutes each year. One-third of the Max Planck Direc-

tors and half of the PhD students hold a non-German

passport. Among postdocs, the figure is even higher,

at 80%. The International Max Planck Research Schools

(IMPRS) offer junior scientists excellent research

opportunities, providing them with extensive support

and a fruitful environment which fosters their develop-

ment. The doctoral students currently working at the

International Max Planck Research Schools hail from

85 different countries.

Through its subsidiary, the Max Planck Innovation

GmbH, the Max Planck Society ensures that scien-

tific breakthroughs lead to economic success by

bringing patents and technologies onto the market and

assisting founders in setting up new companies.

The Max Planck Society is funded to a large extent

by the federal and state governments.


Doctorates “Made in Germany” ensure professional success

Earning a PhD will not only test your mastery of a field of study, but also your endurance and dedication. But in the end, when you have successfully completed the courses, independent study, writing, dissertation, and defence, you will have achieved the highest degree that can be awarded in your field. However, a PhD is not merely a prerequisite for a career in academia or research. It can also open the door to leading international companies and to the upper echelons in the world of business.

According to research presented by Kien-baum Consultants, the time and effort you spend working on a PhD will be repaid handsomely with excellent career prospects. Doctoral graduates are highly employable, and even those employed outside academia can put their research skills to good use in

their work. On average, specialists with a doctorate earn about 20,000 EUR more than those without a PhD.

Cutting-edge research on a national and international scale

German research institutes and universities attract scientists from all over the world. Ground-breaking scientific advances and the development of technological innova-tions help to reinforce the competitive strength of the German economy. Com-mitted to excellence in its research activities and with regard to environmental compat-ibility, the German research landscape enjoys an outstanding reputation. Interna-tional students benefit from studying for a doctorate in Germany. They can develop their own networks, which also make them more interesting for potential employers.

Introduction 15

Studying in Germany

It is a challenging time, arriving in a strange city to study, and the task of find-ing and organising all of the necessary information can be daunting. The Interna-tional Offices at universities and research institutions will help you right from the beginning of your stay in Germany. Often someone will come and pick you up at the airport or train station, and staff members will help you to open a bank account and deal with the necessary formalities. The Student Services (Studentenwerke) will help you to find accommodation in dormito-ries or on the private market. Tutors are on hand to answer your questions and will often arrange welcoming parties at which newcomers can make first contacts. Further information is available at www.internationale-studierende.de/en.

Tuition fees and living expenses

The majority of German universities and research institutes are subsidised by the government, and tuition fees are not usu-ally charged for doctoral studies at publicly funded German universities. However, if you choose a course at a private institution of higher education, the fees charged can be considerable, amounting to several thousand EUR per semester.

Of course, you will have to be able to cover your living expenses while you are studying. According to figures from the German National Students’ Association (Deutsches Studentenwerk), most students have a budget of 918 EUR at their disposal (on average), although actual costs will vary significantly depending on your life-style. Rent usually accounts for one-third

of total costs. The amount of rent you will pay will depend on whether you find your room on the private market or in a student residence and, even more importantly, on the city in question. Large cities like Hamburg, Munich, or Cologne are the priciest, as are traditional university towns like Freiburg or Heidelberg. On average, students pay about 300 EUR per month for rent.

Funding

There are various ways of funding your doctorate. In a structured doctoral pro-gramme, students are often offered (fixed- term) employment or they receive a schol-arship. Financing an individual doctor-ate can be more challenging. Doctoral students are often employed as research associates on (part-time) contracts at the


Excellence Initiative

Launched in 2005 by the German federal and state

governments, the Excellence Initiative aimed to

strengthen Germany’s research landscape in the long

term. The Excellence Initiative was run jointly by the

German Research Foundation and the German Council

of Science and Humanities. Its aim was to help

universities realise cutting-edge research projects

that served to raise their profile in the international

science community. To this end, the universities were

encouraged to establish internationally visible,

competitive research and training facilities, thereby

enhancing scientific networking and cooperation

between the participating institutions. The universities

also created excellent training and career conditions

for young researchers.

The second round of funding (2012–2017) had a budget

of 2.7 billion EUR. The total funding for the first-round

projects was 1.9 billion EUR.

The Excellence Initiative focused on three lines of

funding: “Graduate Schools”, “Clusters of Excellence”,

and “Institutional Strategies”.

The title “University of Excellence” was awarded to

universities that had successfully established at

least one cluster of excellence, at least one graduate

school, and a promising institutional strategy. In the

media, these universities are commonly referred to as

“elite universities”: they include Freie Universität (FU)

and Humboldt-Universität (HU) in Berlin, Technische

Universität (TU) and Ludwig Maximilians University

(LMU) Munich, the universities of Bremen, Cologne,

Heidelberg, Tübingen, and Konstanz, RWTH Aachen,

and TU Dresden. Furthermore, 45 graduate schools

and 43 clusters of excellence were selected to

receive funding.

The Excellence Initiative will be continued as the so-

called Excellence Strategy, which will provide substan-

tial research funding for years to come. The funding for

graduate schools that were previously funded within

the framework of the present Excellence Initiative will

typically be continued with university funding.

Additional information is available on the website:

www.dfg.de/excellence_strategy.

home institute of their supervisor. They are deployed in teaching and contribute to research projects.

If your grades are very good and if you can provide excellent references, you can try applying to one of the many scholar-ship programmes that support foreign students. The largest provider of scholar-ships is the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). You can find more infor-mation about funding opportunities at: www.funding-guide.de.

Check advertisements for doctoral posts for young researchers. The largest job market for scientists and researchers – in higher education, at research institu-tions or in industry – can be found at: www.academics.com.

Introduction 17

Selection decision of the Excellence Initiative

Key

G Graduate Schools

E Clusters of Excellence

S Institutional Strategies

Lower Saxony

North Rhine- Westphalia

Rhineland- Palatinate

Saarland

Hesse

Baden-Württemberg

Bavaria

Thuringia

Saxony-Anhalt

Saxony

Brandenburg

Berlin

Mecklenburg- Western PomeraniaHamburg

Bremen

Schleswig-Holstein

Kiel U G/E

Lübeck U E

Hannover U EHannover MedH E Berlin HU G/E/S

Berlin TU G/EBerlin FU G/E/S

Göttingen U G/E

Bielefeld U G/EMünster U E

Hamburg U E

Bremen U G/E/SBremen JU G

Oldenburg U E

Bochum U G/EDüsseldorf U E

Köln U G/E/SAachen RWTH G/E/S

Bonn U G/EGießen U G/E

Frankfurt (Main) U E

Darmstadt U G

Mainz U G/E

Saarbrücken U G/E

Kaiserslautern TU G Mannheim U GHeidelberg U G/E/S

Karlsruhe KIT G

Stuttgart U G/E

Tübingen U G/E/SUlm U G

Konstanz U G/E/S

Freiburg U G/E

München LMU G/E/SMünchen TU G/E/S

Augsburg U E

Regensburg U G

Erlangen-Nürnberg U G/E

Bayreuth U GBamberg U G

Würzburg U G

Jena U G Chemnitz TU E

Dresden TU G/E/S


This brochure is divided into chapters, each covering a different study field. The table of contents on page 3 gives an overview of all subjects featured in the brochure, along with the page numbers on which programmes in these subjects are to be found.

At the beginning of each section is a table with basic information about all the pro-grammes listed in this section. The pro-grammes are sorted alphabetically, first by subject and then by location.

Some programmes offer more detailed information in the form of half-page advertisements. These programmes are marked with the symbol ^ in the tables, and the relevant page number for the advertisement appears underneath the symbol. These advertisements are also

sorted alphabetically and are to be found after the tables in each section.

If you would like to search for higher edu-cation institutions in specific locations, go to the index at the end of this brochure (pages 201–205). The page numbers for programmes listed in tables are printed in normal font, and the page numbers for adver tisement pages are printed in bold font.

You can find up-to-date and more detailed information on each study programme at www.daad.de/international-programmes. Just enter the course ID (you will find this in the tables) to look up a specific programme.

How to use this brochure

Cross-faculty Graduate and Research SchoolsCross-faculty Graduate and Research Schools

20 Cross-faculty Graduate and Research Schools

Many different paths and steps lead to a doctorate, and a number of universities have set up graduate schools and research academies to support their talented researchers. Science and research have been crossing borders for a long time, and global issues and job markets often demand collaboration in international and intercultural teams. The graduate schools strive to prepare their doctoral candidates for leading positions in science and industry.

Some university structures, such as the TUM Graduate School at the Technische Universität in Munich or the Research Academy Leipzig at Leipzig University, are all-encompassing organisations covering all doctoral research at the respective insti-tution. Others support interdepartmental collaboration on one overarching theme,

connecting doctoral researchers with postdocs and professors in a shared work environment to support the development of joint research projects and to promote mutual learning and exchange. This approach is pursued, for example, by the Integrated School of Ocean Sciences in Kiel.

Best possible conditions for advancement of young researchers

The aim of the graduate schools is to support academic work and provide serv-ices, starting with welcome services for all doctoral candidates and applicants and ending with events relating to career orientation. In order to succeed in their doctoral programmes and projects, young researchers must acquire qualifications that go beyond the writing and publish-ing of their research work. Increasingly

complex research topics require an inter-disciplinary and team-oriented approach, as well as intensive involvement in an academic environment. The graduate schools thus promote transferable skills and encourage doctoral candidates from different disciplines to build networks with one another. With their offer of a comprehensive range of services and consultation for doctoral research, the graduate schools are instrumental in helping doctoral candidates to complete their doctoral degree successfully and within the agreed time limit.

Interdisciplinary research and cooperation across subject boundaries

Cross-faculty Graduate and Research Schools 21

These interdisciplinary graduate schools are open to doctoral students from all departments:

■ GRADE – Goethe Research Academy for Early Career Researchers, Frankfurt am Main, page 46

■ Graduate Academy, Heidelberg, page 66

■ Graduate Research School (GRS), Cottbus & Senftenberg, page 40

■ GraduateCenter, München, page 80

■ Heine Research Academies, Düsseldorf, page 42

■ InGrA – International Graduate Academy, Halle (Saale), page 56

■ MArburg University Research Academy (MARA), page 78

■ Research Academy Leipzig, page 74■ Ruhr University Research School,

Bochum, page 36■ Trimberg Research Academy (TRAc),

Bamberg, page 28■ TUM Graduate School, München,

page 82■ University of Bayreuth Graduate

School, UBTGS, page 32

Varied interdisciplinary programmes

There are also interdepartmental graduate schools, which cover interdisciplinary subject areas but are not comparable to the umbrella organisations described above. If you are interested in a specific field, it would be worth taking a look at the support these programmes can offer you.

AICES, the Aachen Institute for Advanced Study in Computational Engineering Science, for example, conducts interdisci-plinary research at the interface between mathematics, computer science, and engineering, bringing together more than 25 university institutes as well as external research institutions such as the Max Planck Institute for Iron Research in Düssel dorf and the Forschungszentrum Jülich. The Helmholtz Graduate School Environmental Health (HELENA) is also a collaboration between university and non-university researchers. In this collabo-ration, the Helmholtz Zentrum München, Technische Universität München (TUM), and Ludwig Maximilians University Munich (LMU) come together to offer research

opportunities and an interdisciplinary platform for structured PhD training in Environmental Health.

All interdepartmental graduate schools in this brochure offer scientific training and lectures in their main research areas, along with specialised workshops to improve your professional skills. The curriculum will expand your scientific horizon while providing you with the skills you will need in order to complete your dissertation and embark on your professional career.

These interdisciplinary graduate schools offer interdepartmental programmes:

■ Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS), page 26

■ Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies, BIGSAS, page 30

■ Bonn International Graduate School for Development Research (BIGS-DR), page 38

■ Göttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences, page 54


■ Graduate School: Aachen Institute for Advanced Study in Computational Engineering Science (AICES), page 24

■ Graduate School Human Development in Landscapes, Kiel, page 68

■ Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences (GESS), Mannheim, page 76

■ Graduate School of Economics, Finance, and Management (GSEFM), Frankfurt am Main, page 48

■ Graduate School of Life Sciences, Würzburg, page 86

■ Graduate School of the Cluster of Excellence: The Hamburg Centre for Ultrafast Imaging, page 58

■ Hannover Biomedical Research School, page 62

■ Helmholtz International Graduate School for Cancer Research, Heidelberg, page 64

■ HIGRADE – Helmholtz Interdisciplinary Graduate School for Environmental Research, Leipzig, page 72

■ Integrated School of Ocean Sciences (ISOS), Kiel, page 70

■ International Giessen Graduate Centre for the Life Sciences (GGL), page 50

■ International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC), Gießen, page 52

■ LEAD Graduate School & Research Network, Tübingen, page 84

■ MDC International PhD Programme, Berlin, page 34

■ PIER Helmholtz Graduate School, Hamburg, page 60

■ SAOT Erlangen Graduate School in Advanced Optical Technologies, page 44

All interdisciplinary graduate schools have their own special qualities, which is why it is worth looking into their different pro-grammes in detail. Doctoral students learn to think beyond their own subject area and to examine problems from different perspectives.


RWTH Aachen UniversityGraduate School: Aachen Institute for Advanced Study in Computational Engineering Science (AICES)

The Aachen Institute for Advanced Study in Computational Engineering Science ( AICES) is a graduate school established within the framework of the German Excel-lence Initiative, which aims to promote top-level research at German universi-ties. AICES conducts interdisciplinary research at the interface between math-ematics, computer science, and engi-neering, as reflected in the collaboration between more than 25 institutes from eight aca demic departments as well as the Max Planck Institute for Iron Research in Düssel dorf and the Forschungszen-trum Jülich. The Graduate School sets out to advance the various thrusts of computational engineering science: mod-elling, simulation, analysis, and optimisa-tion. Research at AICES addresses the full

spectrum from theory to applications, with the goal of improving the ability to model engineering problems, including physical, mechanical, and biological systems. These problems take many forms, such as model discovery, model order reduction, optimal control and design, and model-based experimentation. AICES provides an integrated and highly interdisciplinary, fast track, research- oriented training programme from the Bachelor’s to the doctoral level. The Eng-lish language programme is open to a limited number of extremely well-qualified students from around the world with excel-lent backgrounds in engineering, natural sciences, mathematics, or computer science. Admitted candidates receive a stipend. Master’s students at the AICES Graduate School acquire fundamental knowledge in natural sciences, engineering and mathematics, enabling them to analyse results and critically question simulation algorithms or mathematical models. They learn how to choose, adapt, or program

simulation software for a specific problem. These capabilities, as well as the applica-tion of high-performance computers in the process, are necessary in order to meet the scientific and technological challenges of the future. Upon successful completion of the Master’s programme, our students generally continue their studies in pursuit of a doctoral degree. Holders of a Master’s or a “Diplom” degree can also start directly at AICES. Doctoral work is expected to last about three years. Research projects leading to a doctoral degree (Dr rer nat or Dr-Ing) are offered in topics including but not limited to the fol-lowing: computational modelling, numerical methods for PDEs, optimisation and optimal control, computational materials science, computational geoscience, computational biology, bioinformatics, imaging, and high-performance computing. Current research projects culminating in a doctoral degree (Dr-Ing or Dr rer nat) can be found in many application areas.

Service p Financial support p Structured research and supervision p Research training / Discussion p Key skills development / Career advising p Special services for international

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p Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences

p Faculty of Civil Engineering p Faculty of Mechanical Engineering p Faculty of Georesources and

Materials Engineering p Faculty of Electrical Engineering

and Information Technology p Faculty of Medicine

Aachen

4,450

44%

Graduate School

Templergraben 57, 52062 Aachen

+49 (0)2 41-8 09 91 30

[email protected]

www.aices.rwth-aachen.de


University of BambergBamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS)

Researching Real-World Societal Problems The Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS) is a school that joins the Faculties of Social Sciences, Economics, and Business Administration and of Human Sciences and Education at the University of Bamberg. Social, empirical, and educa-tional sciences are major fields of research in Bamberg, and they hold a highly regarded international reputation. Bamberg itself is located in Franconia, a region in southern Germany. A Focused Interdisciplinary ProfileBAGSS seeks to stimulate and guide state-of-the-art doctoral research on vital con-cerns faced by modern, knowledge-based

societies. Specialised research agendas have been grouped into four thematic pillars at BAGSS:1. Education, personal development

and learning from early childhood to adulthood

2. Education and social inequality across the entire life course

3. Changes in human capital, labour markets, and demographic structures and their impact on social inequality in modern societies

4. Governance, institutional change, and political behaviour

These thematic research agendas are linked by a sound methodological base in the empirical social sciences, a shared interest in the interaction between insti-tutions on the one hand, and individual choices and societal processes on the other hand. The substantial problems which BAGSS scholars are concerned with often cross the boundaries of academic disciplines. BAGSS pools the expertise of sociologists, psychologists, educational and political

scientists, economists, demographers, and statisticians to provide state-of-the-art, multi- and interdisciplinary supervision for doctoral researchers. Doctoral Training: Tailored to Your NeedsAt BAGSS, doctoral researchers are sup-ported by a committee of three supervisors. Doctoral researchers also benefit from a structured, well-funded training programme tailored to their individual needs. The lan-guage of instruction at BAGSS is English. You can write and defend your thesis in English or in German. The programme is designed to be complet-ed in three years. During this time, defined milestones will help you and your super-visors to evaluate the progress of the doc-toral research project. Excellent ConditionsBAGSS is funded by the German Science Foundation (DFG) within the framework of the German Excellence Initiative. Our aim is to create an optimal research environment for doctoral researchers and to provide you with every possibility for networking.

Training: Personalised and Responsive p Close personal supervision by three

professors p Individual and flexible course

programme p Methodological and theoretical courses A Community of Scholars p Inter-institutional and international

cooperation p Internationally renowned visiting

scholars p Frequent mini-workshops Financial Support p Scholarships and fellowships available p Research and travel support p Dedicated office space and IT equipment Preparation for the Job Market p Workshops in transferable and

professional skills p Teaching opportunities p Higher education didactics p Career development workshops ApplicationVisit: http://www.uni-bamberg.de/bagss

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Human Sciences and Education p Educational Science p Psychology Social Sciences, Economics, and Business Administration p Political Science p Sociology p Economics p Statistics and Econometrics

p Financial support p Structured research and supervision p Research training / Discussion p Key skills development / Career advising p Special services for international

students p Extra-curricular support / Activities p Frequent mini-workshops p Tailored courses and workshops p Research and travel support p Teaching opportunities

Bamberg

590

20%

BAGSS

Feldkirchenstraße 21, 96052 Bamberg

+49 (0)9 51-8 63 36 30

[email protected]

www.uni-bamberg.de/bagss


University of BambergTrimberg Research Academy (TRAc)

Supporting Research, Establishing Networks Cutting-edge research depends on a lively and productive research environment. It requires a supportive and professional context, one upon which young academics can rely. Given the rapidly changing research environment and the diverse challenges confronting academia, the University of Bamberg decided to establish the Trimberg Research Academy (TRAc) in 2009. TRAc is a service-oriented institution, providing support across the university’s faculties. The University of Bamberg is a medium-sized university with an academic focus on the humanities, social and economic sciences, and human sciences, rounded off by application- oriented computer science.

Providing support for various postgradu-ate programmes (e.g. Bamberg Graduate Schools) is a key pillar of our work. As a service-oriented umbrella organisation for all doctoral candidates, TRAc offers vari-ous forms of support. By pooling requests for interdisciplinary and overarching courses related to transferable skills, TRAc helps to organise and coordinate a range of attractive and useful additional offers for researchers from diverse disciplinary backgrounds. TRAc offers individual advice and support for all doctoral students and organises regular events, such as the annual Young Researcher’s Week. Through these activities, TRAc contributes to the creation of a transparent and rich research environment that young scholars can actively shape, an environment in which they can feel comfortable and which allows them to grow as researchers. TRAc’s core responsibilities also extend beyond the postgraduate level. As a means of attracting highly qualified in-house as well as external scholars, TRAc offers annual events as well as individual con-sultancy and support for postdoctoral

researchers and members of research groups, who wish to associate themselves with the University of Bamberg via third party funded research projects. Apart from an assignment to chairs or institutes, postdoctoral researchers also have the option of conducting autonomous and inde-pendent TRAc projects as full members of the University of Bamberg. Our services for postdoctoral researchers include advice and assistance prior to, during, and after the process of application for funding. Fully aware of the difficulties a highly mobile life often entails for couples and families, several institutions at the University of Bamberg cooperate closely in order to support newly arrived scholars and their partners during their settling-in period. With its versatile and professional support structures for young academics, TRAc serves as an innovative umbrella organi-sation and service-oriented interface. It facilitates networking of young researchers across various disciplines, both within and beyond the University of Bamberg. By providing an overview of possible options

for continuing an academic career after completion of the doctoral period, TRAc also offers orientation and makes a con-scious effort to encourage the development of independent young researchers.

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p Humanities p Social Sciences, Economics and

Business Administration p Human Sciences and Education p Information Systems and

Applied Computer Sciences


students p Extra-curricular support / Activities p Support of equality initiatives p Support of funding proposals

Bamberg

590

20%

Trimberg Research Academy (TRAc)

An der Weberei 5, 96047 Bamberg

+49 (0)9 51-8 63 35 00

[email protected]

www.uni-bamberg.de/trac


University of BayreuthBayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies, BIGSAS

Research on Africa is only possible together with Africa! This credo has proven extremely effective. BIGSAS offers unique opportunities in the international land-scape of higher education. BIGSAS is a unique focal point of interdisciplinary and intercultural academic encounters that brings together junior and senior academ-ics, not only from different continents but also from different parts of Africa. More than 100 senior experts currently men-tor approximately 100 PhD students from 27 different countries. The 96 alumni (as of 1 April 2017) can tell success stories about their subsequent professional careers. The three research areas “ Uncertainty, Innovation and Competing Orders in Africa”, “Knowledge, Communication and

Communities in Motion” and “Negotiating Change: Discourses, Politics and Practices of Development” are tailored to the chal-lenging topics and innovative fields relevant for Africa and beyond. These research areas take into consideration the interests and contributions of the programmes, the doctoral students, and the results obtained from past international workshops and conferences. BIGSAS takes on the chal-lenge of synergetic collaboration with the engineering sciences, an opportunity to initiate collaboration beyond conventional lines of interdisciplinary thought, thus creating an interface between cultural, engineering, and ecological studies on topics of critical relevance for the global future. The structure reflects the impact of BIGSAS both as the nucleus of a growing academic network and as a focal point for guest researchers, institutional partners, and an international academic community in the field of African Studies. The training is based on multi- and interdisciplinary research with a mentorship comprising one supervisor and two mentors from

different disciplines, on specialist training focusing on academic and employment-oriented skills, and on Individual Research Training Plans (IRTP). BIGSAS offers the degrees Dr phil and Dr rer nat, which can be obtained within the course of three years. Programme courses are held in English, French, and German. Participants can choose to write their doctoral thesis in English, French, or German. Portuguese and Arabic are also possible. BIGSAS engages with its six partner uni-versities Université d’Abomey-Calavi ( Benin), Addis Ababa University ( Ethiopia), Moi University (Kenya), Université Mohammed V de Rabat (Morocco), Univer-sidade Eduardo Mondlane (Mozambique) and the University of KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa) in joint degree programmes. In addition, sandwich programmes enrich the training and mentoring structures. BIGSAS includes its partners in steering it as an international academic venture. BIGSAS also maintains high performance strategic partnerships beyond academia to promote the career development of its growing number of alumni.


students p Extra-curricular support / Activities p Individual research and training plan p Completion grants p Support for gender equality measures p Courses and workshops on demand p German and English language courses p Individual coaching

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Faculties / DepartmentsFaculties p Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and

Earth Sciences p Faculty of Law, Business and Economics p Faculty of Languages and Literature p Faculty of Cultural Studies p Faculty of Engineering Science Disciplines p African Linguistics p Anthropology p Arabic Linguistics p Arts in Africa p Culture and Technology in Africa p Development Economics p Development Sociology p Development Studies and

African Politics p Engineering Sciences p English and Anglophone Literatures p English Linguistics p Francophone Literatures p French and General Linguistics p Geography p History of Africa p Islamic Studies p Law with Focus on Comparative Law

p Literatures in African Languages p Media in Africa p Religious Studies p Romance and General Linguistics

Bayreuth

1,200

25%

BIGSAS

Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 3, 95445 Bayreuth

+49 (0)9 21-55 51 01

[email protected]

www.bigsas.uni-bayreuth.de


University of BayreuthUniversity of Bayreuth Graduate School, UBTGS

Renowned for the traditional Richard Wagner Festival (Bayreuther Festspiele), Bayreuth is a small, yet lively university town, centrally located between Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, and Prague. Franconian charm combined with 800 years of history, culture, international relations, business, and research come together to create the unique flair of Bayreuth.

Founded in 1975, the University of Bayreuth established its Graduate School in 2013, as an institution that offers support for doctoral candidates from all academic fields within the University of Bayreuth’s faculties and graduate centres. Specifically, the Gradu-ate School offers support for all doctoral candidates from the following faculties: Mathematics, Physics and Computer

Sciences; Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences; Law, Business Administration and Economics; Language and Literature Studies; Cultural Studies; and Engineer-ing Sciences. The Graduate School further supports Graduate Centres, including: p BayNat – Bayreuth Graduate School

of Mathematical and Natural Sciences p BayKult – Bayreuth Graduate Centre

for Cultural and Social Sciences and Humanities

p BayREW – Bayreuth Graduate Centre for Law, Ethics, Business Management and Economics

p BIGSAS – Bayreuth International Graduate School of African Studies

UBTGS supports its members through professional development and training opportunities, information and advice on issues independent of their fields of research, financial support, as well as information and advice on funding oppor-tunities. Professional development and training includes a range of inter- and transdisciplinary workshops, conferences, and seminars actively targeted towards the interests of the doctoral candidates.

UBTGS also serves to support and advise members during all stages of their doctoral work and career. A kick-off seminar at the beginning of the doctorate gives insight into the necessary procedures and appli-cable regulations for completing a doctor-ate at the University of Bayreuth, as well as the structures of the Graduate School itself.

The Graduate School offers various pos-sibilities for financial support for the beginning period, during gaps, for travel, for candidates with families, and more. Specifically, each member is issued an individual budget.

The International Office of the university supports international scholars through the Welcome Centre. The Welcome Centre assists incoming researchers and their families in all administrative and practical matters regarding their visits or stays at the university and relocation to Bayreuth. If you want to apply for a doctoral pro-gramme in one of our graduate schools, the first step is to directly contact one of the professors in the programme of your

choice and ask whether he or she is willing to accept you as a doctoral candidate.Moreover, the WiN-Academy for young researchers supports its members after completing their doctorate. It offers diverse information and a further qualification programme geared towards the needs of young researchers who would like to remain in science, as well as those who would like to pursue a career outside the university. WiN-Academy also assists young researchers in initiating their own workshops as well as in participating in international conferences by offering conference or travel grants.

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p Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Sciences

p Faculty of Biology, Chemistry and Earth Sciences

p Faculty of Law, Business and Economics

p Faculty of Language and Literature p Faculty of Cultural Studies p Faculty of Engineering Science Centres / Further Institutions: p Bayreuth International Graduate

School of African Studies – BIGSAS p Bayreuth Graduate School

of Mathematical and Natural Sciences – BayNAT

p Bayreuth Graduate Centre for Cultural Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities – BayKULT

p Bayreuth Graduate Centre for Law, Ethics, Business Management and Economics – BayREW

p Financial support p Structured research and supervision p Research training / Discussion p Key skills development / Career advising p Special services for international students p Extra-curricular support / Activities p Language courses p Support, grants for female scientists p Research and travel support p Support for networking initiatives p Starting grants p Individual coaching / career devel op ment p Support of funding proposals

Bayreuth

1,200

25%

University of Bayreuth Graduate School

Universitätsstraße 30, 95447 Bayreuth

+49 (0)9 21-55 77 77

[email protected]

www.graduateschool.uni-bayreuth.de


Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) BerlinMDC International PhD Programme

The International PhD Programme of Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine in the Helmholtz Association offers a struc-tured, research-oriented PhD training in biomedical sciences complemented with career development opportunities. The offi-cial language of the programme is English and our students are fully funded. University partners include Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU), Freie Universität Berlin (FU), and Charité-Universitätsmedizin medical faculty. Over 60 research groups work at the MDC covering the areas of cardiovascular research and metabolic diseases, cancer biology and immunology, neuroscience, medical systems and computational biology, biophysics, developmental and structural biology.

The MDC PhD Programme combines aca-demic research, education, and training from accomplished professors and researchers, access to state-of-the-art technology, and collaboration in a stimulat-ing environment on campus and with our international partners. Students are offered close supervision and monitoring through yearly committee meetings. Research and scientific training is complemented with lecture series, interdisciplinary seminars, specialised workshops, and introductions to new technologies. To foster personal development, we offer a range of soft skills courses tailored towards the needs of PhD students at different stages of their PhD training. New students benefit from cours-es in project management, scientific writ-ing, and presentation, while special career development and networking activities are geared towards helping students advance to the next step in their career. Within the MDC PhD Programme, students have the option to join one of three themati -cally focused PhD programmes: MDC-NYU PhD Exchange Programme in Medical Sys-tems Biology, the German-Israeli Helmholtz-

Research School’s “Frontiers in Cell Signal-ling and Gene Regulation” (SignGene), and the Helmholtz Research School’s “Trans-lational Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine” (TransCard) programme. The MDC-NYU Exchange Programme, run jointly between the Berlin Institute for Medical Systems Biology (MDC) and the Center for Genomics and Systems Biology (NYU), provides doctoral training with fully funded positions and travel allowances. Training is based on a wide spectrum of medical systems biology research and technologies. PhD students carry out the joint research projects of partner labs in New York and Berlin. The SignGene Research School builds on an exceptional network of scientists from MDC, HU and Charité in Berlin, the Technion in Haifa, and the Hebrew Univer-sity in Jerusalem within the areas of cell signalling, gene regulation, and quantitative biology. The programme features special training activities in Germany and Israel, dual mentorship, and prolonged exchange stays in a partner laboratory abroad.

The TransCard Research School is a col-laborative endeavour between the MDC and three universities in Berlin: HU, FU, and Charité. The training in basic and clinical research targets the molecular basis of cardiovascular and metabolic disease with the goal to translate mechanistic insights into improved patient care. The curriculum includes a lecture and seminar series with corresponding e-learning, local and inter-national workshops, and a clinical visits programme. We are committed to meet today’s chal-lenges in biology and medicine and realise that excellent science requires outstand-ing researchers. If you aspire to be one of them – welcome to the MDC! We usually recruit in spring and fall. Please check our website to be informed about current calls, especially in November and May.

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p Cardiovascular Research and Metabolic Diseases

p Cancer Biology and Immunology p Neuroscience p Medical Systems Biology p Computational Biology p Structural Biology and Biophysics


students p Extra-curricular support / Activities p Welcome Centre p Childcare facilities p German classes p Travel grants p Guesthouse accommodation

Berlin

380

43%

Max Delbrück Center (MDC)

Robert-Rössle-Straße 10, 13125 Berlin

+49 (0) 30-94 06 42 56

[email protected]

www.mdc-berlin.de/phd


Ruhr University BochumRuhr University Research School

A new dimension to international research training in Germany Doctoral researchers are welcome to actively contribute to state-of-the-art research at Ruhr-Universität Bochum, one of the most reform-oriented and largest universities in Germany. Doctoral studies at RUB (Dr or PhD) are supported by at least two supervisors and integrated into the international research environment of our 20 faculties. While you earn your PhD in your individual research project, the cross-faculty RUB Research School is the central campus hub for all doctoral researchers on campus, from natural sciences, engineering, life sciences, to the humanities and social sciences.

RUB Research School fosters advanced academic qualification, supports individual career plans, and offers advice to all can-didates prior to and during their doctoral studies at RUB. It supports the university by providing a stable supervision concept, a specified qualification programme targeted at doctoral researchers, and a discussion platform concentrating on doctoral studies. As a consequence, research conditions for doctoral candidates at RUB have improved significantly and consistently. In the past years, RUB Research School has succeeded in shortening the time requirements for the completion of research and increased its publication rates. The attrition rate has also reached a negligible level and transition into the job marked has never been so seamless. This success has led to the implementation of the Research School as a permanent insti-tution at RUB. All doctoral researchers who are enrolled at RUB are members of the Research School. Being organised for doctoral candidates from all disciplines, the activities of the

Research School have established it as a place of inter- and transdisciplinary research. The proclaimed goal of RUB Research School is to foster this academic culture by forming a community includ-ing both established and next-generation researchers. The Research School closely collaborates with all faculties and their existing doctoral programmes. The facul-ties themselves provide their doctoral fel-lows with research-related training and support individual research interests, while the Research School stimulates long-lasting openness for research across all disciplines. Dedicated supervision and mentoring arrangements, training of transferable skills, and various inter- and transdiscipli-nary events such as Science College or Research Day, organised by the Research School itself, unveil professional perspec-tives beyond a purely academic career. Career guidance facilitates important opportunities to receive individual job training and provide useful insights into a variety of job opportunities. Therefore, our doctoral researchers are well prepared

for a career both within academia and outside of it. Graduating with a doctorate from RUB means being a global researcher in a specific research field with cross-discipli-nary perspectives, embedded in an inter-national research environment. Enthusias-tic doctoral researchers contribute to the success of the cross-faculty RUB Research School and its community.

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Life Sciences p Biology and Biotechnology p Medicine p BiochemistryHumanities and Social Sciences p Protestant Theology p Catholic Theology p Philosophy and Education p History p Philology p Law p Economics p Social Science p East Asian Studies p Sports Science p PsychologyNatural Sciences p Mathematics p Physics and Astronomy p Geosciences p Chemistry and BiochemistryEngineering Sciences p Civil and Environmental Engineering p Mechanical Engineering p Electrical Engineering and

Information Technology


students p Extra-curricular support / Activities p Support of international networking

Bochum

3,500

17%

RUB Research School

Universitätsstraße 150, 44801 Bochum

+49 (0)2 34-3 22 81 36

[email protected]

www.research-school.rub.de


University of BonnBonn International Graduate School for Development Research (BIGS-DR)

This doctoral programme is part of the Center for Development (ZEF). ZEF is an internationally operating research insti-tute of the University of Bonn. It operates under the leadership of three renowned professors in the areas of economics, ecology, and social sciences. It is unique in Germany and Europe in terms of its interdisciplinary set-up, internationality ( students from more than 80 countries), and size (around 130 participants at any time). BIGS-DR is conducted in English. It aims at educating highly qualified scientific staff, advisers, and managers for both the private and the public sectors in a devel-opment-oriented context. BIGS-DR offers a broad and interdisciplinary approach to development research and sound training

in theories and methods of selected disci-plines. Practice-oriented field research is to be carried out in developing countries or development-related institutions. Combin-ing theories, methods, and practical expe-rience in the areas of social, economic, and ecological change enables students to explore new fields and be competitive in an international job market. The target group of BIGS-DR consists of young scientists from all over the world with an outstanding Master’s or equiva-lent degree in economics, social sciences, sociology, political science, development and agricultural economics, agronomy, biology, ecology, forestry, mathematics, or earth sciences. Candidates preferably have work experience in national or inter-national research institutions, governments, or the private sector. Interest in interdisci-plinary research is a prerequisite. The complete study period is limited to three years. In the first six to 12 months, students participate in a course programme at ZEF and work with their supervisors on their research plans. Subsequently, the

students travel abroad for 18 months to carry out field research. Having completed their field research, the students return to ZEF to write their doctoral theses and complete the programme. At the end of the doctoral programme, students obtain a doctoral degree, granted by the respective university faculty affili-ated with ZEF. Students may pursue their doctoral studies under direct supervision of ZEF professors, but can also be associ-ated with ZEF while being supervised by a professor from another university. The host institute, ZEF, is a transdiscipli-nary scientific institution with three depart-ments. ZEF’s transdisciplinary research tackles issues relevant to the developing world such as land use, food security, governance, water management, biodiver-sity, renewable energy, health, migration, and environmental and climate change. ZEF has been listed among the world’s leading think tanks for the sixth year in a row. This year, ZEF was ranked in third place among the “Top Science and Technol-ogy Think Tanks” and ranked 22nd among

“University Affiliated Think Tanks” (see http://repository.upenn.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1011&context=think_tanks). ZEF is based in the UN city of Bonn. This location offers a broad network of inter-national science centres, UN organisa-tions, and research as well as development policy institutions, enabling students to participate in joint conferences and work-shops and to benefit from infrastructure and interaction with staff. Please register online at http://www.zef.de and submit all required application documents.



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The Center for Development Research (ZEF) is an interdisciplinary institute with three departments:ZEF A: Department of Political and Cultural ChangeZEF B: Department of Economic and Technological ChangeZEF C: Department of Ecology and Resource Management The three departments work in the following six core research areas: p Land, water, food, and energy p Health, nutrition, and ecosystems p Mobility, migration, and urbanisation p Governance, conflicts, and natural

resources p Innovation, knowledge, and

science policy p Markets and public services

ZEF’s global research and development objectives focus on: p global change p poverty reduction p justice p maintaining diversity p risk management

These objectives are to be implemented via inter- and transdisciplinary research, emphasising gender issues.

Bonn

3,795

23%

BIGS-DR

Genscherallee 3, 53113 Bonn

+49 (0)2 28-73 17 94

[email protected]

www.zef.de


Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-SenftenbergGraduate Research School (GRS)

About BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg:With its 8,000 students, BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg is the second largest univer-sity and the only technical university in the state of Brandenburg. Its degree pro-grammes are highly regarded in Germany and worldwide. Integral to this success are the many opportunities for teaching and research collaboration that BTU actively pursues, not only with other universities and research institutions but also with local small and medium-sized companies as well as large international organisations and enterprises. Research Training at BTU:BTU is a research-driven university with a substantial basic research and applica-tion orientation. We provide a broad range

of possibilities in various fields of research for outstanding candidates from all over the world. All faculties at BTU offer can-didates the conventional doctoral super-vision scheme of individual professional mentoring. Candidates can also apply for international structured PhD programmes in various fields. About the Graduate Research School:BTU established GRS in 2015. It has three primary objectives:1) Promotion of excellent young

researchers2) Strengthening BTU’s research profile 3) Internationalisation of BTU’s doctoral

training programmes To provide you with exceptional services and funding opportunities, GRS cooperates closely with all faculties, the BTU Research Department, and the BTU Welcome Centre. Qualification Programme:In addition to your independent research, GRS also offers you a comprehensive qualification programme that is tailored to the specific needs of doctoral and PhD

candidates. You may choose from a wide array of workshops and courses that sup-port you during the doctoral phase and prepare you for your next career steps. The programme consists of four areas:1) Networking 2) Subject-related qualification 3) Scientific techniques4) Transferable skills training Financial Support:GRS provides doctoral and PhD candidates with various funding opportunities. For instance, we offer travel grants for active participation in scientific conferences and give additional financial support for research stays at top research institutions. A small number of scholarships are avail-able. We also support outstanding gradu-ates who want to apply for a postdoctoral research grant by offering them early career fellowships. These fellowships pro-vide postdoctoral researchers in the early stage of their career with financial support for up to one year to prepare a funding pro-posal to the German Research Foundation (DFG). Furthermore, the research clusters of GRS offer scholarships for doctoral

candidates in innovative fields of research. Particularly international PhD and doctoral students may also receive financial support to assist their supervisors in the teaching activities of specific research projects in their department.

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BTU has six faculties: p Faculty 1 Mathematics, Computer

Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering and Information Technology

p Faculty 2 Environmental and Natural Science

p Faculty 3 Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Energy Systems

p Faculty 4 Social Work, Health Care and Music

p Faculty 5 Business, Law and Social Sciences

p Faculty 6 Architecture, Civil Engineering and Urban Planning

BTU’s research profile comprises four research areas: p Smart Regions and Heritage p Energy Efficiency and Sustainability p Biotechnology, Environment

and Health p Cognitive and Dependable Cyber

Physical Systems


students p Extra-curricular support / Activities p Welcome Centre

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Graduate Research School (GRS)

Platz der Deutschen Einheit 1, 03046 Cottbus

+49 (0)3 55-69 34 79

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Heinrich Heine University DüsseldorfHeine Research Academies

At Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU), you will find an excellent research environment, well-equipped research departments, and a cutting-edge inter-disciplinary research community on one big campus. Your research work will be supported by a complementary pro-gramme of transferable skills and work-shops, offered by the Heine Research Academies, an institution sustained by the three major faculties at HHU. The aim of Heine Research Academies is to advance your career and training as an early career researcher. The graduate academies are open to all doctoral and postdoctoral researchers carrying out research at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf.

Feel at Home and Get ConnectedIf you are interested in pursuing a doctoral degree and undertaking your research work in Düsseldorf, we at Heine Research Academies will be happy to assist you from the very beginning.

Before your arrival, we will assist you with the official paperwork, finding accommo-dation, and setting up contacts on campus. Indeed, one of Heine Research Academies’ main roles is being a continuous contact point and interface between the academic community and the administration on campus. Heine Research Academies will also pro-vide you with a comprehensive, structured curriculum tailored to your needs. The programme is designed to support you as an early career researcher in your scien-tific and personal development (academic and non-academic) and to complement your academic education during and after the doctoral research phase.

Acquire the Proper SkillsTo ensure successful completion of the doctoral education programme, participa-tion in a course on good scientific practice is mandatory. In addition, you will be required to take part in at least three work-shops on transferable skills, including but not limited to scientific writing, scientific presentation, statistical data analysis, communication skills, and project manage-ment skills. Heine Research Academies offer this tailored programme of workshops along with additional supportive courses such as mentoring and career service. As an early career scientist, you will assume key responsibilities above and beyond disciplines or national boundaries. Heine Research Academies offer advice and assistance during the transition proc-ess from PhD work to the professional environment. At Heine Research Acad-emies, we provide individual consulting, coaching, support project management, and team building. Heine Research Academies also serves as an information platform in all matters

concerning doctoral research and the early career research phase. They host a plat-form for doctoral researcher jobs at HHU. They also provide further information on academic career development and links to third-party funding organisations. Build your Network and Stay ConnectedAs a member of Heine Research Acad-emies, you can connect with other researchers at HHU to form a strong aca-demic and social network of peers on campus. Heine Research Academies regu-larly provides possibilities for inter-faculty networking and exchange with other young researchers and HHU faculty at various academic and social events. After successfully earning your doctoral degree or finishing your postdoctoral research at HHU, you can stay in contact with the academic community on campus and follow activities at HHU as a Heine Research Academies alumna or alumnus.

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The interdisciplinary Graduate and Research Academy (iGRAD), the Medical Research School (medRSD), and the Graduate Academy of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities (philGRAD) form the Heine Research Academies, a cross- faculty graduate and research institution. Participating faculties at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf: p Faculty of Mathematics and

Natural Sciences p Faculty of Medicine p Faculty of Arts and Humanities

p Structured research and supervision p Research training / Discussion p Key skills development / Career advising p Special services for international


Düsseldorf

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Heine Research Academies

Universitätsstraße 1, 40225 Düsseldorf

+49 (0)2 11-8 11 34 05

[email protected]

www.hera.hhu.de


FAU Erlangen-NürnbergSAOT Erlangen Graduate School in Advanced Optical Technologies

Today, optics is widely regarded as one of the most important key technologies of this century. Many experts even anticipate that the 21st century will be the century of the photon. Optics and optical technologies impact nearly all areas of life and cover a wide range of applications in science and industry, such as information and commu-nication technology, production, process and particle engineering, medicine, medi-cal technology, life science engineering, as well as energy and environmental technol-ogy. Optics is a key underpinning science and a baseline technology. Innovations in optics and optical technologies are thus important not only for the subject itself but also for practically all other topics and market segments. To fully exploit its vast potential, it is of great importance to adapt

academic education to the requirements of optics and optical technologies. This is a challenging task as optics is extremely interdisciplinary in its applica-tion fields. Physicists, physicians, engi-neers, and other scientists working in many disciplines often use similar optical meth-ods but without close collaboration and thus without knowledge transfer between the disciplines. Because of this diversity and the all-pervasive nature of optics, the efficiency of research and development in optical technology must be improved by better academic education. The graduate education of personally and technically highly skilled engineers and scientists in the broad area of optics and optical tech-nologies will achieve further progress in the development and application of this field, especially at the interfaces between the disciplines of physics, engineering, and medicine. Erlangen provides an excellent environ-ment for the above, hosting several high technology industries and research insti-tutes focusing on optical technologies,

including Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, the Max Planck Insti-tute for the Science of Light (MPL), Uni-versity Hospital Erlangen, the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Systems and Device Technology (FhG/IISB), the Bavarian Laser Center GmbH (blz), and the Bavarian Centre for Applied Energy Research (ZAE). Therefore, the Erlangen Graduate School in Advanced Optical Technologies was established at the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) in November 2006 within the framework of the German Excellence Initiative. SAOT provides an interdisciplinary research and education programme of excellence within a broad international network of distin-guished experts to promote innovation and leadership. Based on joint knowledge in the fundamen-tals of optical technologies, the research and education programme, and the particu-lar research subjects are clustered into the six main topics covered by SAOT p Optical Metrology p Optical Material Processing

p Optics in Medicine p Optics in Communication and

Information Technologies p Optical Materials and Systems p Computational OpticsEach doctoral candidate (DC) chooses three of these major topics which will be deepened in the course of the SAOT programme. One topic builds the frame of the research project a DC works on during his/her doctoral studies and two additional ones form the areas for further specialisation.

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Faculty of Engineering: p Department of Mechanical Engineering p Department of Chemical and

Biological Engineering p Department of Electrical, Electronic

and Communication Engineering p Department of Materials Science

and Engineering p Department of Computer ScienceFaculty of Science: p Department of PhysicsFaculty of Medicine: p Department of Medicine I p Department of Oral and

Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery p Department of Ophthalmology p Institute of Anatomy p Institute of Medical PhysicsFurther Institutions: p Max Planck Institute for the

Science of Light p Bavarian Laser Centre GmbH (blz) p Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated

Systems and Device Technology (FhG-IISB) p Bavarian Center for Applied Energy

Research (ZAE)



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SAOT

Paul-Gordan-Straße 6, 91052 Erlangen

+49 (0)91 31-8 52 58 58

[email protected]

www.aot.uni-erlangen.de


Goethe University FrankfurtGRADE – Goethe Research Academy for Early Career Researchers

GRADE is the central research institution of Goethe University and offers multidiscipli-nary qualification programmes, guidance, and support to researchers during the early stage of their career. We set standards for structured doctoral education and support junior researchers from all faculties. We follow international standards in graduate education and are constantly improving our services in line with the needs and interests of scientists in the early stage of their career. GRADE Centres are the special feature of our academy. They include the main areas of university research at Goethe University, addressing a variety of topics ranging from a focus on detail to the interdisciplinary

and transdisciplinary questions of our world: p GRADE BioMed First: Translating

experimental fundamental research into clinical applications

p GRADE Brain: Understanding the brain from molecules to networks and computation

p GRADE CompuMath: Understanding, proving, and computing

p GRADE Centre for Hadron and Ion research

p GRADE Education: Connecting educational science and didactics

p GRADE Gender: Analysing gender differences, gender orders, and gender relations in the light of current challenges

p GRADE GSEFM: Providing a scientific basis for policy

p GRADE Language: Exploring language as a complex system

p GRADE Normative Orders p GRADE Sustain: Creating an overall

concept for the sustainable development of humanity

How One Can Add Additional Knowledge to ScienceThe purpose of GRADE is to educate out-standing scientific leaders. Therefore, we offer a creative, diverse, and high-quality programme, which is summed up in four tools: GRADE Quality ToolsAn optional supervision agreement which individually regulates the relationship between supervisors and PhD students. The progress of studies is coordinated through regular meetings. To provide further education, we offer a comprehen-sive programme of workshops. Our partici-pants regularly evaluate the programme in order to assure the highest level of qual-ity. In the beginning, during doctoral work and at the end of the programme, multi-day workshops are held to identify indi-vidual talents and create a roadmap for a personal career path. GRADE Personality ToolsWe offer more than just tools that make excellent scientists. With a comprehensive range of personality development tools,

such as workshops teaching communi-cation skills, reasoning, problem-solving strategies in science, or simply showing how one can optimally budget energy, GRADE both strengthens personal qualities and helps to transform weaknesses into strengths. We assist junior researchers in achieving their individual career goals. GRADE Integration ToolsIn cooperation with the Goethe Welcome Centre we provide individual support for the successful start and integration of newcomers at Goethe University Frankfurt. This is rounded off by various social events throughout the year. GRADE Inter-/Transdisciplinary ToolsWithout neglecting basic research, junior researchers should train themselves to consider everything from its finest detail to its entirety. Through special tools, interdis-ciplinary work is encouraged so that junior researchers can assess the value of their own work in relation to the whole.

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Social Sciences and Humanities p FB 01 Law p FB 02 Economics and Business

Administration p FB 03 Social Sciences p FB 04 Educational Sciences p FB 05 Psychology and Sports Sciences p FB 06 Protestant Theology p FB 07 Roman Catholic Theology p FB 08 Philosophy and History p FB 09 Linguistics, Cultures and Arts p FB 10 Modern Languages Life and Natural Sciences p FB 11 Geosciences and Geography p FB 12 Computer Science and

Mathematics p FB 13 Physics p FB 14 Biochemistry, Chemistry

and Pharmacy p FB 15 Biological Sciences p FB 16 Medical Science


students p Extra-curricular support / Activities p GRADE career talks p Roadmap and career planning p Support of inter-/transdisciplinarity p Social support p Individual coaching p Language service

Frankfurt am Main

5,500

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GRADE – Goethe Research Academy

Senckenberganlage 31, 60325 Frankfurt a. M.

+49 (0) 69-79 84 94 11

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www.grade.uni-frankfurt.de


Goethe University FrankfurtGraduate School of Economics, Finance, and Management (GSEFM)

The Graduate School of Economics, Finance, and Management (GSEFM), based in the House of Finance at Goethe University Frankfurt, constitutes an alliance between Goethe University Frankfurt, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, and Darm-stadt University of Technology. Operat-ing in Continental Europe’s primary centre for financial markets and central bank-ing, GSEFM aims to realise the joint vision of these three universities to establish a premier European centre for quantita-tive and research-oriented graduate-level education in economics, finance, and management. GSEFM offers a rich palette of PhD and research-oriented Master’s programmes. These programmes are structured

according to the practice of the best gradu-ate schools around the globe and leverage the interdisciplinary and inter-institutional wealth of the three universities involved. All GSEFM PhD programmes offer a chal-lenging and comprehensive two-year cycle of courses. Having completed their course-work, doctoral students carry out research in an environment conducive to the rigor-ous development of original ideas. Further-more, they engage in the structured inter-action of faculty and students, participate in seminar series, international research networks and conferences, as well as engage in research stays with faculties abroad. The dissertation must be a major piece of research, its chapters having the potential for publication in a peer-reviewed international scientific journal. The research-oriented GSEFM Master’s programmes are unique in that they enable first-year Master’s students to participate in the same set of analytically rigorous and quantitatively oriented courses that are taken by first-year doctoral students. The programmes also provide the option

of joining a GSEFM PhD programme after successful completion of the first year of studies. Key Features of GSEFMEnvironment conducive to frontier research: students benefit from GSEFM’s location in Frankfurt, Continental Europe’s financial hub, as well as from the faculty’s partner-ship with institutions, such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the United Nations, the European Central Bank, the Federal Reserve System, and the Deutsche Bundesbank. A distinguished body of faculty members: GSEFM’s faculty members have a wide range of teaching and research experi-ence from various excellent universities and public institutions in Europe and the United States. GSEFM’s faculty members are involved in key international research networks and have published in leading international journals. A highly talented and vibrantly diverse student body: a large share of GSEFM’s applicants have graduated in the very top

tier of their previous programmes of study, and numerous incoming students have turned down offers of admission from pres-tigious graduate programmes worldwide. Excellent placement record: GSEFM gradu-ates will be capable of taking up research positions at fine academic institutions, or serving as experts in the private sector or in international and national govern men-tal institutions. Past placements include Columbia University, the University of Amsterdam, Xiamen University, the Euro-pean Central Bank, Deutsche Bundesbank, the Federal Reserve System, and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. A welcoming atmosphere: the GSEFM strives to provide dedicated assistance, including “arrival-survival” in the initial weeks, enabling students to focus on their academic success.

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Economics p PhD Programme in Economics p Research Master’s Programme in

Quantitative Economics Finance p PhD Programme in Finance p Research Master’s Programme in

Quantitative Finance Management p PhD Programme in Management p Research Master’s Programme in

Quantitative Management Marketing p PhD Programme in Marketing p Research Master’s Programme in

Quantitative Marketing



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GSEFM – Office of Academic Records

Theodor-W.-Adorno-Platz 3,

60629 Frankfurt a. M · +49 (0)69-79 83 38 03

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gsefm.eu


Justus Liebig University GiessenInternational Giessen Graduate Centre for the Life Sciences (GGL)

The International Giessen Graduate Centre for the Life Sciences (GGL) at Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) offers a three-year, interdisciplinary, structured graduate programme. This combines experimental projects leading to a dissertation with a curriculum consisting of scientific training and a doctoral development programme designed to improve your professional skills. In order to promote an international atmosphere, GGL conducts all communica-tions and events in English.

Upon admission, you will choose one of the 10 research sections as your scien-tific home base. The research sections are based on current topics in the life sciences. These sections offer a structured scientific curriculum organised in seminars, guest

lectures by renowned scientists, and prac-tical courses that you will select accord-ing to your own needs. The curriculum will expand your scientific horizon, while also providing you with skills necessary for your dissertation and your future career. Research Sections p Section 1 – Nutrition and Metabolism p Section 2 – Infection and Immunity p Section 3 – Heart, Lung, and

Blood Vessels p Section 4 – Protein and

Nucleic Acid Interaction p Section 5 – Neurosciences p Section 6 – Reproduction in Man

and Animals p Section 7 – Bioresources and

Biotechnology p Section 8 – Molecular Interactions

at Natural Interfaces p Section 9 – Marine Sciences p Section 10 – Ecology and Global Change The GGL contains the international section of Marine Sciences, which is run in coop-eration with the Center of Excellence of the DAAD in Marine Sciences (CEMarin),

located in Colombia. CEMarin combines PhD level education in marine sciences with cutting-edge research under its main topic of “Coastal Colombian Resources and Environmental Changes”. Our Doctoral Development Programme is designed to accompany you through your studies as a junior researcher and prepare you for your future career. The programme features workshops including the following topics: self-organisation, research envi-ronment, intercultural awareness, com-munication skills, research and career management, networking, computing and software, as well as business training for life scientists. The GGL reporting cycle consists of regu-lar progress meetings, annual section retreats and the annual GGL conference. The annual conference functions as a plat-form for presenting new results of doctoral projects, while internationally renowned guest speakers set the scene for the pres-entation programme of each research sec-tion. This creates a productive atmosphere for new ideas and is a highlight of GGL life.

For further information, visit http://www.uni-giessen.de/ggl. Membership BenefitsA thesis advisory committee of up to three professors from different scientific fields supervises doctoral students and ensures an interdisciplinary focus in their work.Balanced participation in the curriculum is organised through a study portfolio, which also serves as a planning tool for all doctoral candidates. The Lifeline Doctoral Student Handbook provides you with all necessary information about your doctoral studies and life in Giessen. Due to the high percentage of international doctoral students (40–50%), the GGL offers a range of special services, such as the provision of personal mentors for students during their first days in Giessen, language courses in German and English, and work-shops in intercultural training.

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p Psychology and Sports Science p Biology and Chemistry p Nutritional, Environmental and

Agricultural Sciences p Veterinary Medicine p Human Medicine and Dentistry


students p Extra-curricular support / Activities p Annual international GGL conference p Handbook for life science researchers p Study portfolio p Support for international networking p Gender equality measures

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Leihgesterner Weg 52, 35392 Gießen

+49 (0)6 41-9 94 72 05

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www.uni-giessen.de/ggl


Justus Liebig University GiessenInternational Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC)

The International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture (GCSC) offers a doc-toral programme tailored to the needs of PhD students, with an excellent research environment and the support you need to excel in your academic and non-academic career. In 2012, the Excellence Initiative of the German Research Foundation (DFG) renewed funding for the GCSC. A Doctorate with a SystemOur holistic and balanced research training programme allows you to complete your doctorate in three years. From basic courses to preparing to defend your dissertation, our programme assists you in organising, planning, and carrying out research. Prac-tical courses explain the finer points of academic writing. Master classes with

renowned international scholars ensure that you are up to date with current research and give you the chance to discuss your ideas with leading academics. A Doctorate Within a Cutting-Edge Research EnvironmentIn Giessen, you will actively participate in a research-intensive environment. In addi-tion to the GCSC, Giessen’s many research centres, such as the Giessen Centre for Eastern European Studies (GiZO) and the Centre for Media and Interactivity (ZMI), welcome graduate student involvement. In the GCSC’s interdisciplinary research areas, doctoral researchers work with postdocs and professors, developing joint research projects and learning from one another. GCSC research areas cover the following topics: p Cultural Memory Studies p Cultural Narratologies p Cultural Transformation and

Performativity Studies p Visual and Material Cultural Studies p Media and Multiliteracy Studies p Cultural Identities p Global Studies and Politics of Space

p Cultures of Knowledge, Research, and Education

In addition, the following research groups are currently dedicated to emerging topics in the study of culture: Migration, Oikos, Culture and Religion, Interfaces of the Study of Culture and Life Sciences (SOCALS). A Doctorate with Conference and Publication ExperienceThe GCSC encourages you to present and publish your work early on. Assistance is available through workshops and coaching sessions on academic writing and confer-ence presentations. Our e-journal, KULT_online offers opportunities for first publica-tions. Our network’s symposia and summer schools give students the opportunity to gain conference experience. We will not only provide advice, but will also frequently cover travel costs associated with attend-ing external conferences. A Doctorate Linked with International NetworksWith over 10 years of experience in graduate education, the GCSC is closely connected

with numerous international networks. Together with partners from top-ranking European and American universities, we organise international summer schools and conferences, offer exchange programmes, and host renowned visiting fellows. A growing number of our doctoral students pursue their doctorates in Giessen and with a partner university, receiving a joint degree awarded by the two institutions. A Doctorate with ProspectsOur successful alumni prove that after obtaining a PhD at the GCSC, you have brilliant career prospects both in and out-side of academia. Career Services and our Teaching Centre offer comprehensive sup-port, complemented by our alumni network as well as our programme for combining career and family. Become Part of the GCSCFunded places will be advertised in Decem-ber 2017 for the October 2018 entry (dead-line for applications: 1 February 2018). Self-sponsored places are available. Support in applying for external funding is offered to self-sponsored GCSC members.

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p Applied Theatre and Performance Studies

p Art History and Art Education p Classics p Educational Studies p English and American Studies p German Studies p History p Musicology and Music Education p Political Science p Protestant and Catholic Theology p Romance Studies p Slavic Studies p Sociology p Turkology p Financial support


students p Extra-curricular support / Activities p Teaching centre p Career service p International networks

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Geschäftsstelle

Alter Steinbacher Weg 38, 35394 Gießen

+49 (0)6 41-9 93 00 41

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gcsc.uni-giessen.de


University of GöttingenGöttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences

The Göttingen Graduate School for Neuro-sciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB) welcomes qualified students to join our vibrant international research community! Founded in 2007, the school is funded by the German Excellence Initiative. It is a joint enterprise between four faculties of the University of Göttingen (Biology, Chem-istry, Medicine, and Physics), the Max Planck Institutes for Biophysical Chemistry (MPI-bpc), Dynamics and Self-Organization (MPI-ds), Experimental Medicine (MPI-em), and the Leibniz Institute German Primate Center (DPZ). Fourteen international doctoral programmes are united under the roof of GGNB,

including four International Max Planck Research Schools (IMPRS). The GGNB doctoral programmes differ in their scien-tific focus within the broad field of molec-ular life sciences, neurosciences, and biophysics. With 450 PhD candidates and 180 faculty members, GGNB is currently one of the largest graduate schools in the natural sciences in Germany, integrating top-level research and promoting close scientific collaboration on the university research campus and beyond. While most of the GGNB doctoral pro-grammes require a Master’s degree in the natural sciences as an entry qualification, GGNB also includes two integrated MSc/PhD programmes (IMPRS for Molecular Biology and Neurosciences) that accept outstanding Bachelor’s graduates. These integrated programmes offer a fast track option to continue with a PhD project after one year of intensive coursework. The primary goal of GGNB is to provide an excellent research environment for PhD candidates as well as an outstand-ing research-based training programme,

preparing students for a career in academia, science management, or industry. Each PhD candidate is affiliated with one of the GGNB doctoral programmes, which provides individual counselling and the guidance of a thesis advisory committee. Training includes lectures and seminars, advanced methods courses, courses and workshops in professional skills and other activities such as student-organised sci-entific meetings, industry excursions, and intercultural events. Participation in inter-national meetings is encouraged and sup-ported by travel grants. While the focus is clearly on the individual research project, PhD candidates can tailor their individual curriculum by choosing from over 200 courses and events offered by the gradu-ate school every year. All courses are conducted in English. It is a particular strength of the Göttingen research landscape that method develop-ment and top-level biological research are traditionally linked, which has produced internationally recognised discoveries. For instance, the Nobel Prize-winning inven-tions of STED microscopy, temperature-

jump techniques (pioneering the measuring of ultrafast kinetics), and of patch- clamping (which has revolutionised electrophysiol-ogy) have been complemented with dis-coveries, such as the highly sensitive pro-cedures for magnetic resonance imaging and the use of siRNA as a tool to knock down protein expression. The contribution of physics to the life sciences is expanding beyond pure technology towards the devel-opment of new physical concepts and the-ories. Together, breakthrough technologies and new conceptual approaches constitute strong drivers for current research.

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Faculties: p Faculty of Biology p Faculty of Chemistry p University Medical Center p Faculty of Physics Non-University Institutions: p Max Planck Institute for Biophysical

Chemistry p Max Planck Institute for Dynamics

and Self-Organization p Max Planck Institute for Experimental

Medicine p Leibniz Institute German Primate

Center (DPZ) Centres/Further Institutions: p Bernstein Center for Computational

Neuroscience (BCCN) p Nanoscale Microscopy and Molecular

Physiology of the Brain (CNMPB) p European Neuroscience Institute (ENI) p Göttingen Center for Molecular

Biosciences (GZMB)



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GGNB Office

Justus-von-Liebig-Weg 11, 37077 Göttingen

+49 (0)5 51-3 91 40 04

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Martin Luther University Halle-WittenbergInGrA – International Graduate Academy

Creating Knowledge Since 1502 Founded in 1502, Martin Luther University is one of the oldest alma maters in Germany and the largest educational institution in the federal state of Saxony-Anhalt, with a strong tradition in the humanities, applied sciences, and agriculture. Four main interdisciplinary research topics have been established. Especially characteristic of the university, these topics include the following: p Material Sciences – Nanostructured

Materials p Life Sciences – Macromolecular

Structures and Biological Information Processing

p Enlightenment – Religion – Knowledge. Diffusion – Experiment – Institution

p Society and Culture in Motion

International cooperation and an open-minded, tolerant research environment are indispensable preconditions for scientific progress to stay abreast of top-level inter-national research. With about 20,200 stu-dents from all over the world, the university presents itself as an attractive place for research and study. Martin Luther Univer-sity cooperates with 60 universities around the globe. Furthermore, there are several faculty and institutional partnerships. Cur-rently, about 3,600 PhD students are con-ducting their research here in order to earn their PhD degrees. About 18 percent of these PhD students are from an interna-tional background. These international stu-dents come from more than 80 countries. Martin Luther University is highly dedicated to attracting qualified young PhD students from all over the world, offering them excellent scientific and social conditions for gaining their qualifications, and giving them the opportunity to contribute to the scientific community at our university. The International Graduate Academy was founded in 2008 to promote and increase

the quality of methodical education for PhD students at the highest international level. InGrA ensures optimal framework conditions for all PhD students, supporting them in their work towards successfully completing their doctoral theses and com-mencing their postdoctoral careers. InGrA acts as a central coordination and service institution for all doctoral students at Martin Luther University. Key tasks of InGrA include: p Supporting the creation of structured

graduate programmes at the university, in cooperation with other universities and with non-university research institutions

p Offering administrative support for the structured doctoral programmes

p Quality management by guaranteeing standard criteria for all PhD students involved in graduate programmes and for individual PhD students

p Organisation of complementary skills training courses tailored to the needs of doctoral students

p Personal advice and support on all aspects of undertaking a PhD project at Martin Luther University

The PhD Network associated with InGrA provides international PhD students and postdocs with advice and support dur-ing their research and stay in Halle. It also organises German language courses as well as excursions and social events. The PhD Network enables young research-ers from all over the world to contact one another. Furthermore, the PhD Network awards assistantships, which offer interna-tional PhD students hands-on experience in research and teaching. It also provides financial aid to students in the final phase of their PhD studies.

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p Faculty of Theology p Faculty of Law and Economics p Faculty of Medicine p Faculty of Philosophy I (Social Science

and Historical Cultural Science) p Faculty of Philosophy II (Philologies,

Communication, and Musical Science) p Faculty of Philosophy III

(Educational Science) p Faculty of Natural Sciences I

(Biological Science) p Faculty of Natural Sciences II

(Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics) p Faculty of Natural Sciences III

(Agricultural and Food Sciences, Geo-sciences, and Computer Science)


students p Extra-curricular support / Activities p German language courses p Social support/intercultural events p Childcare facilities

Halle (Saale)

3,600

18%

InGrA – International Graduate Academy

Universitätsring 19/20, 06108 Halle (Saale)

+49 (0)3 45-5 52 17 47

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www.ingra.uni-halle.de


Universität HamburgGraduate School of the Cluster of Excellence: The Hamburg Centre for Ultrafast Imaging

How do the elementary building blocks of nature move? Can atoms, molecules, and electrons in matter be controlled and driven with precision on all length and time scales?

These questions represent some of the biggest and most exciting challenges of modern science, and the central objective of The Hamburg Centre for Ultrafast Imaging (CUI): the analysis of fundamental chemical and physical processes in photon science and nanoscience.

The opportunity to directly watch atoms, molecules, and electrons forming bonds and breaking apart will sustainably revo-lutionise research at the intersection of biology, physics, and chemistry. With its

highly developed and advanced X-ray and electron sources as well as laser physics facilities, Hamburg offers a unique environ-ment for the direct imaging of atomic processes.

Since November 2012, scientific groups from diverse disciplines such as physics, chemistry, biology, and medicine have been coming together under the umbrella of the CUI Cluster of Excellence at the University of Hamburg, a centre founded within the framework of the Excellence Initiative via the German Research Foundation. An Excellent Interdisciplinary Graduate Educational and Training Programme The education and promotion of young researchers is a key aspect for the success-ful operation of CUI. Indeed, a prerequisite for world-class research on the part of young scientists is an excellent education-al programme covering all relevant aspects of scientific inquiry, including training in experimentation and theory.

A specific feature serving as both an asset and a challenge of CUI is its pronounced

interdisciplinary nature, requiring not only the already comprehensive expertise of a single well-defined field, but also that of several cross-linked research areas. New insights and synergetic effects resulting from collaboration between inherently different viewpoints of separate fields typically accompany this endeavour.

Given the above, CUI Graduate School features an interdisciplinary research and training programme for doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers. It address-es young researchers in the three main research fields of physics, chemistry, and biology, who are interested in broadening their disciplinary knowledge via the CUI interdisciplinary perspective. Opportunities The CUI Graduate School offers excellent research and training opportunities for young researchers, including dedicated career planning. All doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers enjoy the many advantages of CUI Graduate School. These include not only the interdiscipli-nary course programmes but also the

possibilities of applying for funds in order to participate in conferences and work-shops or go on collaborative visits to renowned institutes.

Additionally, doctoral students have the unique opportunity to organise their own workshops and seminars using funds from CUI. They also profit from various student activities and events such as the Graduate Days. Training is provided both in the context of corresponding research work and with respect to personal and professional skills. Colloquia and an exten-sive guest programme of internationally leading experts not only complement the educational and training programme, but they also offer the particularly unique opportunity to learn about the most recent developments in the corresponding fields first-hand.

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Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences: p Department of Physics p Department of Chemistry p Department of Biology In cooperation with: p Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron

(DESY) p Max Planck Institute for the Structure

and Dynamics of Matter (MPSD) p Center for Free-Electron Laser

Science (CFEL) p European XFEL GmbH (XFEL) p European Molecular Biology

Laboratory (EMBL) p Financial support p Structured research and supervision p Research training / Discussion p Key skills development / Career advising

Hamburg

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The Hamburg Centre for Ultrafast Imaging

Luruper Chaussee 149, 22761 Hamburg

+49 (0) 40-89 98 22 06

[email protected]

www.cui.uni-hamburg.de/en/graduate-school/


Universität Hamburg and Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY)PIER Helmholtz Graduate School

Limitless research in Hamburg: PIER Helmholtz Graduate School The international PhD programme at PIER Helmholtz Graduate School offers inter-disciplinary research and unique tech-nologies in four research fields: particle and astroparticle physics, nanosciences, photon science, and infection and struc-tural biology. The name PIER “Partnership for Innovation, Education and Research” stands for the strong cooperation between the Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) and the Universität Hamburg (UHH). Together, the two partners combine their expertise within the structure of PIER. DESY is one of the world’s leading accel-erator centres that develops, builds, and operates large-scale accelerator facilities

and uses them to investigate the structure of matter. DESY’s combination of accelera-tor development, research with photons, and particle physics is unique in Europe. As the largest research and educational institution in northern Germany, the Uni-versität Hamburg combines a diverse cur-riculum with outstanding research. With over 40,000 students, it is Germany’s third-largest university. The graduate school is jointly funded by DESY, Universität Ham-burg, and the Helmholtz Association. International and InterdisciplinaryPIER Helmholtz Graduate School ensures that doctoral candidates receive an inter-nationally recognised and optimally super-vised education in their respective fields. The graduate school promotes research and networking within an interdisciplinary framework. Various interdisciplinary events in PIER research fields provide partici-pants with the basis for a lively scientific discourse. An annual highlight is the inter-disciplinary PIER Graduate Week, featur-ing renowned scientists from all over the world. Thanks to their roster of scientists from more than 40 countries, DESY and

UHH are very international, and discus-sions are naturally held in English. The graduate school offers grants for research abroad and for the participation at national and international conferences and schools. Focus on Key Skills and CareersOur study programme focuses on teaching students key skills that will prepare them for their subsequent careers in science, research, industry, and business. In addi-tion, the graduate school offers doctoral candidates numerous career develop-ment opportunities, ranging from individual career advice to comprehensive career days. Doctoral students who complete the study programme receive a certificate and a transcript of records. Service Oriented and SupportiveBecause good living conditions are also essential for the achievement of a PhD, PIER Helmholtz Graduate School offers a wide range of services and support measures. These include assistance with obtaining a residence permit, help with the university admission process, and a buddy programme for individual support.

Language courses and organised leisure activities round off the programme. The graduate school welcomes applica-tions from highly motivated graduates with a Master’s degree in natural sciences or medicine two times per year, in spring and autumn. Don’t delay – become part of the unique PIER network!

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Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences: p Department of Biology p Department of Chemistry p Department of Mathematics p Department of Physics Faculty of Medicine

p Financial support p Structured research and supervision p Research training / Discussion p Key skills development / Career advising p Special services for international students p Extra-curricular support / Activities p Focus on career training p Interdisciplinary Graduate Week p Mentoring programme p Travel grants p Special German and English courses p Buddy programme p Intercultural social events

Hamburg

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PIER Office

Notkestraße 85, 22607 Hamburg

+49 (0) 40-89 98 55 07

[email protected]

graduateschool.pier-hamburg.de


Hannover Medical SchoolHannover Biomedical Research School

One of Germany’s leading medical schools, Hannover Medical School (MHH) was the first to establish a structured and accred-ited interdisciplinary PhD programme in the year of 2000. It all started with eight PhD students in the (MD/)PhD programme “Molecular Medicine”. This programme was supported by the DAAD for five years, from 2002 until 2007. MHH founded the Hannover Biomedical Research School (HBRS) as an umbrella organisation for existing and future struc-tured postgraduate programmes in 2003. HBRS now comprises five international PhD programmes (Molecular Medicine, Infection Biology, Regenerative Sciences, Auditory Sciences, and Epidemiology), one DFG-funded research training group (a

joint European programme with the Karo-linska Institute in Stockholm), and a Marie Curie Training Network. More recently, a structured doctoral programme for medical students (StrucMed) has also been suc-cessfully established. Two Master’s pro-grammes (Biomedizin and Biochemie) are associated with the HBRS. Already within this short period of time, HBRS has managed to become a highly attractive graduate school for (MD/)PhD training with an outstanding international reputation. It coordinates teaching and ensures excellent training in high-quality research laboratories, furthers motivation, and actively encourages integration and interdisciplinary exchange between stu-dents and young researchers, from both medical and life science backgrounds. The Regenerative Sciences programme also welcomes engineers. HBRS also fosters educational and scientific interaction between university and non-university institutions. Among these are the Leibniz University of Hannover, the Univer-sity of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, the

Helmholtz Institute for Infection Research Braunschweig (HZI), the Friedrich Loeffler Institute Mariensee (FLI), and the Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and Experimental Medicine Hannover (ITEM). HBRS provides a framework for interna-tional guest lectures and summer schools as well as for the training of talented medical and life science students, prepar-ing these students for a future career in science. It especially focuses on career development by organising opportunities for students including soft skills courses, practical trainings, and career days. HBRS was supported by the German Excel-lence Initiative and is now supported by the State of Lower Saxony/Volkswagenstiftung in the Niedersachsen Vorab programme.


students p Extra-curricular support / Activities p Joint curriculum p Consultation service p Central application and selection p Language courses p Career development/career days p Summer schools and master classes p Orientation weeks p Central study year opening ceremony

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Hannover Medical School in cooperation with: p Leibniz University of Hannover p University of Veterinary Medicine

Hannover p Technical University of Braunschweig p Fraunhofer Institute for Toxicology and

Experimental Medicine Hannover p Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research

Braunschweig p TwinCore Hannover p Friedrich Loeffler Institute Mariensee p Max Planck Institute Münster p University of Oldenburg

Hannover

270

50%

Hannover Biomedical Research School

OE 9117, Carl-Neuberg Str. 1, 30625 Hannover

+49 (0)5 11-5 32 60 11

[email protected]

www.mh-hannover.de/hbrs.html


German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) HeidelbergHelmholtz International Graduate School for Cancer Research

Helmholtz International Graduate School for Cancer Research is the international PhD programme of the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg. The DKFZ offers state-of-the-art research opportunities at the forefront of basic, computational, epidemiological, and trans-lational cancer research. The majority of DKFZ PhD students receive a doctoral degree from the Biosciences, Medical, or Physics Faculty of the prestigious Heidelberg University, the oldest university in Germany. Research at the DKFZThe DKFZ is Germany’s largest biomedical research institute. Around 550 PhD stu-dents in over 90 divisions and research groups carry out research to unravel the

causes and mechanisms of cancer devel-opment and to identify novel tools for diag-nosis, treatment, and prevention. In recent years, researchers at the DKFZ have been responsible for major advances both in basic research and in the development of novel methods for clinical application. Two researchers of the DKFZ have been awarded the Nobel Prize, namely Harald zur Hausen in 2008 and Stefan Hell in 2014. As part of the Helmholtz Association, the largest research organisation in Germany, the DKFZ has an international and dynamic work environment and provides its sci-entists with access to state-of-the-art research facilities. Research at the DKFZ is highly interdisci-plinary, which is reflected by the fact that PhD students have an academic background in (molecular) biology, (bio-)chemistry, (bio-)physics, mathematics, computational biology, computer science, or epidemiolo-gy/public health studies. Projects frequently cross traditional research boundaries and draw upon expertise from multiple scientific and clinical disciplines.

Based on a long tradition of scientific interaction between the DKFZ and the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) in Israel, the Graduate School has partnered with the Feinberg Graduate School of WIS to establish the German-Israeli Helmholtz Research School in Cancer Biology. Programme OverviewThe language of the PhD programme is English. Besides receiving supervision from a research group leader, each student has a personal thesis advisory committee. This provides students with further sup-port and advice during the entire duration of the PhD. In addition, PhD students are offered scientific and professional skills courses, lecture series on the current state of cancer research, and career events. Furthermore, they broaden their horizons at PhD retreats and international confer-ences. The DKFZ Career Service supports PhD students in planning for a professional future and provides information on differ-ent career opportunities. PhD students themselves play a vital role in shaping the Graduate School. They organise many dif-ferent initiatives and events and are the

driving force behind the scientific and social community.

The career perspectives after obtaining a PhD from the DKFZ are outstanding. You will find alumni in top positions in academia, industry and related fields. Funding and How to ApplyStudents are fully funded for the duration of the PhD programme. Students from all countries who hold a Master’s degree are invited to apply. Application deadlines are 5 January and 31 May of each year.

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p Cell Biology and Tumour Biology p Functional and Structural Genomics p Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention p Tumour Immunology p Imaging and Radiooncology p Infection, Inflammation and Cancer p Translational Cancer Research



Heidelberg

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Graduate Program Office (M070)

Im Neuenheimer Feld 280, 69120 Heidelberg

+49 (0) 62 21-42 34 26

[email protected]

www.dkfz.de/phd


Universität HeidelbergGraduate Academy

Universität Heidelberg – shaping the future! Optimal Conditions for Your DoctorateUniversität Heidelberg is a top-ranked research location with a strong international orientation. It has won extensive funds and the “University of Excellence” title in the Excellence Initiative national funding com-petition. Germany’s oldest university boasts a total enrolment of over 30,000 students. With approx. 1,200 doctorates completed per year, Universität Heidelberg is one of the leading institutions for the education of doctoral students in Germany and beyond. Heidelberg’s twelve faculties offer over 160 study programmes. Students may pur-sue doctoral studies in all of the subjects

taught here. This unique range creates an optimal setting for individualised and inter-disciplinary studies. Cutting-edge Research AreasThe university places special emphasis on a dialogue across subject boundaries and on developing new forms of interdiscipli-nary cooperation, especially in the “Fields of Focus”: p Molecular and cellular basis of life p Structure and pattern formation in

the material world p Cultural dynamics in a globalised world p Self-regulation and regulation:

individuals and organisations The Graduate AcademyThe Graduate Academy supports all doc-toral students at Universität Heidelberg, with a special focus on international doctoral students. It sets up excellent frameworks for both individual and struc-tured doctoral education at Universität Heidelberg.

Support for Structured Doctoral ProgrammesThe Graduate Academy is an umbrella organisation for all graduate schools and doctoral programmes. Heidelberg has established three doctoral schools in the natural sciences and one in the humanities and social sciences, as well as numerous smaller research training groups. Support for Individual Doctoral EducationThe Graduate Academy coordinates all support services for doctoral students throughout the university. It assists doc-toral students with offers specially tailored to their needs. The Graduate Academy continues to assure the high standards and quality of doctoral education at the university. AdvisingThe consulting team of the Graduate Acad-emy’s Service Centre is happy to assist and advise doctoral students from all dis-ciplines. It provides information about the first steps towards becoming a doctoral student (admission regulations, registration procedures), as well as on contact points

and support services. The Service Centre also offers counselling on writing a project proposal and a proofreading service in English and German. Financial supportThe Graduate Academy awards fellowships and grants. It advises students on funding options for dissertation work up to the time of publication. Additional and transferable skills trainingThe Graduate Academy provides a seminar programme for professional and academic development, which is open to all doctoral students. The courses are designed to help students obtain the quali-fications necessary for successful com-pletion of their dissertation and to develop career perspectives for their professional life (in academia or in the private sector). For further information on doctoral training at Universität Heidelberg, please visit our website and contact us!

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Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Computer Sciences p Biosciences p Chemistry and Earth Sciences p Mathematics and Computer Science p Physics and Astronomy Liberal Arts and Theology p Philosophy p Modern Languages p Theology Law, Economics, and Social Sciences p Law p Economics and Social Sciences p Behavioural and Cultural Studies Medicine p Medical Faculty Heidelberg p Medical Faculty Mannheim

p Financial support p Key skills development / Career advising p Special services for international

students p Extra-curricular support / Activities p Service centre for doctoral students p Completion grants p Travel grants p Proofreading service in English/German p German courses p Support for networking initiatives

Heidelberg

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25%

Graduate Academy

Seminarstraße 2, 69115 Heidelberg

+49 (0) 62 21-54 39 58

[email protected]

www.graduateacademy.uni-heidelberg.de


Kiel UniversityGraduate School Human Development in Landscapes

The interaction between physical and social landscapes is the most profound process that catalyses human activity in space and time. The Human Develop-ment in Landscapes Graduate School (GS) unravels the interplay of environments, social relationships, material culture, popu-lation dynamics, and human perceptions of socio-environmental change. We con-ceptualise landscape as a dynamic physi-cal and mental space that encompasses social, cultural, and ecological spheres, and reflect on how it evolves interactively with human societies. The GS pursues a holistic understanding of human-landscape relationships through research involv-ing both humanities and sciences. This is achieved through the empowerment of a graduate student community that

successfully designs and realises its own research and employs a variety of analyti-cal techniques and theoretical frameworks to conduct research projects. The GS approach merges information from molecular biology, archaeology, geoinfor-matics, art history, geophysics and isotope research, ancient languages, palaeoecol-ogy, written/oral traditions, and palaeocli-mate to study and understand this interac-tive development. The dynamics of human development, and thus of landscape and living space, are captured by a complex interplay of diverse factors (biological traits of social groups, conditions of the natural environment, social constants and their material representations) covered by the joint research in our disciplines. The results of the research have the potential to give new impetus to present landscape and cultural management. Education and research at the school is organised in three clusters and supported by three research platforms. Students will acquire the necessary skills during a three-year study programme. Within the

framework of the GS, we provide individual tutoring for graduate students. We also provide interdisciplinary graduate clusters and the technological means and exper-tise to collect, process, visualise, and analyse spatial and temporal data from multidisciplinary sources. The GS builds on a combination of academic structures unique to Kiel: technological resources for scientific analyses including genetic and isotope analysis, an almost complete range of material analysis, and a strong arts and humanities programme. On average, there are 50 doctoral students attending the graduate school. These stu-dents are taught by about 50 academic staff members and two junior professors. Dual supervision of PhD students is pro-vided by professors from two different research fields and preferably from two dif-ferent faculties, or by an external partner. The educational programme rests on five pillars and has a modular structure, from which students can choose the courses and training they need.


students p Extra-curricular support / Activities p Support for research stays abroad p International networking p Special interdisciplinary courses p Introductory workshops p Bi-weekly colloquia p Optional courses

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Arts and Humanities p Pre- and Protohistoric Archaeology p History p Classics p Classical Archaeology p Art History Mathematics and Natural Sciences p Pre- and Protohistoric Archaeology p Geosciences p Geography p Ecosystem Research p Zoology p Leibniz Laboratory for Radiometric

Dating and Isotope Research Medicine p Clinical Molecular Biology Engineering p Materials Science p Computer Science

Partners p Leibniz Institute for Science and

Mathematics Education (IPN) p State Archaeological Department of

Schleswig-Holstein/Centre for Baltic and Scandinavian Archaeology (ZBSA)

Kiel

1,880

22%

Human Development in Landscapes

Leibnizstraße 3, 24118 Kiel

+49 (0)4 31-8 80 59 24

[email protected]

www.gshdl.uni-kiel.de


Kiel UniversityIntegrated School of Ocean Sciences (ISOS)

Education for the Future Ocean As a doctoral candidate in natural sciences, resource economics, law or social sciences, you may join the inter-disciplinary scientific community of “The Future Ocean” marine researchers at Kiel University. We are seeking the brightest young scien-tists to join our research efforts. You may have a background in a classic marine science discipline or you may work on an ocean-related theme in economics, medicine, geography, law, politics, or computational science.

We offer: p a multidisciplinary environment in

marine research p a doctoral programme for scientific

and personal support p an excellent research infrastructure

and a network of distinguished marine scientists

The ISOS does not offer doctoral positions. To apply for a doctoral topic and position, you must find a senior scientist/working group within the Cluster of Excellence “The Future Ocean”. Financing is organ-ised directly through the supervisors and their projects. For an overview of scientific topics, visit http://www.futureocean.org. Vibrant, Dynamic, InterdisciplinaryMarine science education in Kiel is largely research-driven. It focuses on training the next generation of scientists to investigate the role of the oceans in global change, assess resources and risks arising from the use of oceans, and also to implement sustainable management of living and non-living resources. Basic, fundamental research is supplemented with applied

science in a national and international framework that includes partners from industry and public life. Doctoral research topics in the Cluster of Excellence “The Future Ocean” include: p Marine Ecosystems: Adaptation,

Evolution and Change p Ocean Circulation: Observation

and Modelling p Geoengineering: Scientific, Economic,

and Legal Options p The Sea Floor: Resources, Risks, Hazards p Marine Medicine: Model Organisms

for Human Systems p Computational Sciences: Algorithm

Optimisation p Sustainable Fisheries: Economy,

Ecology, Law The ISOS Doctoral ProgrammeThe bulk of your research and training will be done through scientific mentoring and training within the working group. By choos-ing to join the ISOS doctoral programme, you will gain additional access to targeted courses in disciplinary and interdiscipli-nary scientific skills needed for research.

We place value on all-round education to inform and prepare young scientists for careers in academia as well as in non-academic areas. The ISOS provides early exposure to topics outside research, such as social responsibility, public communi-cation, and global sustainability. Input into the programme from senior cluster mem-bers, alumni, and people from industry and public life encourages doctoral candidates to form networks early and set their goals for life after their doctorate. About the “The Future Ocean” ClusterThe cluster pursues an approach to research that is unique; marine researchers, geolo-gists, and economists as well as medical scientists, mathematicians, legal, and social scientists contribute their expertise to investigate ocean and climate change. Over 250 scientists from all of these disci-plines have joined forces to form an excel-lent environment for marine research.The GEOMAR – Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, a lead partner in the cluster, investigates all relevant aspects of modern marine sciences from the atmosphere to the sea floor.

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The Kiel Cluster of Excellence “The Future Ocean” is a unique research group in Germany made up of more than 250 scien-tists from the following: Kiel University (CAU) Faculties p Agricultural and Nutritional Sciences p Arts and Humanities p Business, Economics and

Social Sciences p Engineering p Law p Mathematics and Natural Sciences p Medicine GEOMAR – Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel

The Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW)

Muthesius University of Fine Arts and Design

p Structured supervision p Supplementary scientific training p Key skills development p Interdisciplinary courses/networking p Financial support for travel p Prepare for “Life after the Doctorate” p Support for candidates from abroad

Kiel

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22%

Integrated School of Ocean Sciences ISOS


+49 (0)4 31-8 80 15 59

[email protected]

www.futureocean.org/isos


Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZHIGRADE – Helmholtz Interdisciplinary Graduate School for Environmental Research

The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ is a competence centre for environmental sciences where natural sciences, social sciences, as well as engi-neering disciplines work together on com-plex human-environment interactions.HIGRADE offers an excellent qualification programme and ample networking opportu-nities. Doctoral researchers are trained in a broad range of environmental disciplines according to their individual needs for careers both within and outside academia. The HIGRADE training programme covers scientific courses, transferable skills, statistics/IT tools, and career develop-ment opportunities. The scientific course programme relates to the major fields of environmental research at the UFZ.

Our doctoral researchers are encouraged to work in an interdisciplinary manner, in a vibrant international research environ-ment with excellent infrastructure. Each doctoral researcher at UFZ is supported by an advisory committee and the graduate school. UFZ is a research centre of the Helmholtz Association, Germany’s largest scientific organisation. It has an international, colle-gial, and family-friendly atmosphere. More than 300 doctoral researchers from around 40 countries contribute to an active and lively community at UFZ. You are invited to join several activities, such as recrea-tion offers, ranging from sports clubs, gym opportunities, the UFZ health day, to UFZ initiatives, such as the Environmental Group or the International Café. The main base of UFZ is located in Leipzig, a city of half a million inhabitants, well-known for its large green spaces and rich cultural history. Two further UFZ locations are: Halle (Saale) and Magdeburg. Both cities are slightly smaller, but they are nonetheless exciting. All three locations

offer a rich cultural life, excellent univer-sities, and convenient public transport systems. If you are motivated to do your doctorate on current questions in the field of environ-mental research, within a network of peo-ple driven by the same passion and ideals, then the UFZ is the right place for you. For doctoral positions at UFZ, visit: http://www.ufz.de/career


students p Extra-curricular support / Activities p Family support p Statistics & Bioinformatics service

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Research at the Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ is organised into six scientific themes with a total of 37 departments in 2017. Thematic areas: p Ecosystems of the Future p Water Resources and the Environment p Chemicals in the Environment p Environmental Engineering and

Biotechnology p Smart Models/ Monitoring p Environment and Society For more information, visit: http://www.ufz.de/departments

Leipzig

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35%

Graduate School HIGRADE

Permoserstraße 15, 04318 Leipzig

+49 341-235 1843

[email protected]

www.higrade.de


Leipzig UniversityResearch Academy Leipzig

Leipzig University is an internationally renowned research university, with rich experience in postgraduate research training across all disciplines. Research Academy Leipzig bundles efforts to foster the capacity of doctoral researchers in cutting-edge research within established fields of knowledge and within interdisci-plinary exchange. Three graduate centres organise research training programmes at the academy in the following fields: p Mathematics/Computer Science

and Natural Sciences p Life Sciences p Humanities and Social Sciences These sections currently offer 18 PhD programmes, which are organised into classes. Doctoral researchers from more

than 60 countries bring a wealth of varied experience to the academy. The academy serves as a platform for a research com-munity of worldwide leading scholars and the best qualified doctoral researchers enrolled in research training programmes. The Leibniz Programme of Research Academy Leipzig, with the biannually appointed Leibniz Professorship and the Leibniz mobil exchange programme invites internationally renowned scientists to stay at the academy. The programme organ-ises encounters between visiting scholars and graduates and fosters international as well as interdisciplinary exchange. In this respect, Research Academy Leipzig represents the classic ideas of academic education. At the same time, Research Academy Leipzig serves as a meeting point for researchers working at institutes such as Max Planck Institutes or institutes of the Leibniz Association, as well as facul-ties from the university’s departments, all of whom share the common objective of excellent postgraduate training.

Graduate Centre of Mathematics / Computer Science and Natural Sciences p BuildMoNa – Building with Molecules

and Nanoobjects p IMPRS Mathematics in the Sciences p Polymers – Random Coils and Beyond p Statistical Physics of Complex Systems p Quantitative Logics and Automata p Leibniz Graduate School on Clouds,

Aerosols and Radiation Graduate Centre of Life Sciences p IMPRS “The Leipzig School of

Human Origins” p IMPRS Neuroscience of Communication:

Function, Structure, and Plasticity p MD/PhD Programme of the Faculty

for Biosciences, Pharmacy and Psychology and the Medical Faculty of Leipzig University

p Matrixengineering p Obesity Mechanisms p Ecosystem Services under Changing

Land-use and Climate ESCALATE p Young Biodiversity Research Training

Group yDiv p Interaction of Grammatical Building

Blocks

Graduate Centre of Humanities and Social Sciences p Graduate School Global and Area

Studies with its components: Transna-tionalisation and Regionalisation from the 18th Century to the Present, Critical Junctures of Globalisation, The New Europe, East Central Europe in Transna-tional Perspective, Peace and Security in Africa

p Religion, Secularisations and Cultural Dynamics

p German as a Foreign Language / Transcultural German Studies

p Central German Doctoral Programme in Economics

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p Faculty of Theology p Faculty of Law p Faculty of History, Art and

Oriental Studies p Faculty of Philology p Faculty of Education p Faculty of Social Sciences

and Philosophy p Faculty of Economics and Management

(including Civil Engineering) p Faculty of Sports Science p Faculty of Medicine/University Hospital p Faculty of Mathematics and

Computer Science p Faculty of Biosciences, Pharmacy

and Psychology p Faculty of Physics and Earth Science p Faculty of Chemistry and Mineralogy p Faculty of Veterinary Medicine


students p Extra-curricular support / Activities p Childcare facilities p Language classes p Best doctoral thesis award p Travel grants p Mentoring programme

Leipzig

5,800

30%

Research Academy Leipzig

Burgstraße 21, 04109 Leipzig

+49 (0)3 41-9 73 02 34

[email protected]

www.ral.uni-leipzig.de


University of MannheimGraduate School of Economic and Social Sciences (GESS)

The Graduate School of Economic and Social Sciences (GESS) at the Univer-sity of Mannheim offers internationally competitive and research-oriented PhD programmes in business, economics and social sciences. All programmes can be characterised by their focus on achieving excellence in research within their own discipline. At the same time, our programme structure encourages the exchange of ideas, methods, and approaches to research across the bound-aries of the economic and social sciences. The PhD programmes are full-time and last between three to five years, depend-ing on the programme. All programmes are designed to prepare you for an academic career at leading international universities

and research institutions. Building on the strong academic standing of the University of Mannheim in the economic and social sciences, our graduates are currently enriching some of the best departments and research facilities worldwide as pro-fessors, assistant professors, or post-docs. Within our three Doctoral Centers we offer 11 PhD programmes: p Center for Doctoral Studies in

Business (CDSB): Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Taxation

p Center for Doctoral Studies in Economics (CDSE): Economics

p Center for Doctoral Studies in Social Sciences (CDSS): Psychology, Sociology, Political Science

Programme OverviewThe teaching and training concept of the GESS reflects the evolution of doctoral stu-dents from active learners to independent researchers. During the course phase of the programmes, students are exposed to up to two years of teaching complemented

by small group exercises, tutorials, and research training, which are followed by strict examinations. During the thesis writ-ing phase, students start to work towards their own research agenda under the close supervision of dedicated faculty members, and regularly present their research results at high-ranking international conferences, and publish them in leading journals. The language of our PhD programmes is English. Benefits for GESS students: p generous monthly scholarships p no tuition fees p own office space p first-class IT systems and software p innovative research training p supervision by leading research

professors p vibrant and international research

community p supportive and collaborative

administration p placement activities and support


students p Extra-curricular support / Activities p Interdisciplinary course programme p Support for students with children

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The GESS is supported by three partici-pating schools and departments: the Business School, the Department of Economics, and the School of Social Sciences.

Mannheim

800

19%

Graduate School

L9,7, 68161 Mannheim

+49 (0)6 21-1 81 20 34

[email protected]

www.gess.uni-mannheim.de


University of MarburgMArburg University Research Academy (MARA)

MARA offers career support for young researchers – from doctoral candidacy to job placement! MARA, the MArburg University Research Academy, was founded in 2008 as Ger-many’s first university institution to offer top-level support for young scholars of all qualification levels, such as doctoral can-didates, as well as postdocs from all aca-demic fields within Marburg’s 16 faculties. Every doctoral candidate at Philipps-Uni-versität Marburg is invited to benefit from our structured support. In addition to the research training offered by individual departments and doctoral programmes, MARA provides support to help prepare doctoral candidates for the successful

completion of their doctorate, and for sub-sequent steps in their career within or outside of academia. For this purpose, we provide training via inter- and transdisci-plinary workshops and seminars. Past top-ics have included transferable skills such as scientific writing, publishing, organis-ing conferences and symposia, as well as self-management and designing a personal career plan. In addition to supporting doctoral candi-dates, our programme for postdocs is designed to assist junior scholars, who have completed their doctorate, in advanc-ing their careers and further honing their skills from the postdoctoral phase to pro-fessorship. We offer a certified programme to convey the research, leadership, and management skills required to success-fully design and independently carry out research projects. Regular training courses and workshops on the application process for careers within or outside of academia complement our programme.

In addition, we offer a variety of funding opportunities such as doctoral scholar-ships (only for junior scholars who already have an adviser at Philipps-Universität Marburg and who are admitted by a faculty of Philipps-Universität Marburg to pursue a doctoral degree), travel assistance, conference funding for our members, and equal opportunity scholarships for female doctoral candidates attempting to balance a career in research with family responsi-bilities. Furthermore, we encourage aca-demic networking in self-organised work groups at all academic levels. Specific emphasis is placed on international research careers. Many workshops are taught in English, in order to include inter-national researchers and to enable German doctoral candidates to apply their knowl-edge in an international setting. Steeped in tradition, Philipps-Universität Marburg is the oldest university in the world founded as a Protestant institution. It has been a centre of research and teach-ing for nearly five centuries. Apart from the inspiring academic environment marked

by innovative research and high quality support for junior scholars, Marburg is also an attractive and enjoyable place to live. As the popular saying goes, “Other towns have a university – Marburg is a university.”

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Life and Natural Sciences: p Business Administration and Economics p Psychology p Mathematics and Computer Science p Physics p Chemistry p Pharmacy p Biology p Geography p Medicine Humanities and Social Sciences: p Law p Business Administration and Economics p Social Sciences and Philosophy p Psychology p Protestant Theology p History and Cultural Studies p German Studies and History of the Arts p Foreign Languages and Cultures p Geography p Education

p Financial support p Research training / Discussion p Key skills development / Career advising p Services for international researchers p Interdisciplinary networking p Doctoral scholarships p Travel assistance p Conference funding p Equal opportunity scholarships p Advisory services

Marburg

1,200

17%

MArburg University Research Academy

Deutschhausstraße 11+13, 35032 Marburg

+49 (0) 64 21-2 82 13 46

[email protected]

www.uni-marburg.de/mara


Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenGraduateCenter

About LMU MunichLMU Munich is one of the leading research universities in Europe, with a tradition of more than 500 years. Some 700 professors and 3,600 academic staff members con-duct research and teach at the university’s 18 faculties. The faculties offer a wide spectrum of courses that cover all areas of knowledge, including humanities and cultural sciences, law, economics, social sciences, medical research, natural, and life sciences. Research Training at LMU Munich LMU Munich provides a wide variety of fascinating research options for highly motivated graduates. Junior research-ers can obtain a doctoral degree in one of 100 subjects. Besides the individual

doctorate, LMU Munich offers numerous doctoral programmes in a broad range of disciplines. About the GraduateCenterThe GraduateCenter is the central coor-dinating, counselling, and service unit for doctoral studies at LMU Munich. It is our mission to strengthen the framework for doctoral studies at our university and to contribute to an excellent research training environment for early stage researchers. Our services address graduates, doctoral candidates, professors, faculties, and doctoral programmes. Information and Transferable Skills TrainingFor graduates from all disciplines and from all over the world, the GraduateCenter provides information on individual doc-toral studies as well as on the manifold doctoral programmes at LMU Munich. In addition, we offer a variety of complemen-tary skills training opportunities tailored to the needs of our doctoral candidates. The topics range from scientific writing and good scientific practice, to self and time

management, and teaching skills. Likewise, we arrange informational events on top-ics, such as career development, funding opportunities, etc. Financial SupportDoctoral candidates at LMU Munich can apply for the LMU Travel Grant. The grant is intended to support either necessary research stays or active participation in a scientific conference. Moreover, we encourage, promote, and support events organised by and for doctoral candidates. These events include local research workshops, retreats, and multi-day conferences. Striving for ExcellenceWe maintain a continuous dialogue with our target groups to gain insight into their needs and adjust our services accordingly. We support professors in the planning and implementation of doc-toral programmes, as well as in optimis-ing supervision and mentor ship condi-tions. One of our particular concerns is to enhance the infrastructure for doctoral programmes at LMU Munich by providing

online recruiting tools and support in public relations. Moreover, we realise comprehensive programme evaluations to strengthen the assurance of quality in the promotion of early stage researchers.

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Service


p Catholic Theology p Protestant Theology p Law p Business Administration p Economics p Medicine p Veterinary Medicine p History and the Arts p Philosophy, Philosophy of Science

and the Study of Religion p Psychology and Educational Sciences p Cultural Studies p Languages and Literatures p Social Sciences p Mathematics, Informatics and Statistics p Physics p Chemistry and Pharmacy p Biology p Geosciences

p Financial support p Key skills development / Career advising p Special services for international


München

6,900

15%

GraduateCenter

Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1, 80539 München

+49 (0) 89-21 80 97 31

[email protected]

www.graduatecenter.lmu.de


Technische Universität MünchenTUM Graduate School

Technische Universität München offers doctoral candidates an ideal environment for their research at its chairs, depart-ments, and institutions. TUM Graduate School (TUM-GS) was founded in 2009 to promote the networking and further qualification of doctoral candidates, thus combining the benefits of a traditional individual doctorate with its structured doctoral programmes. Doctoral candidates at TUM work on challenging academic questions and are supported by prominent researchers. TUM Graduate School encourages an envi-ronment in which academic knowledge and professional qualification are perfectly interwoven.

The TUM Doctoral ModelThe traditional individual doctorate is based on a close collaboration between the doctoral candidate and his/her super-visor in the department or institute. Doc-toral candidates mainly work independ-ently on their research project and are supported by their dissertation supervisor. At the same time, they are involved in the work of the department. In this way, doc-toral candidates develop their identity as independent researchers. TUM Graduate School supplements the individual doctorate with elements that support all doctoral candidates and their supervisors. This includes structuring ele-ments and qualification offerings based on the best international standards, for instance the early conclusion of a super-vision agreement, regular feedback meet-ings, subject-specific courses, offerings for interdisciplinary qualification, and financial support for research stays abroad.

Fostering Responsibility and Professional CareersTUM Graduate School prepares its mem-bers for careers in academia and industry through transferable skills training and career-related seminars. TUM strongly encourages entrepreneurship and facili-tates the founding of start-ups. At the level of the departments, the Graduate Centers support their doctoral candidates with advanced subject-specific seminars. Scholarship and research are more inter-national today than ever before. That is why TUM supports early international and intercultural collaboration in research and the creation of personal and institutional networks. TUM-GS also supports publica-tions in international top-level journals in order to ensure early scientific autonomy for all doctoral candidates. TUM recognises that doctoral candidates play a key role in the university’s research success. Therefore, two members of the elected TUM Graduate Council represent the doctoral candidates in TUM’s academic senate.

Families and all other aspects of gender equity and diversity are strongly supported by the TUM-GS. Specialised consultants at TUM provide assistance and advice on how to accommodate personal and pro-fessional challenges during the doctoral phase.

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p Architecture p Civil, Geo- and Environmental

Engineering p Chemistry p Electrical and Computer Engineering p Informatics p Mathematics p Mechanical Engineering p TUM School of Medicine p Physics p Sport and Health Science p TUM School of Education p TUM School of Governance p TUM School of Life Sciences

Weihenstephan p TUM School of Management


students p Extra-curricular support / Activities p Support of international networks p Equal access and diversity

München

4,500

28%

TUM Graduate School

Boltzmannstraße 17, 85748 Garching

+49 (0) 89-28 91 06 00

[email protected]

www.gs.tum.de


University of TübingenLEAD Graduate School & Research Network

Learning, Educational Achievement, and Life Course Development LEAD Graduate School & Research Network features an integrated research and train-ing programme on Learning, Educational Achievement, and Life Course Develop-ment for doctoral students and postdocs. It is funded within the framework of the Excellence Initiative through the German Research Foundation and accepts up to 20 PhD students per year. LEAD addresses young researchers in education sciences who are interested in broadening their dis-ciplinary knowledge via the LEAD interdis-ciplinary research perspective, in five inter-facing research fields. The LEAD mission is to strengthen the evidence-based approach in educational policy by securing empirical

data on “what works” in education, training qualified experts, and finding answers to seven key questions in education: p Which factors are associated with high

and low achievement, and how can achievement levels in reading, mathemat-ics, and science be improved, especially in high-risk groups?

p How important are motivation and self-regulation for (academic) success in the short term and throughout the course of one’s life, and how can these factors be enhanced?

p How can schools best deal with the increased number of students having mental health problems?

p How can the quality of teaching be improved?

p What are the characteristics of the most effective learning environments, and how can such effective environments be made available to all students?

p How can the potential of modern media environments be maximised to facilitate learning?

p What are the origins of social dispari-ties in education, and how can these disparities be reduced?

InterdisciplinaryIn order to find the best answers to these questions, researchers from six core research fields collaborate within LEAD. These fields have proven to be highly pro-ductive not only in themselves, but also in answering the seven LEAD questions. These research fields are: p Education Sciences p Cognitive, Social, and Motivational

Psychology p Neuroscience and Computer Science p Clinical and Personality Psychology p Language and Linguistics p Sociology and Economics Five LEAD intersections have been defined for their fruitful interdisciplinary work. They form the essential structure for the transdisciplinary approach of the research work. InternationalYoung scientists in LEAD benefit from a vast international network of scientists, involved in an open-minded, respect-ful atmosphere. Measures to facilitate the experience of various theoretical and

practical environments include interna-tional guest professors, international lab visits, expert sessions with key fact-finders from around the world, and support for conference contributions and travels. ExcellentLEAD Graduate School & Research Network aims to foster outstanding doctoral research on education-related issues and maintains the highest standards. It facili-tates this in cooperative exploration and supportive thesis supervision, professional career building, and smooth administrative services. Integral to this programme is the LEADing Research Center, a central research facil-ity that assists researchers in applying new research methods and enhanced study designs, in securing access to the field, and in disseminating research results to the public, to professionals involved in education practice, and to educational administrators.

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Economics and Social Sciences p Education Sciences p Sociology p Economics Science p Psychology p Computer Science Humanities p Language and Linguistics Medicine p Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Involved Institutions p German Institute for Adult Education

(DIE) p Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien

(IWM)


students p Extra-curricular support / Activities p Family support system p International lab visits p Additional intramural funding

Tübingen

4,860

18%

LEAD Graduate School & Research Network

Gartenstraße 29a, 72074 Tübingen

+49 (0) 70 71-2 97 35 74

[email protected]

www.lead.uni-tuebingen.de


Julius Maximilian University of WürzburgGraduate School of Life Sciences

The Graduate School of Life Sciences (GSLS)

GSLS prepares doctoral researchers for a successful career in academia and industry. Several world-class research institutions have joined forces to offer doctoral researchers interdisciplinary research projects at the forefront of science and a curriculum custom-tailored to their indi-vidual needs. Among the participating institutions are the Biocenter, the Inter-disciplinary Center for Clinical Research (IZKF), the Research Center for Infectious Diseases (ZINF), and the Rudolf Virchow Center/Research Center for Experimental Biomedicine (RVZ). The school’s concept has won support from the Excellence Initiative of the German Federal and State

Governments. The GSLS is composed of five sections, offers life sciences, and a three-year doctoral study programme including a fellowship programme. BiomedicineThe Biomedicine section is involved in the study of physiological and pathophysio-logical processes. Research efforts focus on the analysis of target proteins at differ-ent levels of biological organisation. Ulti-mately, the goal is to explore new strate-gies for diagnosis and therapy. This section places particular emphasis on tumour biol-ogy, cardiovascular sciences, molecular biosciences, and developmental biology. Infection and ImmunityThe Infection and Immunity section repre-sents an internationally recognised, major research focus within the University of Würzburg, with firmly established interdis-ciplinary collaboration between different faculties. The scientific programme com-prises research on infection, immunomodu-lation, and anti-infectives.

Integrative BiologyThe Integrative Biology section aims at a cross-taxon approach to the understanding of complex biological phenomena and integrates all levels of biological organisa-tion. The hallmark of research is the com-bination of organismic, evolutionary, and molecular biology utilising a wide array of methods. NeuroscienceNeuroscience is one of the most rapidly developing areas in the life sciences. The Neuroscience section brings together expertise in system physiology, behavioural neuroscience, molecular biology, molecular structure and function, organic and phar-maceutical chemistry, and bioinformatics. Clinical SciencesResearch in the Clinical Sciences section aims at translating target molecule identifi-cation into new diagnostic and therapeutic venues to provide novel treatment and prevention strategies in clinical settings. In addition to the above sections, an MD/PhD programme is offered for medical

students who want to embark on a career in translational and clinical research. The Doctoral Programme at GSLSA core element of structured doctoral training at GSLS is the three-person thesis committee that identifies individual ele-ments of training depending on the doctoral researcher’s background and goals. Each participant can choose from a wide spec-trum of seminars, lectures, scientific training, and transferable skills courses, all taught in English, ranging from hands-on seminars on presentation techniques and academic writing skills to courses on patent law and leadership qualities in academia and industry. Female doc-toral researchers are welcome to join the MENTORING life sciences programme, which aims to encourage them to pursue their careers. The programme relies on three key elements: mentee-mentor rela-tionships, workshop series, and network meetings.

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Participating faculties p Biology p Medicine p Chemistry and Pharmacy p Physics and Astronomy p Human Sciences Participating research centres p Biocenter (Theodor Boveri Institute,

Julius von Sachs Institute for Biosciences)

p Rudolf Virchow Center (RVZ), Research Center for Experimental Biomedicine

p Research Center for Infectious Diseases (ZINF)

p Interdisciplinary Center for Clinical Research (IZKF)

p Comprehensive Heart Failure Center (CHFC)

p Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) Mainfranken

p Financial support p Structured research and supervision p Research training & conference visits p Extensive optional course programme p Assistance for international students p Career coaching & support

Würzburg

1,000

25%

Graduate School of Life Sciences

Josef-Schneider-Str. 2, D15, 97080 Würzburg

+49 (0)9 31-3 18 45 44

[email protected]

www.graduateschools.uni-wuerzburg.de

Languages and Cultural Studies

90 Languages and Cultural Studies

Institution of Higher Education (HEI)International Doctoral Programme

LocationCourse-ID

CourseLanguage

BeginningTuition (€ /semester)

Internet (http://)E-mail

3Languages and Cultural Studies in general

University of MünsterGraduate School Empirical and Applied Linguistics

MünsterID-2566

German winter/summer semesternone

www.uni-muenster.de/Promotionskolleg-Sprachwissenschaft/[email protected]

University of MünsterGraduate School Practices of Literature (GSPoL)

MünsterID-2497

GermanEnglish (25–50%)

winter/summer semesternone

go.wwu.de/[email protected]

University of TübingenCultures of Conflict/Conflicts of Cultures

TübingenID-3833

German, French winter semesternone

[email protected]

3Civilisation Studies

Max Planck Institute for Social AnthropologyIMPRS: Anthropology, Archaeology and History of Eurasia

Halle (Saale)ID-3978

English winter semesternone

www.eth.mpg.de/[email protected]

3Education

University of SiegenINEDD – International Education Doctorate

SiegenID-1216

GermanEnglish (25%)


[email protected]

3English Studies, American Studies

Universität HeidelbergPhD Programme in American Studies

HeidelbergID-2250


[email protected]

3General and Comparative Literature and Linguistics

Justus Liebig University GiessenEuropean PhDnet Literary and Cultural Studies (PhDnet)

^98

GießenID-2430

EnglishGerman (25%)

Any timenone

www.uni-giessen.de/fbz/gcsc/[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenGraduate School Language & Literature Munich

^99

MünchenID-1172

GermanEnglish (25%)


www.lmu.de/[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenMIMESIS Doctoral Programme for Literature and the Arts

^99

MünchenID-4060

EnglishGerman (25–50%)

please enquirenone

[email protected]


LocationCourse-ID

CourseLanguage




University of BayreuthCentre for Cultural Studies, Social Sciences & Humanities

^95

BayreuthID-4517

German, English, French

Any timenone

[email protected]

Humboldt University BerlinBerlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies (BerGSAS)

^95

BerlinID-4246

GermanEnglish (25%)

winter semesternone

www.berliner-antike-kolleg.org/[email protected]

University of BonnEurope’s Founding Myths in Literature, Art and Music

BonnID-2083

German, French, Italian

Any timenone

www.gruendungsmythen-europas. [email protected]

Justus Liebig University GiessenInternational PhD Programme Literary and Cultural Studies

^96

GießenID-0877

EnglishGerman (25%)

winter semesternone

www.uni-giessen.de/fbz/faculties/gcsc/[email protected]

University of GöttingenGSGG – Graduate School of Humanities Göttingen

GöttingenID-2858

GermanEnglish (25%)

Any timenone

www.uni-goettingen.de/de/[email protected]

Universität HamburgStructured PhD Programme Manuscript Cultures

HamburgID-4012

English winter/summer semesternone

www.manuscript-cultures.uni-hamburg.de/[email protected]

Universität HeidelbergGraduate School for Humanities and Social Sciences

HeidelbergID-2047


winter semesternone

[email protected]

University of Colognea.r.t.e.s. Graduate School for the Humanities Cologne

^96

KölnID-2509

GermanEnglish (25%)

summer semesternone

[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenDoctoral Programme Environment and Society

^97

MünchenID-3153



[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenGlobalisation and Literature

^97

MünchenID-4226


please enquirenone

[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenTransformations in European Societies

^98

MünchenID-4038

German, English, Spanish, Other

winter semesternone

www.en.transformationsprozesse.volkskunde.lmu.ded.kunzelmann@vkde.fak12.uni-muenchen.de

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LocationCourse-ID

CourseLanguage




University of MünsterGraduate School Empirical and Applied Linguistics

MünsterID-2566

German winter/summer semesternone

www.uni-muenster.de/Promotionskolleg-Sprachwissenschaft/[email protected]

University of MünsterGraduate School Practices of Literature (GSPoL)

MünsterID-2497



go.wwu.de/[email protected]

University of TübingenCultures of Conflict/Conflicts of Cultures

TübingenID-3833


[email protected]

3Civilisation Studies

Max Planck Institute for Social AnthropologyIMPRS: Anthropology, Archaeology and History of Eurasia



www.eth.mpg.de/[email protected]

3Education

University of SiegenINEDD – International Education Doctorate

SiegenID-1216

GermanEnglish (25%)


[email protected]

3English Studies, American Studies

Universität HeidelbergPhD Programme in American Studies

HeidelbergID-2250


[email protected]

3General and Comparative Literature and Linguistics

Justus Liebig University GiessenEuropean PhDnet Literary and Cultural Studies (PhDnet)

^98

GießenID-2430

EnglishGerman (25%)

Any timenone

www.uni-giessen.de/fbz/gcsc/[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenGraduate School Language & Literature Munich

^99

MünchenID-1172

GermanEnglish (25%)



Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenMIMESIS Doctoral Programme for Literature and the Arts

^99

MünchenID-4060


please enquirenone

[email protected]



LocationCourse-ID

CourseLanguage



3Other / Non-European Languages and Cultural Studies

Freie Universität BerlinBerlin Graduate School Muslim Cultures and Societies

^103

BerlinID-2120


[email protected]

Universität HeidelbergGraduate Programme for Transcultural Studies (GPTS)

^104

HeidelbergID-1937


www.asia-europe.uni-heidelberg.de/[email protected] heidelberg.de

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenDoctoral Programme in Buddhist Studies

^104

MünchenID-2570



www.buddhismus-studien.lmu.debuddhist-studies@lrz.uni-muenchen.de

3Philosophy

Bielefeld UniversityIntegrating Ethics and Epistemology of Scientific Research

BielefeldID-4778

English please enquirenone

[email protected] hannover.de

Leibniz Universität HannoverIntegrating Ethics and Epistemology of Scientific Research

HannoverID-4774



3Psychology

Technische Universität KaiserslauternGraduate School for Cognitive Science

KaiserslauternID-5090

English Any timenone

www.uni-kl.de/[email protected]

Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain SciencesIMPRS Neuroscience of Communication

^105

LeipzigID-4628


[email protected]

University of MannheimDoctoral Programme in Psychology

MannheimID-4669


www.gess.uni-mannheim.de/ [email protected]


LocationCourse-ID

CourseLanguage



3History

University of BayreuthDoctoral Programme History – Geschichte – Histoire

BayreuthID-5207


Any timenone

www.geschichte.uni-bayreuth.de/de/[email protected]

Bielefeld UniversityBielefeld Graduate School in History and Sociology (BGHS)

^100

BielefeldID-1944

GermanEnglish (25%)


www.uni-bielefeld.de/bghs/[email protected]

Universität HeidelbergGerman-French Doctoral Programme in History

HeidelbergID-3814


[email protected]

Kiel UniversityDoctor Communitatis Europeae

^100

KielID-1646

German, English, French, Other

Any timenone

[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenDistant Worlds: Munich Graduate School for Ancient Studies

^101

MünchenID-4000

GermanEnglish (25%)


[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenDoctoral Programme Classical and Ancient Studies (PAW)

^101

MünchenID-3139

GermanEnglish (25%)


www.mzaw.uni-muenchen.de/[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenDoctoral Programme in Modern and Contemporary History

^102

MünchenID-3144



[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenGraduate School for East and South-East European Studies

^102

MünchenID-4100


winter semesternone

[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenPoland and Germany in Modern Europe

^103

MünchenID-4289

German, English, Other


[email protected]

University of RegensburgGraduate School for East and South-East European Studies

RegensburgID-4137


winter semesternone

[email protected]



LocationCourse-ID

CourseLanguage



3Other / Non-European Languages and Cultural Studies

Freie Universität BerlinBerlin Graduate School Muslim Cultures and Societies

^103

BerlinID-2120


[email protected]

Universität HeidelbergGraduate Programme for Transcultural Studies (GPTS)

^104

HeidelbergID-1937


www.asia-europe.uni-heidelberg.de/[email protected] heidelberg.de

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenDoctoral Programme in Buddhist Studies

^104

MünchenID-2570



www.buddhismus-studien.lmu.debuddhist-studies@lrz.uni-muenchen.de

3Philosophy

Bielefeld UniversityIntegrating Ethics and Epistemology of Scientific Research

BielefeldID-4778



Leibniz Universität HannoverIntegrating Ethics and Epistemology of Scientific Research

HannoverID-4774



3Psychology

Technische Universität KaiserslauternGraduate School for Cognitive Science



www.uni-kl.de/[email protected]

Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain SciencesIMPRS Neuroscience of Communication

^105

LeipzigID-4628


[email protected]

University of MannheimDoctoral Programme in Psychology

MannheimID-4669


www.gess.uni-mannheim.de/ [email protected]



LocationCourse-ID

CourseLanguage



3Psychology

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenDoctoral Training Programme in the Learning Sciences

^105

MünchenID-2708


www.en.mcls.lmu.de/study_programs/[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenScientific Reasoning and Argumentation (REASON)

^106

MünchenID-4118


www.en.mcls.lmu.de/[email protected]

FAU Erlangen-NürnbergDoctoral Degree Programme in Gerontology

NürnbergID-4483


[email protected]

University of PotsdamPhD: Experimental Approaches to Language and Brain

PotsdamID-3447


[email protected]

University of PotsdamPhD Programme for Experimental and Clinical Linguistics

PotsdamID-2947


www.uni-potsdam.de/[email protected]

3Romance Languages

University of BonnTrinational Doctoral Programme in Italian Studies

BonnID-1492

German, Italian winter/summer semesternone

www.promotion-italianistik.uni-bonn.de/[email protected]

3Theology

Universität HeidelbergPhD Programme at the Faculty of Theology

HeidelbergID-4856

GermanEnglish (25%)


www.uni-heidelberg.de/fakultaeten/[email protected] heidelberg.de

Type

Total Number of Students


Application for

Course Language

Contact

3 3

Partner

Contact


Bayreuth – University of BayreuthCentre for Cultural Studies, Social Sciences & Humanities

The Bayreuth Graduate Centre for Cultural Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities (BayKULT) offers graduate programmes focusing on different research areas: His-tory, Cultural Encounters, Communicative Construction of Knowledge, Culture and Society, Media Culture and Media Economy, Music and Performance, and Research on Religions. The programmes provide coursework in research methods, knowl-edge transfer, and teaching. Doctoral candidates are welcome to participate in interdisciplinary seminars.

Intensive supervision within these pro-grammes offers additional support. BayKULT is part of the University of Bayreuth Gradu-ate School, a school that helps foster excellence through professional training opportunities, financial support, and advice on funding opportunities.

University

12,500

7%

Any time

German, English, French

Bayreuth Graduate Centre for Cultural

Studies, Social Sciences and Humanities


[email protected]

www.baykult.uni-bayreuth.de

Languages and Cultural Studies in general

Berlin – Humboldt University BerlinBerlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies (BerGSAS)

A joint graduate school of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and Freie Universität Berlin, BerGSAS offers five interdisciplinary doctoral programmes in ancient studies and related fields, such as geosciences. All programmes are partly implemented by cooperating non-university research institutions operating under the umbrella of the Berliner Antike-Kolleg: the Berlin- Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities, the German Archaeological Institute, the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, and the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation.

The programmes impart core competencies, fundamental theories, and methodological skills covering all of the subjects falling within the purview of ancient studies.

The aim of BerGSAS is to prepare doctoral researchers for careers as professional scientists within and outside academia.

Freie Universität Berlin, Berlin-Branden-

burg Academy of Sciences and Humanities,

German Archaeological Institute, Max

Planck Institute for the History of Science,

Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation

Berlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies

Luisenstraße 56, 10117 Berlin

Tel. +49 (0) 30-20 93 17 11

[email protected]

www.berliner-antike-kolleg.org/bergsas


Type



Application for

Course Language

Contact

3

Type



Application for

Course Language

Contact

3


Gießen – Justus Liebig University GiessenInternational PhD Programme Literary and Cultural Studies

The Literary and Cultural Studies IPP at Giessen University offers a clearly struc-tured, research-oriented, three-year PhD programme focusing on four research areas: Literary & Cultural Theory, Genre Theory, Literary & Cultural Historiography, and Comparative & Interdisciplinary Issues.

Our curriculum includes workshops and master classes by renowned international scholars. International summer schools and conferences organised within the framework of a wide international network with high-ranking universities integrate IPP members into national and international academic communities.

Multi-track mentoring structures encom-pass professorial supervisors, postdoctoral and peer-group coaching. Languages of instruction: English and German. Members benefit from our close cooperation with the International Graduate Centre for the Study of Culture.

University

28,000

10%

winter semester

English, German (25%)

Graduiertenzentrum Kulturwissenschaften


Tel. +49 (0) 6 41-9 93 00 55

[email protected]

www.uni-giessen.de/fbz/faculties/gcsc/ipp


Köln – University of Colognea.r.t.e.s. Graduate School for the Humanities Cologne

a.r.t.e.s. Graduate School is based on a concept of the humanities that goes be-yond the dichotomy of the humanities and the cultural and natural sciences. A spe-cial emphasis lies on hermeneutical and historico-contextual models. Research topics comprise the genesis and inven-tion of knowledge as well as processes of reception and transculturation and their anthropological and ethical conditions.

Since October 2012, a.r.t.e.s Graduate School has been funded by the Excellence Initiative. As an integrated graduate school, it provides an interdisciplinary doctoral programme (with various funding options), a postdoc Research Lab, and a Research Master’s programme. Thus, a.r.t.e.s. Gradu-ate School meets the specific challenges of graduate education in the humanities. A special focus lies on internationality and equality standards.

University

49,300

8%

summer semester

German, English (25%)

a.r.t.e.s. Graduate School for the Humanities

Albertus-Magnus-Platz, 50923 Köln

Tel. +49 (0) 2 21-4 70 12 59

[email protected]

www.artes.uni-koeln.de


Type



Application for

Course Language

Contact

3 3

Type



Application for

Course Language

Contact


München – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenDoctoral Programme Environment and Society

The environment and its problems are one of the greatest challenges facing us this century. Since human action is one of the major influences on the environment, society and the environment are inextrica-bly linked. The complex interrelationship between environment and society cannot be explored purely from the perspective of a single academic discipline. A full un-derstanding of the issues requires dia-logues between natural sciences, humani-ties, and social sciences. The aim of the doctoral programme in Environment and Society is to open up a new field of re-search for candidates, one that promotes both disciplinary depth and interdiscipli-nary approaches while offering opportuni-ties for international network building.

University

51,000

15%

winter/summer semester

English, German (25–50%)

Interdisziplinäres Programm

Leopoldstraße 11a, 80802 München

Tel. +49 (0) 89-2 18 07 23 51

[email protected]

www.proenviron.carsoncenter.lmu.de


München – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenGlobalisation and Literature

The DFG Research Training Group “Globali-sation and Literature: Representations, Transformations, Interventions” focuses on the complex relationship between lit-erature and global/ising dynamics. What are the different functions of imagination and fiction in the processes of globalisa-tion? What are the historical constellations of globalisation made visible through the analysis of literary texts? In what ways do processes of globalisation impact or trans-form literature and its genres? How does literature not only represent but reflect, constitute, and criticise globalisation?

The GraduateCenter LMU offers addi tional support on administrative matters and personal skills development (www.graduatecenter.lmu.de).

University

51,000

15%

please enquire

German, English (25–50%)

Fakultät 13/Dept.1

Schellingstraße 33, 80799 München

[email protected]

www.grk-globalisierung.lmu.de


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München – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenTransformations in European Societies

The doctoral programme is a joint project of the universities of Basel, Graz, Edinburgh (Heriot-Watt), Copenhagen, Munich (LMU), Murcia, Zagreb, and Tel Aviv.

Societies and spaces are changing con-stantly – and not just since people have started talking about globalisation. This also means that it is possible to observe profound cultural transformations at all times. Past and present processes and phenomena linked to these are at the heart of the research agenda of our doctoral programme which focuses on closely con-nected research areas: “migration, mobil-ity, multilocality”, urban anthropology, and ethnography of work. However, it is also possible for students to propose research projects on other forms and aspects of social transformation.

Additional support is offered by the GraduateCenter-LMU (www.graduatecenter.lmu.de).

University

51,000

15%

winter semester

German, English,

Spanish, Other

Institut für Volkskunde / Europäische

Ethnologie

Oettingenstraße 67, 80538 München

[email protected]

www.volkskunde.uni-muenchen.de/forschung


Gießen – Justus Liebig University GiessenEuropean PhDnet Literary and Cultural Studies (PhDnet)

PhDnet Literary and Cultural Studies at JLU Giessen constitutes an international network between JLU, the Doctoral Pro-gramme in Philosophy, Arts and Society at the University of Helsinki, the Research Centre for Communication and Culture at the Catholic University of Portugal in Lisbon, the Doctorate School of Humanities at the University of Bergamo, the Depart-ments of English and of Baltic Languages, Finnish and German at the University of Stockholm, and the Doctoral Programme “Culture – Text – Act(ion)” at the University of Graz.

PhDnet offers a clearly structured, three-year doctoral programme of high academic standard with a distinctively international orientation. Doctoral researchers pursue their studies at JLU and one of the partner institutions and are awarded bi-national degrees at the end of their studies.

University

28,000

10%

Any time


Intl. Graduate Center for the Study of Culture


Tel. +49 (0) 6 41-9 93 00 21

[email protected]

www.uni-giessen.de/fbz/gcsc/phdnet

General and Comparative Literature and Linguistics

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München – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenGraduate School Language & Literature Munich

The Graduate School Language & Litera-ture Munich is composed of four classes: p Class of Language p Class of Literature p Class of Language Education p Class of Culture and History

The Graduate School offers a systemati-cally structured, research-oriented, three-year programme of high academic standard. It provides individual super vision as well as team mentoring for each candi-date. The courses are specifically suited to the demands of doctoral students. The programme offers successful internation-al graduate conferences and a range of oppor tu ni ties for professional development. Joint projects organised by the doctoral students are encouraged. Applications are invited from highly qualified graduate students. International applications are welcome.

University

51,000

15%



Graduate School Language & Literature


Tel. +49 (0) 89-21 80 38 64

[email protected]

www.lmu.de/gsll


München – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenMIMESIS Doctoral Programme for Literature and the Arts

Funded by the Elite Network of Bavaria, the international doctoral programme MIMESIS offers a three-year structured doctoral studies programme combining seminars, workshops, lecture series, and master classes.

MIMESIS will enable cooperation between innovative research projects in literature, theatre, performance, music, film studies, architecture, and the visual arts, with an emphasis on historical, theoretical, and transdisciplinary perspectives. Its research programme is framed by the term mimesis, a key concept throughout the history of the arts, right up to the most recent develop-ments in critical and cultural theory. Intern-ships with leading cultural institutions in Munich and at partner universities will be integrated into the study programme.

Additional support is offered by the GraduateCenter-LMU.

University

51,000

15%

please enquire


IDK Mimesis

Schellingstraße 3 RG, 80799 München

Tel. +49 (0) 89-21 80 30 51

[email protected]

www.mimesis-doc.uni-muenchen.de


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Bielefeld – Bielefeld UniversityBielefeld Graduate School in History and Sociology (BGHS)

The Bielefeld Graduate School in History and Sociology (BGHS) offers young re-searchers an innovative research environ-ment, which fosters creativity through interdisciplinary exchange. The main characteristic of BGHS is the integration of research from a variety of fields (soci-ology, history, political science, social anthropology) into a joint curriculum and organisational frame.

BGHS places great value on the independ-ent initiative of its doctoral researchers. The doctoral programme puts strong em-phasis on theoretical and methodological aspects during its regular three- to four-year doctoral period. Upon successful completion, doctoral researchers will be awarded the title Dr phil.

Prospective students can apply to start the programme in the summer or winter semester of each year.

University

24,200

8%



BGHS

Universitätsstraße 25, 33615 Bielefeld

Tel. +49 (0) 5 21-1 06 65 20

[email protected]

www.uni-bielefeld.de/bghs/

History

Kiel – Kiel UniversityDoctor Communitatis Europeae

Since 2000, historians who have completed a first degree have been able to apply to the History Department at Kiel University for the “Doctor Communitatis Europeae” doctoral programme. Doctoral students produce their theses in German, English, French, or Latin during a three-year study programme.

The topic should have a European dimen-sion. Stays at two foreign partner universi-ties, one of which belongs to the Northern European Historical Research Network (NEHRN), are compulsory elements of the programme.

The objective is for doctoral students to forge a European research network at an early stage. The international topics and the multilingual approach promote cooper-ation extending beyond national borders.

University

26,000

9%

Any time

German, English,

French, Other

Faculty of Arts and Humanities


Tel. +49 (0) 4 31-8 80 36 38

[email protected]

www.histsem.uni-kiel.de

History

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München – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenDistant Worlds: Munich Graduate School for Ancient Studies

In accordance with the tried and trusted German academic system, fellows are super vised by their doctoral thesis adviser at their respective institute, so as to enable the best possible academic support.

The programme enters at a new level, offering special methodology courses and interdisciplinary colloquia designed spe-cifically for the fellows as well as the postdoc-led focus groups. This serves to promote the fellows’ competency in work-ing with theory, to increase their familiar-ity with methods of their own and other disciplines, and to improve their ability to engage with interdisciplinary scholarship.

At the same time, instruction in scholarly writing, conference organisation, planning academic trips, etc. are offered in order to give the fellows the opportunity to develop practical skills for their further academic careers.

University

51,000

15%



Graduate School Distant Worlds


Tel. +49 (0) 89-21 80 61 88

[email protected]

www.gs-distantworlds.mzaw.lmu.de

History

München – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenDoctoral Programme Classical and Ancient Studies (PAW)

The doctoral programme brings together expertise in subjects related to ancient cultures from a total of seven faculties (Catholic Theology, Protestant Theology, Law, History, Philosophy, Cultural Studies, Languages and Literature) involved in the Munich Center of Ancient Worlds.

The aim of the programme is to improve the quality of doctoral training through systematic promotion of individual talent and subject-specific skills, with elements aimed at academic qualification, and with a structured supervision concept. From the very beginning, the problems, methodi-cal approaches, and results of the various participating dissertation projects are inte-grated into a broader theoretical and his-torical context by means of accompanying interdisciplinary courses.


University

51,000

15%



Münchner Zentrum für Antike Welten


[email protected]

www.mzaw.uni-muenchen.de/paw

History

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München – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenDoctoral Programme in Modern and Contemporary History

The Department of History’s doctoral pro-gramme, ProMoHist, aims to qualify post-graduate students for advancement within the field of scientific historical research, education, and other professions that build on scientific skills and historical learning.

Applications are invited from candidates who hold an excellent Master’s degree in history or a related discipline and wish to carry out innovative research in any field of modern and contemporary history covered by the department’s research expertise.

The programme is devised to provide par-ticipants with first-rate research facilities and a vibrant environment comprising seminars, training courses, and workshops as well as with support and guidance by a supervisory team. Students are encour-aged to network and to present their find-ings at national and international scientific conferences.

University

51,000

15%



Hist. Seminar, Neuere / Neueste Geschichte


Tel. +49 (0) 89-21 80 54 57

[email protected]

www.promohist.geschichte.lmu.de

History

München – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenGraduate School for East and South-East European Studies

Our Graduate School is a joint programme by LMU München and University of Regens -burg. Both cities are home to leading research institutes and excellent libraries relevant for studying East and South-East Europe, and both offer a rich research environment. Particular emphasis in our curriculum is put on small thematic study groups, intensive supervision, and academic autonomy.

You can pursue a PhD in one of the follow-ing subjects: history, literary and language studies, art history, theatre studies, social science, law, Jewish history and culture, Slavonic literature and languages, anthro-pology, or Finno-Ugric studies. Following our concept of integrated area studies, we have also incorporated related fields of study, including American studies, Euro-pean studies, Japanese studies, Chinese studies, and Turkic studies.

University of Regensburg

GS for East and Southeast European Studies

Maria-Theresia-Straße 21, 81675 München

Tel. +49 (0) 89-21 80 54 85

[email protected]

www.gs-oses.de

History

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München – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenPoland and Germany in Modern Europe

The doctoral programme “Poland and Ger-many in Modern Europe” is offered by Lud-wig-Maximilians-Universität München and the Willy Brandt Center for German and Euro-pean Studies at the University of Wroclaw. It offers a comprehensive research pro-gramme. Successful applicants can benefit from Munich’s excellent research opportu-nities. PhD projects in history, culture, and politics in Germany and Poland – partic-ularly those covering the relationships of both countries – are supported.

The main aim of the programme is to widen the comparative abilities and sustain the theoretical and methodical background of doctoral candidates. PhD projects are completed in an international framework, contributing to a larger European and interdisciplinary research context.


University

51,000

15%


German, English, Other

Abt. für Geschichte Ost- und Südosteuropas


Tel. +49 (0) 89-21 80 54 57

[email protected]

www.pdme.geschichte.lmu.de

History

Berlin – Freie Universität BerlinBerlin Graduate School Muslim Cultures and Societies

The Berlin Graduate School Muslim Cultures and Societies is a joint project of Freie Uni-versität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient, which brings together scholars in the hu-manities, social sciences, and area studies. It investigates the plurality, changeability, and global connectedness of Muslim cul-tures and communities in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America, with a focus on strategies of negotiating diversity, difference, and distinction, both among Muslims and between Muslims and non-Muslims.

Our structured, research-oriented train-ing programme aims to achieve a balance between specialisation in a given field of study and in-depth interdisciplinary training. This assists doctoral candidates in developing a transregional outlook and enhances their intercultural openness.

University

31,500

20%

winter semester

English

Berlin Grad. School Muslim Cultures/Societies

Altensteinstraße 48, 14195 Berlin

Tel. +49 (0) 30-83 85 32 60

[email protected]

www.bgsmcs.fu-berlin.de

Other / Non-European Languages and Cultural Studies

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Heidelberg – Universität HeidelbergGraduate Programme for Transcultural Studies (GPTS)

GPTS is part of the Cluster of Excellence “Asia and Europe in a Global Context: The Dynamics of Transculturality” offered by the Heidelberg Centre for Transcultural Studies at Heidelberg University. It com-bines the European model of highly indi-vidualised doctoral studies with a tailored course curriculum. Moreover, students receive monthly grants, travel allowanc-es, and administrative support. Research focuses on processes of exchange be-tween cultures, ranging from migration and trade to the formation of concepts and institutions.

A central focus lies in the dynamics in which transcultural processes between and within Asia and Europe develop. These complex historical relationships are of great relevance for the global transforma-tions of our time.

GPTS offers an excellent working environ-ment for young scholars in this field.

University

31,000

19%

winter semester

English

Exzellenzcluster “Asien und Europa”

Voßstr. 2, Gebäude 4400, 69115 Heidelberg

Tel. +49 (0) 62 21-54 40 09

[email protected]

www.asia-europe.uni-heidelberg.de


München – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenDoctoral Programme in Buddhist Studies

This doctoral programme focuses on the interdisciplinary study of Buddhism in its many forms within its historical, cultural, and social context. It is offered by the Centre for Buddhist Studies, which is comprised of faculty members from the disciplines of Chinese Studies, Indian and Tibetan Studies, Japanese Studies, and Religious Studies.

The PhD programme offers a structured, research-oriented three-year doctoral study course. In a specially designed curricu-lum, students can bring their research into dialogue with ongoing issues in Buddhist Studies. The programme also includes intensive supervision as well as elements providing conference and teaching experience.

Additional support on administrative matters and personal skills development is offered by the GraduateCenter-LMU (www.graduatecenter.lmu.de).

University

51,000

15%



Promotionsprogramm Buddhismus-Studien

Oettingenstraße 67, 80538 München

Tel. +49 (0) 89-21 80 95 16

[email protected]

www.buddhismus-studien.lmu.de


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Leipzig – MPI for Human Cognitive and Brain SciencesIMPRS Neuroscience of Communication

The International Max Planck Research School on Neuroscience of Communi-cation: Function, Structure and Plastic-ity ( IMPRS NeuroCom) is a cooperation between the Max Planck Institute for Hu-man Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig; the University of Leipzig; the Max Planck Institute for Human Anthropology, Leipzig; and the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience at University College London, UK. The school trains PhD students in the aspects of functional, structural, and plastic bases of human communication through an in-tegrative approach. The three-year pro-gramme offers training in both cognitive science and neuroscientific methodolo-gies, covering the following modules: (1) Language and Communication, (2) Social, Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, (3) Neuroscience: Basic and Clinical, and (4) Neuroimaging Physics and Signal Processing.

Non-university Research Institute

50

56%

Any time

English

IMPRS NeuroCom

Stephanstraße 1 A, 04103 Leipzig

Tel. +49 (0) 3 41-99 40 22 61

[email protected]

imprs-neurocom.mpg.de

Psychology

München – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenDoctoral Training Programme in the Learning Sciences

The Doctoral Training Programme in the Learning Sciences is one central training component of the Munich Centre of the Learning Sciences. Learning sciences are a multidisciplinary research field that focuses on the conditions, processes and outcomes of learning with research per-spectives ranging from medicine, neuro-sciences, psychology, education, eco-nomics, sociology, language education, science and mathematical education, to computer sciences. The programme offers a structured set of courses and organises visits by guest speakers and research col-loquia designed to enhance students’ key qualifications. It is aimed at students who have a strong research interest in the field of learning sciences and very good knowl-edge of methodology and research skills.


University

51,000

15%

winter semester

English

Faculty for Psychology and Education

Leopoldstraße 13, 80802 München

Tel. +49 (0) 89-2 18 07 25 15

[email protected]

www.en.mcls.lmu.de/study_programs/dtp

Psychology

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München – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenScientific Reasoning and Argumentation (REASON)

The international doctoral school, Scientific Reasoning and Argumentation (REASON), is an interdisciplinary PhD programme in the learning sciences, incorporating research from educational psychology, developmental psychology, biology edu-cation, mathematics education, medical education, education sciences, computer science, and social work. REASON aims to advance scientific knowledge on the development and promotion of scientific reasoning and argumentation skills from preschool age to adulthood. Doctoral can-didates have the opportunity to conduct scientific research in an international, interdisciplinary, and supportive environ-ment. International experts act as addi-tional supervisors and potential hosts for research stays abroad. The programme offers a structured curriculum.

Additional support is offered by the GraduateCenter-LMU.

University

51,000

15%

winter semester

English

Faculty for Psychology (Faculty 11)


[email protected]

www.en.mcls.lmu.de/study_programs

Psychology

Law, Business, Economics and Social Sciences

108 Law, Business, Economics and Social Sciences


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3Business and Economics

Goethe University FrankfurtPhD Programme in Management

Frankfurt a. M.ID-4384


[email protected]

Goethe University FrankfurtPhD Programme in Marketing



[email protected]

Justus Liebig University GiessenPhD Programme Agricultural Economics

GießenID-1065


www.uni-giessen.de/cms/fbz/fb09/ institute/iam/pau/[email protected] giessen.de

University of GöttingenRTG 1666 GlobalFood

GöttingenID-3574


www.uni-goettingen.de/[email protected]

Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO)IAMO Graduate School



www.iamo.de/en/[email protected]

University of GöttingenRTG 1723 Globalisation and Development (PhD)

HannoverID-3614


[email protected]

Friedrich Schiller University JenaGraduate College: The Economics of Innovative Change

JenaID-1615


[email protected]

Kiel UniversityDoctoral Programme Quantitative Economics

^114

KielID-1136


www.quantitative-economics.uni-kiel.de/[email protected]

University of KonstanzDoctoral Programme in Quantitative Economics and Finance

^115

KonstanzID-1306


www.uni-konstanz.de/[email protected]

University of KonstanzGraduate School of Decision Sciences

^115

KonstanzID-3966


[email protected]


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3Law, Business, Economics and Social Sciences in general

Ruhr University BochumPhD in International Development Studies

BochumID-2109


[email protected]

HHL Leipzig Graduate School of ManagementDoctoral Programme in Economics and Management

LeipzigID-1873

English Any time2,000.- to 3,000.-

[email protected]

FAU Erlangen-NürnbergGraduate Programme in Labour Market Research

NürnbergID-3914


www.iab.de/en/ueberblick/[email protected]

University of PassauPrivacy and Digitalisation (DFG RTG 1681/2)

PassauID-3679

GermanEnglish (25%)

Any timenone

www.privatheit.uni-passau.de/en/[email protected]


German Institute for Economic ResearchDIW Berlin Graduate Center (Economics)

^113

BerlinID-5124


www.diw.de/[email protected]

Bielefeld UniversityBielefeld Graduate School of Economics and Management

BielefeldID-1295


[email protected]

Max Planck Institute for Research on Collective GoodsInternational Max Planck Research School: Uncertainty

^113

BonnID-1801


[email protected]

University of BonnBonn Graduate School of Economics (BGSE)

^114

BonnID-0333


[email protected]

Heinrich Heine University DüsseldorfGraduate Programme Competition Economics – GRK 1974

DüsseldorfID-4451


www.dice.hhu.de/en/[email protected]

Goethe University FrankfurtPhD Programme in Economics



[email protected]

Goethe University FrankfurtPhD Programme in Finance



[email protected]

Law, Business, Economics and Social Sciences 109


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Goethe University FrankfurtPhD Programme in Management



[email protected]

Goethe University FrankfurtPhD Programme in Marketing



[email protected]

Justus Liebig University GiessenPhD Programme Agricultural Economics

GießenID-1065


www.uni-giessen.de/cms/fbz/fb09/ institute/iam/pau/[email protected] giessen.de

University of GöttingenRTG 1666 GlobalFood

GöttingenID-3574



Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO)IAMO Graduate School



www.iamo.de/en/[email protected]

University of GöttingenRTG 1723 Globalisation and Development (PhD)

HannoverID-3614


[email protected]

Friedrich Schiller University JenaGraduate College: The Economics of Innovative Change

JenaID-1615


[email protected]

Kiel UniversityDoctoral Programme Quantitative Economics

^114

KielID-1136


www.quantitative-economics.uni-kiel.de/[email protected]

University of KonstanzDoctoral Programme in Quantitative Economics and Finance

^115

KonstanzID-1306


www.uni-konstanz.de/[email protected]

University of KonstanzGraduate School of Decision Sciences

^115

KonstanzID-3966


[email protected]



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Universität HamburgAlbrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy Graduate School of Law

^116

HamburgID-4958


winter semesternone

www.albrecht-mendelssohn-bartholdy.netkontakt@albrechtmendelssohnbartholdy.de

Universität HamburgEuropean Doctorate in Law & Economics (EDLE)

^117

HamburgID-2311

English winter semester1,000.- to 2,000.-

[email protected]

University of MünsterDoctoral Programme in Law (Doctor Juris)

MünsterID-0450

German Any timenone

[email protected]

3Political Science

Freie Universität BerlinBerlin Graduate School for Transnational Studies

^117

BerlinID-2559


[email protected]

Hertie School of GovernanceDoctoral Programme in Governance

^118

BerlinID-3817


www.hertie-school.org/[email protected]

University of MannheimDoctoral Programme in Political Science

MannheimID-4670


gess.uni-mannheim.de/[email protected]

University of MünsterGraduate School of Politics (GraSP) (PhD)

MünsterID-1718


Any timenone

www.uni-muenster.de/GraSP/[email protected]

3Regional Studies

Humboldt University BerlinBerlin Graduate School of British Studies (BGSBS)

BerlinID-4464


www.gbz.hu-berlin.de/berlin-graduate-school-of-british-studiescorinna.radke@staff.hu-berlin.de

3Social Science

Freie Universität BerlinGraduate School of East Asian Studies (GEAS)

^118

BerlinID-4213


[email protected]


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CourseLanguage




University of MannheimDoctoral Programme in Accounting

MannheimID-4661



University of MannheimDoctoral Programme in Economics

MannheimID-4667



University of MannheimDoctoral Programme in Finance

MannheimID-4662



University of MannheimDoctoral Programme in Information Systems

MannheimID-4666



University of MannheimDoctoral Programme in Management

MannheimID-4664



University of MannheimDoctoral Programme in Marketing

MannheimID-4663



University of MannheimDoctoral Programme in Operations Management

MannheimID-4665



University of MannheimDoctoral Programme in Taxation

MannheimID-4659



Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenMunich Graduate School of Economics (MGSE)

^116

MünchenID-1174


[email protected]

FAU Erlangen-NürnbergDoctoral Programme of the School of Business and Economics

NürnbergID-4214


Any timenone

www.wiso.uni-erlangen.de/forschung/graduiertenschule/promotion/[email protected]

3Law

Humboldt University BerlinUnity and Difference in the European Legal Area (EPEDER)

BerlinID-2481

GermanEnglish (25%)


[email protected]



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CourseLanguage



3Law

Universität HamburgAlbrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy Graduate School of Law

^116

HamburgID-4958


winter semesternone

www.albrecht-mendelssohn-bartholdy.netkontakt@albrechtmendelssohnbartholdy.de

Universität HamburgEuropean Doctorate in Law & Economics (EDLE)

^117

HamburgID-2311

English winter semester1,000.- to 2,000.-

[email protected]

University of MünsterDoctoral Programme in Law (Doctor Juris)

MünsterID-0450

German Any timenone

[email protected]

3Political Science

Freie Universität BerlinBerlin Graduate School for Transnational Studies

^117

BerlinID-2559


[email protected]

Hertie School of GovernanceDoctoral Programme in Governance

^118

BerlinID-3817


www.hertie-school.org/[email protected]

University of MannheimDoctoral Programme in Political Science

MannheimID-4670



University of MünsterGraduate School of Politics (GraSP) (PhD)

MünsterID-1718


Any timenone

www.uni-muenster.de/GraSP/[email protected]

3Regional Studies

Humboldt University BerlinBerlin Graduate School of British Studies (BGSBS)

BerlinID-4464


www.gbz.hu-berlin.de/berlin-graduate-school-of-british-studiescorinna.radke@staff.hu-berlin.de

3Social Science

Freie Universität BerlinGraduate School of East Asian Studies (GEAS)

^118

BerlinID-4213


[email protected]



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CourseLanguage



3Social Science

Humboldt University BerlinBerlin Graduate School of Social Sciences (BGSS)

BerlinID-0917


[email protected]

Max Planck Institute for Social AnthropologyResearch School on Retaliation, Mediation and Punishment



[email protected]

Friedrich Schiller University JenaJena School Human Behaviour in Social and Economic Change

JenaID-2020


[email protected]

University of KasselGraduate School of Socio-Ecological Development Research

KasselID-2841


www.uni-kassel.de/einrichtungen/[email protected]

Max Planck Institute for the Study of SocietiesIMPRS The Social and Political Constitution of the Economy

^119

KölnID-2449


imprs.mpifg.de/[email protected]

University of MannheimDoctoral Programme in Sociology

MannheimID-4668



University of MünsterGraduate School of Sociology Münster (GRASS)

MünsterID-2514

GermanEnglish (25%)


www.uni-muenster.de/Soziologie/[email protected]

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Berlin – German Institute for Economic ResearchDIW Berlin Graduate Center (Economics)

The DIW Graduate Center offers a four-year doctoral programme with world-class training in economics to outstanding PhD students. Hosted by DIW Berlin, one of Germany’s leading economic think-tanks, the research environment of the institute allows students to complete their doc-toral degrees while simultaneously gaining hands-on experience.

The GC works together with Berlin’s unpar-alleled network of universities, which grant the doctoral degrees. Students benefit from a top quality academic environment that includes abundant opportunities for project work in DIW research departments, internships with top international policy institutions, and numerous seminars. Com-mitted to excellence and relevance, the GC provides its students with the best possible training, paving their way to exceptional careers in academic research and policy advice.


60

20%

winter semester

English

Graduate Center

Mohrenstraße 58, 10117 Berlin

Tel. +49 (0) 30-89 78 95 47

[email protected]

www.diw.de/gc

Business and Economics

Bonn – Max Planck Institute for Research on Collective GoodsInternational Max Planck Research School: Uncertainty

The International Max Planck Research School on Adapting Behaviour in a Funda-mentally Uncertain World is a joint initiative of the Max Planck Institute for Collective Goods (Bonn), Friedrich Schiller University (Jena), the University of Cologne, Indiana University (Bloomington), and Hebrew University (Jerusalem). It approaches inter active human decision-making in an interdisciplinary framework.

We offer training for PhD students in a tripartite system: local training, workshops, and a summer school. The training pro-vides economists, legal scholars, and psy-chologists with in-depth knowledge on their own disciplines and basic knowledge of the other fields. In generating a truly meaningful understanding of behaviour, each of the three disciplines naturally complements the other two.


30

40%

please enquire

English

IMPRS Uncertainty

Bachstraße 18 k, 07743 Jena

Tel. +49 (0) 36 41-94 32 72

[email protected]

www.imprs-uncertainty.mpg.de


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Bonn – University of BonnBonn Graduate School of Economics (BGSE)

The Bonn Graduate School of Economics (BGSE) offers a two-stage graduate pro-gramme that combines demanding courses with early individual research in a sup-portive and intellectually demanding envi-ron ment. Students will finish the two-year course phase with a Master’s degree specialised in economic research (MSc Economic Research) and the three-year dissertation phase with a doctoral degree (PhD equivalent). Outstanding students (top 10%) who have earned a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics or re-lated fields (e.g., mathematics, statistics, business administration, accounting, and finance) are encouraged to apply for admission.

The programme is especially designed for highly qualified students with a strong interest in quantitative economic research.

University

35,600

13%

winter semester

English

Bonn Graduate School of Economics (BGSE)

Kaiserstraße 1, 53113 Bonn

Tel. +49 (0) 2 28-73 79 31

[email protected]

www.bgse.uni-bonn.de


Kiel – Kiel UniversityDoctoral Programme Quantitative Economics

The programme aims to train students for leading positions in companies, the po-litical sector, and academic careers. The strengths of our department lie in the fields of international economics, financial eco-nomics, econometrics, applied microeco-nomics, and decision theory. It also em-phasises interdisciplinary work through its associated faculty members.

Topics of PhD research should lie in these fields. The degree is designed to be com-pleted in three years. Through the offered courses in core areas of economics and neighbouring disciplines, students are guided to their own research in the first year. Thereafter, students should have found a distinct focus for their research and two supervisors for the proposed project. A major asset is the link between the Department of Economics and the renowned Kiel Institute for the World Economy.

University

26,000

9%

winter semester

English

Faculty of Business, Economics and Social

Sciences · Leibnizstraße 3, 24118 Kiel

Tel. +49 (0) 4 31-8 80 29 67

[email protected]

www.quantitative-economics.uni-kiel.de/en


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Konstanz – University of KonstanzDoctoral Programme in Quantitative Economics and Finance

Why join us? We offer a three-year doctoral programme in Quantitative Economics and Finance. We provide you with advanced knowledge in the latest theoretical concepts and quantitative methods in economics and finance. We also offer expertise in our highly relevant and scientifically produc-tive research fields of finance, labour eco-nomics, public economics, and behavioural economics. This programme opens up a broad spectrum of research possibilities and equips you with the skills to complete a thesis in line with the highest international standards.

The Department of Economics is one of the premier departments of its kind in Germany and enjoys an outstanding reputation in teaching and research.

Application deadline for admission in October: 15 April For further information and to apply, please visit: www.uni-konstanz.de/econdoc

University

11,700

11%

winter semester

English

FB Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Fach 137

Universitätsstraße 10, 78464 Konstanz

Tel. +49 (0) 75 31-88 37 61

[email protected]

www.uni-konstanz.de/econdoc


Konstanz – University of KonstanzGraduate School of Decision Sciences

The Graduate School of Decision Sciences at the University of Konstanz offers an ideal training and research environment for doc-toral students concerned with questions about decision making and its application to important social problems. The three disciplines of economics, political science, and psychology constitute the main focus of the School, and three complementary disciplines are also incorporated: compu-ter science, sociology, and statistics. The School is structured into four interdisci-plinary research areas, between which various cross-connections exist: (A) Behavioural Decision Making (B) Intertemporal Choice and Markets (C) Political Decisions and Institutions (D) Information Processing and

Statistical Analysis

For further Information, please visit: https://www.gsds.uni-konstanz.de/

University

11,700

11%

winter semester

English

FB Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Fach 146


Tel. +49 (0) 75 31-88 37 61

[email protected]

www.gsds.uni-konstanz.de


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München – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenMunich Graduate School of Economics (MGSE)

The Munich Graduate School of Economics offers a distinguished PhD programme in Economics to outstanding and motivated young researchers. The MGSE programme provides advanced training for in-depth research and covers a broad range of topics in economics with a strong focus on the application of state-of-the-art methods. Doctoral students at the MGSE are inte-grated into a stimulating research environ-ment, composed of an ambitious and excellent faculty and a large network of research institutions and facilities.

Additional support for administrative matters and personal skills development is offered by the GraduateCenter-LMU (www.graduatecenter.lmu.de).

University

51,000

15%

winter semester

English

Munich Graduate School of Economics

Kaulbachstraße 45, 80539 München

Tel. +49 (0) 89-21 80 56 29

[email protected]

www.mgse.econ.lmu.de


Hamburg – Universität HamburgAlbrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy Graduate School of Law

Structured doctoral research programme in law offering scholarships

The Graduate School of Law’s degree pro-gramme is ideal for graduates of law and other disciplines who are keen to pursue ambitious doctoral work in an outstanding, interdisciplinary research environment. Doctoral candidates from all over the world ensure intellectual and international diver-sity. By cooperating with other university faculties and departments, we foster broad professional and academic development and prepare our students for productive careers. The Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy Graduate School of Law is com-mitted to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. Our pro-gramme has also been conceived to sup-port the balance between work and family.

University

42,100

12%

winter semester


Fakultät für Rechtswissenschaft

Rothenbaumchaussee 33, 20148 Hamburg

Tel. +49 (0) 40-4 28 38 93 62

[email protected]

www.jura.uni-hamburg.de/en

Law

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Hamburg – Universität HamburgEuropean Doctorate in Law & Economics (EDLE)

The European Doctorate in Law and Eco-nomics (EDLE) is a joint three-year doctoral programme offered by the Universities of Bologna, Haifa, Hamburg, and Rotterdam.

EDLE’s aim is to further doctoral research in law and economics in Europe. The pro-gramme provides students with outstand-ing competence in the field of law and economics. Doctoral candidates gain the unique opportunity to do research in a field of growing importance. Students spend at least one semester each in Bologna, Hamburg, and Rotterdam and attend the educational activities offered on-site.

Candidates will be prepared for careers in academia as well as for responsible posi-tions in governmental institutions, research organisations, international law firms, and consulting groups. Economists and lawyers are invited to apply. EDLE participants receive a full stipend.

University

42,100

12%

winter semester

English

Faculty of Law: Institute of Law and

Economics · Johnsallee 35, 20148 Hamburg

[email protected]

edle-phd.eu

Law

Berlin – Freie Universität BerlinBerlin Graduate School for Transnational Studies

BTS offers a rigorous and intense English-language PhD programme for exceptionally talented graduate students in the field of transnational and international relations. It offers state-of-the-art survey courses in the field, strong training in research methods and research design, professional develop-ment courses, and comprehensive super-vision. The three-year programme has a strong focus on social science theories and methods. It also welcomes applica-tions from adjacent disciplines such as history, economics, and law.

The programme aims to train students to per-form excellent research in the field of their choice. Dissertation topics should engage in one of the following four research areas: p Causes and Consequences

of Globalisation p Governance Challenges p Comparative Analysis of

Regional Structures p The EU as a Transnational Polity

University

31,500

20%

winter semester

English

Berlin Graduate School for Transnational

Studies · Ihnestraße 26, 14195 Berlin

Tel. +49 (0) 30-83 85 70 52

[email protected]

www.transnationalstudies.eu

Political Science

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Berlin – Hertie School of GovernanceDoctoral Programme in Governance

The Hertie School’s doctoral programme in Governance places students at the fore-front of social science knowledge in one of the most important and dynamic fields of inquiry. It brings together perspectives from economics, political science, law, and sociology and nurtures excellence in quali-tative and quantitative methodologies.

The programme is designed for students with a desire to understand fundamental policy problems and patterns of govern-ance at the highest level of academic research.

The Hertie School is a small, select institu-tion, which integrates teaching, research, and debate in the field of governance. It brings together students, researchers, and scholars with experts and representatives from the world of politics, business, and civil society.

University

560

60%

winter semester

English

Graduate Programmes

Friedrichstraße 180, 10117 Berlin

Tel. +49 (0) 30-2 59 21 93 34

[email protected]

www.hertie-school.org/docgov

Political Science

Berlin – Freie Universität BerlinGraduate School of East Asian Studies (GEAS)

GEAS combines area studies research on East Asia with thorough, discipline-based methodological training and strong language and cultural competence. Its training programme is interdisciplinary, with special emphasis on historically and culturally informed social science inquiry.

The research programme is organised in relation to three interconnected lenses: 1. the origins and change of institutions

in East Asia 2. the effects of institutions and the

consequences of institutional diversity 3. the interdependence of East Asia in the

broader regional and global context

GEAS offers PhD candidates excellent training while providing scholarships to cover living expenses. The three-year programme offers training in research methods, institutional theory, and pro-fessional development, and it provides comprehensive supervision.

University

31,500

20%

winter semester

English

Graduate School of East Asian Studies (GEAS)

Hittorfstraße 18, 14195 Berlin

Tel. +49 (0) 30-83 85 15 96

[email protected]

www.geas.fu-berlin.de

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Köln – Max Planck Institute for the Study of SocietiesIMPRS The Social and Political Constitution of the Economy

The International Max Planck Research School on the Social and Political Consti-tution of the Economy (IMPRS-SPCE) is a PhD programme in economic sociology, political economy, history and organisa-tional studies. Founded jointly by the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies (MPIfG) and the UoC, which includes the associated UDE, it provides an attractive research environment for graduate students. Research at the school explores the complex relationship between the mod-ern economy and its social and political foundations.

The curriculum will enhance students’ theoretical and methodological knowledge. Coursework consists of core and elective courses and a doctoral colloquium. Spending a semester at a partner uni ver-sity and presenting at a summer confer-ence will give students chances to discuss their research with leading scholars.


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50%

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IMPRS-SPCE

Paulstraße 3, 50676 Köln

Tel. +49 (0) 2 21-2 76 70

[email protected]

imprs.mpifg.de

Social Science

Mathematics, Natural Sciences

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University of FreiburgThe Spemann Graduate School of Biology and Medicine (SGBM)

^138

Freiburg i. Br.ID-2355


[email protected]

University of GöttingenApplied Statistics and Empirical Methods

GöttingenID-4184



University of GöttingenGeorg-August University School of Science Göttingen

GöttingenID-5038

EnglishGerman (25%)

Any timenone

[email protected]

University of GöttingenRTG 2088 Discovering Structure in Complex Data (PhD)

GöttingenID-5068



Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyBioInterfaces International Graduate School

^139

HeidelbergID-3615


[email protected]

Jülich Research CentreHelmholtz Interdisciplinary Training in Energy and Climate

^139

JülichID-4906


[email protected]

Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyPhD Programme in Optics & Photonics

^140

KarlsruheID-1930


[email protected]

Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyPhD Programme in Teratronics (Terahertz & Electronics)

KarlsruheID-4121


[email protected]

Leipzig UniversityGraduate School Building with Molecules and Nano-objects

^140

LeipzigID-1473


[email protected]

University of MarburgFunctionalisation of Semiconductors (DFG-RTG)

MarburgID-3622

EnglishGerman (25%)


www.uni-marburg.de/[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenStatistics: Theory and Methods for Empirical Modelling

^141

MünchenID-4269


winter semesternone

www.statistik.lmu.de/[email protected]


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University of BayreuthGraduate School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences

^136

BayreuthID-4518


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Berlin University of TechnologyDoctoral Programme Computational Neuroscience

^136

BerlinID-2675


www.bccn-berlin.de/Graduate+Programs/[email protected]

Charité – University Medicine BerlinInternational Graduate Programme Medical Neurosciences

BerlinID-2217


[email protected]

Max Planck Institute for Molecular GeneticsIMPRS Computational Biology and Scientific Computing

BerlinID-3186


www.molgen.mpg.de/[email protected]

Bielefeld UniversityBielefeld Graduate School in Theoretical Sciences

BielefeldID-4015


[email protected]

Max Planck Institute of Molecular PhysiologyIMPRS in Chemical and Molecular Biology

DortmundID-4404


www.imprs-cmb.mpg.de/[email protected]

Max Planck Institute for Iron ResearchIMPRS Interface Controlled Materials for Energy Conversion

^137

DüsseldorfID-4602


[email protected]

FAU Erlangen-NürnbergErlangen School of Molecular Communication (SFB 796)

ErlangenID-3191


Any timenone

www.sfb796.forschung.uni-erlangen.de/[email protected]

University of Duisburg-EssenGraduate School of Biomedical Science (BIOME)

^137

EssenID-2469


www.uni-due.de/[email protected]

Goethe University FrankfurtIRTG Transport across Biological Membranes TRAM/SFB 807

^138



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University of FreiburgInternational Research Training Group Soft Matter Science



www.softmattergraduate.uni-freiburg.desoftmattergraduate@uni-freiburg.de

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University of FreiburgThe Spemann Graduate School of Biology and Medicine (SGBM)

^138



[email protected]

University of GöttingenApplied Statistics and Empirical Methods

GöttingenID-4184



University of GöttingenGeorg-August University School of Science Göttingen

GöttingenID-5038

EnglishGerman (25%)

Any timenone

[email protected]

University of GöttingenRTG 2088 Discovering Structure in Complex Data (PhD)

GöttingenID-5068



Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyBioInterfaces International Graduate School

^139

HeidelbergID-3615


[email protected]

Jülich Research CentreHelmholtz Interdisciplinary Training in Energy and Climate

^139

JülichID-4906


[email protected]

Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyPhD Programme in Optics & Photonics

^140

KarlsruheID-1930


[email protected]

Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyPhD Programme in Teratronics (Terahertz & Electronics)

KarlsruheID-4121


[email protected]

Leipzig UniversityGraduate School Building with Molecules and Nano-objects

^140

LeipzigID-1473


[email protected]

University of MarburgFunctionalisation of Semiconductors (DFG-RTG)

MarburgID-3622

EnglishGerman (25%)


www.uni-marburg.de/[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenStatistics: Theory and Methods for Empirical Modelling

^141

MünchenID-4269


winter semesternone

www.statistik.lmu.de/[email protected]



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3Biology

Charité – University Medicine BerlinBerlin-Brandenburg School for Regenerative Therapies

BerlinID-1951


www.bsrt.de/[email protected]

Ruhr University BochumBiosciences (International Graduate School) (IGB)

BochumID-1481

EnglishGerman (25%)

Any timenone

www.biologie.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/ promotion/[email protected]

Ruhr University BochumNeuroscience (International Graduate School) (IGSN)

BochumID-1436


www.rub.de/[email protected]

Max Planck Institute for Marine MicrobiologyIMPRS Marine Microbiology (MarMic)

BremenID-4157


[email protected]

Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and GeneticsIMPRS for Cell, Developmental and Systems Biology

^144

DresdenID-3799


[email protected]

Technische Universität DresdenIntl. Graduate School for Biomedicine and Bioengineering

^144

DresdenID-1388


[email protected]

Heinrich Heine University DüsseldorfiGRAD-Plant – Graduate Programme for Plant Science

DüsseldorfID-2459


[email protected]

Heinrich Heine University DüsseldorfManchot Graduate School: Molecules of Infection III

DüsseldorfID-4257


[email protected]

FAU Erlangen-NürnbergNeurodevelopment and Vulnerability of the CNS

ErlangenID-5031


[email protected]

University of GöttingenBehaviour and Cognition (BeCog)

GöttingenID-3294


[email protected]

University of GöttingenBiological Diversity & Ecology (PhD)

GöttingenID-0664





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University of MünsterPhD Programme OCC, Cognitive and Behavioural Neuroscience

MünsterID-4493


[email protected]

University of OldenburgGraduate School Science, Medicine and Technology (Oltech)

^141

OldenburgID-2345

EnglishGerman (25%)


[email protected]

University of OldenburgJoint Research Academy Cluster of Excellence Hearing4all

^142

OldenburgID-4114


hearing4all.eu/EN/Career/[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenIRTG 1243 Cancer Evolution

^142

PlaneggID-4731


[email protected]

International Max Planck Research School for Condensed Matter ScienceInternational PhD Programme in Condensed Matter Science

^143

StuttgartID-1596


[email protected]

University of HohenheimDoctoral Programme in Natural Sciences (Dr rer nat)

StuttgartID-4574


www.uni-hohenheim.de/[email protected]

University of TübingenDoctoral Programme Neural Information Processing

TübingenID-3417


www.neuroschool-tuebingen.de/[email protected]

University of TübingenGraduate School of Cellular & Molecular Neuroscience

TübingenID-1360



University of TübingenGraduate School of Neural & Behavioural Sciences / IMPRS

TübingenID-1249



3Biology

Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung ResearchIMPRS for Heart and Lung Research

^143

Bad NauheimID-3482


imprs.mpi-hlr.de/[email protected]



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3Biology

Charité – University Medicine BerlinBerlin-Brandenburg School for Regenerative Therapies

BerlinID-1951


www.bsrt.de/[email protected]

Ruhr University BochumBiosciences (International Graduate School) (IGB)

BochumID-1481

EnglishGerman (25%)

Any timenone

www.biologie.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/ promotion/[email protected]

Ruhr University BochumNeuroscience (International Graduate School) (IGSN)

BochumID-1436


www.rub.de/[email protected]

Max Planck Institute for Marine MicrobiologyIMPRS Marine Microbiology (MarMic)

BremenID-4157


[email protected]

Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and GeneticsIMPRS for Cell, Developmental and Systems Biology

^144

DresdenID-3799


[email protected]

Technische Universität DresdenIntl. Graduate School for Biomedicine and Bioengineering

^144

DresdenID-1388


[email protected]

Heinrich Heine University DüsseldorfiGRAD-Plant – Graduate Programme for Plant Science

DüsseldorfID-2459


[email protected]

Heinrich Heine University DüsseldorfManchot Graduate School: Molecules of Infection III

DüsseldorfID-4257


[email protected]

FAU Erlangen-NürnbergNeurodevelopment and Vulnerability of the CNS

ErlangenID-5031


[email protected]

University of GöttingenBehaviour and Cognition (BeCog)

GöttingenID-3294


[email protected]

University of GöttingenBiological Diversity & Ecology (PhD)

GöttingenID-0664






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3Biology

University of GöttingenGGNB Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience (PhD)

^150

GöttingenID-1862


[email protected]

University of GöttingenIMPRS for Genome Science

^150

GöttingenID-4990


[email protected]

University of GöttingenMolecular Science and Biotechnology of Crops and Trees

GöttingenID-2561


www.uni-goettingen.de/en/[email protected]

Hannover Medical SchoolDEWIN – Dynamics of Host-Pathogen Interactions

HannoverID-3830


www.mh-hannover.de/[email protected]

Hannover Medical SchoolPhD Programme: Infection Biology (ZIB)

HannoverID-1959



Universität HeidelbergInternational Graduate School Molecular & Cellular Biology

^151

HeidelbergID-1925


[email protected]

Friedrich Schiller University JenaJena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC)

^151

JenaID-2108


[email protected]

Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology – Hans Knöll InstituteILRS Microbial and Biomolecular Interactions

^152

JenaID-3650


[email protected]

Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute e.V. (FLI)Leibniz Graduate School on Aging (LGSA)

^152

JenaID-3970


www.leibniz-fli.de/[email protected]

Max Planck Institute for Chemical EcologyIMPRS on Chemical Ecology

JenaID-1665


[email protected]

Technische Universität KaiserslauternInternational Research Training Group on Membrane Biology



[email protected]


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CourseLanguage



3Biology

University of GöttingenBiology and Psychology (PhD)

GöttingenID-4993


Any timenone


University of GöttingenGGNB Biomolecules: Structure – Function – Dynamics (PhD)

^145

GöttingenID-1575


[email protected]

University of GöttingenGGNB Emerging Infectious Diseases (PhD)

^145

GöttingenID-3888


[email protected]

University of GöttingenGGNB Genes and Development (PhD)

^146

GöttingenID-1580


[email protected]

University of GöttingenGGNB Microbiology and Biochemistry (PhD)

^146

GöttingenID-3272


[email protected]

University of GöttingenGGNB Molecular Biology – IMPRS (MSc/PhD)

^147

GöttingenID-1067


[email protected]

University of GöttingenGGNB Molecular Biology of Cells (PhD)

^147

GöttingenID-1579


[email protected]

University of GöttingenGGNB Molecular Physiology of the Brain (PhD)

^148

GöttingenID-1853


[email protected]

University of GöttingenGGNB Neurosciences – IMPRS (MSc/PhD/MD-PhD)

^148

GöttingenID-1068


[email protected]

University of GöttingenGGNB Sensory and Motor Neuroscience (PhD)

^149

GöttingenID-1854


[email protected]

University of GöttingenGGNB Systems Neuroscience (PhD)

^149

GöttingenID-1867


[email protected]



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3Biology

University of GöttingenGGNB Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience (PhD)

^150

GöttingenID-1862


[email protected]

University of GöttingenIMPRS for Genome Science

^150

GöttingenID-4990


[email protected]

University of GöttingenMolecular Science and Biotechnology of Crops and Trees

GöttingenID-2561



Hannover Medical SchoolDEWIN – Dynamics of Host-Pathogen Interactions

HannoverID-3830



Hannover Medical SchoolPhD Programme: Infection Biology (ZIB)

HannoverID-1959



Universität HeidelbergInternational Graduate School Molecular & Cellular Biology

^151

HeidelbergID-1925


[email protected]

Friedrich Schiller University JenaJena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC)

^151

JenaID-2108


[email protected]

Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology – Hans Knöll InstituteILRS Microbial and Biomolecular Interactions

^152

JenaID-3650


[email protected]

Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute e.V. (FLI)Leibniz Graduate School on Aging (LGSA)

^152

JenaID-3970


www.leibniz-fli.de/[email protected]

Max Planck Institute for Chemical EcologyIMPRS on Chemical Ecology

JenaID-1665


[email protected]

Technische Universität KaiserslauternInternational Research Training Group on Membrane Biology



[email protected]



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CourseLanguage



3Biology

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenRTG2062 Molecular Principles of Synthetic Biology

^157

MünchenID-4581



Max Planck Institute of BiochemistryIMPRS for Molecular Life Sciences (IMPRS-LS)

^158

MünchenID-2518


[email protected]

Max Planck Institute of PsychiatryIMPRS for Translational Psychiatry

^158

MünchenID-5022


[email protected]

Technische Universität MünchenPhD Programme in Medical Life Science and Technology

^159

MünchenID-2474


[email protected]

University of MünsterCiM-IMPRS PhD Programme in Life and Natural Sciences

^159

MünsterID-2181


[email protected]

University of MünsterEvolutionary Processes in Adaptation and Disease (RTG)

MünsterID-5024


www.uni-muenster.de/[email protected]

University of MünsterMünster Graduate School of Evolution (MGSE)

MünsterID-4489


www.uni-muenster.de/Evolution/[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenRTG 2175 Perception in Context and its Neural Basis

^160

PlaneggID-5043


[email protected]

Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant PhysiologyIMPRS Primary Metabolism and Plant Growth

^160

PotsdamID-2629


www.mpimp-golm.mpg.de/[email protected]

Max Planck Institute for Developmental BiologyInternational PhD Programme in Biological Sciences

^161

TübingenID-2729


[email protected]

University of TübingenCellular and Molecular Biology of Plants (PhD)

TübingenID-4572


www.zmbp.uni-tuebingen.de/[email protected]

University of TübingenIMPRS – From Molecules to Organisms

^161

TübingenID-4890


[email protected]


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3Biology

Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding ResearchIMPRS Understanding Complex Plant Traits

KölnID-1739


www.mpipz.mpg.de/[email protected]

University of CologneCEPLAS – Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences

KölnID-4240


[email protected]

University of CologneCologne Graduate School of Ageing Research

^153

KölnID-2906


[email protected]

University of KonstanzIMPRS for Organismal Biology

^153

KonstanzID-2898


www.orn.mpg.de/[email protected]

University of KonstanzKonstanz Research School Chemical Biology (KoRS-CB)

^154

KonstanzID-2229


[email protected]

Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB)IPP – Gene Regulation, Epigenetics & Genome Stability

^154

MainzID-3802


www.imb.de/[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenCell-Fate Decisions in the Immune System

^155

MünchenID-4244


[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenGraduate School Life Science Munich (LSM)

^155

MünchenID-2735


[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenGraduate School of Quantitative Biosciences Munich (QBM)

MünchenID-4034


www.qbm.genzentrum.lmu.de/[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenGraduate School of Systemic Neurosciences

^156

MünchenID-2157


[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenGRK1721 Hybrid Methods in Genome Biology

^156

MünchenID-3774


[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenIRTG 1064 Chromatin Dynamics

^157

MünchenID-4217


www.sfb1064.med.lmu.de/[email protected]



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3Biology

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenRTG2062 Molecular Principles of Synthetic Biology

^157

MünchenID-4581



Max Planck Institute of BiochemistryIMPRS for Molecular Life Sciences (IMPRS-LS)

^158

MünchenID-2518


[email protected]

Max Planck Institute of PsychiatryIMPRS for Translational Psychiatry

^158

MünchenID-5022


[email protected]

Technische Universität MünchenPhD Programme in Medical Life Science and Technology

^159

MünchenID-2474


[email protected]

University of MünsterCiM-IMPRS PhD Programme in Life and Natural Sciences

^159

MünsterID-2181


[email protected]

University of MünsterEvolutionary Processes in Adaptation and Disease (RTG)

MünsterID-5024


www.uni-muenster.de/[email protected]

University of MünsterMünster Graduate School of Evolution (MGSE)

MünsterID-4489


www.uni-muenster.de/Evolution/[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenRTG 2175 Perception in Context and its Neural Basis

^160

PlaneggID-5043


[email protected]

Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant PhysiologyIMPRS Primary Metabolism and Plant Growth

^160

PotsdamID-2629


www.mpimp-golm.mpg.de/[email protected]

Max Planck Institute for Developmental BiologyInternational PhD Programme in Biological Sciences

^161

TübingenID-2729


[email protected]

University of TübingenCellular and Molecular Biology of Plants (PhD)

TübingenID-4572


www.zmbp.uni-tuebingen.de/[email protected]

University of TübingenIMPRS – From Molecules to Organisms

^161

TübingenID-4890


[email protected]



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3Computer Science

Bielefeld UniversityGraduate School Cognitive Interaction Technology

^163

BielefeldID-2666


www.cit-ec.de/en/[email protected]

University of GöttingenPEI – PhD Programme for Environmental Informatics

GöttingenID-2391

GermanEnglish (25%)

Any timenone


University of GöttingenPhD Programme in Computer Science (PCS)

GöttingenID-2388


[email protected]

Technische Universität KaiserslauternPhD in Computer Science



[email protected]

University of MünsterGraduate School for Geoinformatics

MünsterID-3899


www.uni-muenster.de/Geoinformatics/en/Studies/study_programs/[email protected]

Osnabrück UniversityCognitive Science PhD Programme

OsnabrückID-0260


[email protected]

Paderborn UniversityPaderborn Center for Advanced Studies (PACE)

PaderbornID-1196


Any timenone

www.uni-paderborn.de/[email protected]

Max Planck Institute for InformaticsIMPRS for Computer Science

^163

SaarbrückenID-1653


[email protected]

Saarland UniversitySaarbrücken Graduate School of Computer Science

^164

SaarbrückenID-0511


gradschool.cs.uni-saarland.deapplications@gradschool.cs.uni-saarland.de

3Earth Sciences

University of BremenBremen International Graduate School for Marine Sciences

BremenID-1689


www.marum.de/en/education-career/[email protected]


LocationCourse-ID

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3Biology

Ulm UniversityInternational PhD Programme in Molecular Medicine

^162

UlmID-1919


www.uni-ulm.de/einrichtungen/[email protected]

3Chemistry

RWTH Aachen UniversitySelectivity in Chemo- and Biocatalysis (SeleCa)

AachenID-4835


[email protected]

Berlin University of TechnologyIntl. Graduate School of Natural Sciences and Engineering

BerlinID-1984


[email protected]

Ruhr University BochumChemistry and Biochemistry (Graduate School) (GSCB)

BochumID-1437

EnglishGerman (25%)

Any timenone

www.chemie.rub.de/[email protected]

Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of SolidsIMPRS for Chemistry and Physics of Quantum Materials

DresdenID-4936


[email protected]

FAU Erlangen-NürnbergGraduate School of Molecular Science (GSMS)

ErlangenID-2575


Any timenone

[email protected]

University of GöttingenChemistry (PhD)

GöttingenID-4994


Any timenone

www.uni-goettingen.de/de/promotions-studiengang-chemie/[email protected]

Johannes Gutenberg University MainzGraduate School Materials Science in Mainz (MAINZ)

^162

MainzID-4335


[email protected]

Osnabrück UniversityAdvanced Materials PhD Programme

OsnabrückID-0217



[email protected]

3Computer Science

Bielefeld UniversityBielefeld-Vancouver Int. Graduate Programme Bioinformatics

BielefeldID-4035


[email protected]



LocationCourse-ID

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3Computer Science

Bielefeld UniversityGraduate School Cognitive Interaction Technology

^163

BielefeldID-2666


www.cit-ec.de/en/[email protected]

University of GöttingenPEI – PhD Programme for Environmental Informatics

GöttingenID-2391

GermanEnglish (25%)

Any timenone


University of GöttingenPhD Programme in Computer Science (PCS)

GöttingenID-2388


[email protected]

Technische Universität KaiserslauternPhD in Computer Science



[email protected]

University of MünsterGraduate School for Geoinformatics

MünsterID-3899


www.uni-muenster.de/Geoinformatics/en/Studies/study_programs/[email protected]

Osnabrück UniversityCognitive Science PhD Programme

OsnabrückID-0260


[email protected]

Paderborn UniversityPaderborn Center for Advanced Studies (PACE)

PaderbornID-1196


Any timenone

www.uni-paderborn.de/[email protected]

Max Planck Institute for InformaticsIMPRS for Computer Science

^163

SaarbrückenID-1653


[email protected]

Saarland UniversitySaarbrücken Graduate School of Computer Science

^164

SaarbrückenID-0511


gradschool.cs.uni-saarland.deapplications@gradschool.cs.uni-saarland.de

3Earth Sciences

University of BremenBremen International Graduate School for Marine Sciences

BremenID-1689


www.marum.de/en/education-career/[email protected]



LocationCourse-ID

CourseLanguage



3Mathematics

TU DarmstadtIntl. Research Training Group Mathematical Fluid Dynamics

^166

DarmstadtID-3801


www.mathematik.tu-darmstadt.de/[email protected]

Technische Universität MünchenInternational School of Applied Mathematics (ISAM)

^167

GarchingID-3539


www.ma.tum.de/Mathematik/[email protected]

University of GöttingenPhD Programme in Mathematical Sciences

GöttingenID-1880

EnglishGerman (25%)


www.math.uni-goettingen.de/phd/[email protected]

Universität HeidelbergGraduate School of Mathematical and Computational Methods

^167

HeidelbergID-2400


[email protected]

Technische Universität KaiserslauternPhD in Mathematics (Mathematics as a Key Technology)



www.mathematik.uni-kl.de/[email protected]

3Pharmacy

FAU Erlangen-NürnbergGraduate School Pharmaceut. Sciences & Molecular Medicine

ErlangenID-2778


Any timenone

[email protected]

3Physics, Astronomy

Berlin University of TechnologyRTG Nonequilibrium Collective Dynamics (GRK 1558)

BerlinID-3734


www.itp.tu-berlin.de/menue/[email protected]

University of BonnBonn-Cologne Graduate School: PhD in Astrophysics (Bonn)

^168

BonnID-0943


[email protected]

University of BonnBonn-Cologne Graduate School: PhD in Physics (Bonn)

^168

BonnID-1629


[email protected]


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3Earth Sciences

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-SenftenbergPhD Programme Environmental and Resource Management (ERM)

^164

CottbusID-2027


www.b-tu.de/[email protected]

University of GöttingenGeosciences (PhD)

GöttingenID-3884



Max Planck Institute for MeteorologyDoctoral Programme in Earth System Modelling (IMPRS-ESM)

HamburgID-0179


[email protected]

Universität HamburgPhD Programme in Integrated Climate System Sciences (ICSS)

^165

HamburgID-2628


[email protected]

Max Planck Institute for BiogeochemistryIMPRS for Global Biogeochemical Cycles

JenaID-3393


[email protected]

Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyGraduate School for Climate & Environment (GRACE)

KarlsruheID-3588


www.grace.kit.edu/[email protected]

Kiel UniversityDoctoral Degree in Coastal Information Systems

^165

KielID-1280


www.ftz.uni-kiel.de/[email protected]

3Geography

University of GöttingenGeography (PhD)

GöttingenID-3882



3Mathematics

Berlin University of TechnologyBerlin Mathematical School – PhD Programme

^166

BerlinID-2111


[email protected]

Max Planck Institute for MathematicsModuli Spaces (IMPRS)

BonnID-1876


www.mpim-bonn.mpg.de/node/[email protected]



LocationCourse-ID

CourseLanguage



3Mathematics

TU DarmstadtIntl. Research Training Group Mathematical Fluid Dynamics

^166

DarmstadtID-3801


www.mathematik.tu-darmstadt.de/[email protected]

Technische Universität MünchenInternational School of Applied Mathematics (ISAM)

^167

GarchingID-3539


www.ma.tum.de/Mathematik/[email protected]

University of GöttingenPhD Programme in Mathematical Sciences

GöttingenID-1880

EnglishGerman (25%)


www.math.uni-goettingen.de/phd/[email protected]

Universität HeidelbergGraduate School of Mathematical and Computational Methods

^167

HeidelbergID-2400


[email protected]

Technische Universität KaiserslauternPhD in Mathematics (Mathematics as a Key Technology)



www.mathematik.uni-kl.de/[email protected]

3Pharmacy

FAU Erlangen-NürnbergGraduate School Pharmaceut. Sciences & Molecular Medicine

ErlangenID-2778


Any timenone

[email protected]

3Physics, Astronomy

Berlin University of TechnologyRTG Nonequilibrium Collective Dynamics (GRK 1558)

BerlinID-3734


www.itp.tu-berlin.de/menue/[email protected]

University of BonnBonn-Cologne Graduate School: PhD in Astrophysics (Bonn)

^168

BonnID-0943


[email protected]

University of BonnBonn-Cologne Graduate School: PhD in Physics (Bonn)

^168

BonnID-1629


[email protected]



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3Physics, Astronomy

Universität HeidelbergHighRR: High Resolution & High Rate Particle Detectors

^172

HeidelbergID-4786


www.physik.uni-heidelberg.de/[email protected]

Friedrich Schiller University JenaAbbe School of Photonics – Doctoral Programme

^172

JenaID-3700

EnglishGerman (25%)

Any timenone

[email protected]

Jülich Research CentreInt. Helmholtz Research School of Biophysics & Soft Matter

^173

JülichID-1895


[email protected]

Technische Universität KaiserslauternCondensed Matter Systems with Many-Body Interactions



lucky.physik.uni-kl.de/~tr49/[email protected]

University of CologneBonn-Cologne Graduate School: PhD in Physics (Cologne)

^173

KölnID-2100


[email protected]

University of KonstanzControlled Nanosystems

KonstanzID-3349

EnglishGerman (25%)

Any timenone

[email protected]

Leipzig UniversityStatistical Physics of Complex Systems

LeipzigID-2828


www.physik.uni-leipzig.de/~janke/[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenNanoagents

^174

MünchenID-4073


[email protected]

Max Planck Institute for PhysicsIMPRS on Elementary Particle Physics

^174

MünchenID-1848


[email protected]


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3Physics, Astronomy

Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-RossendorfHelmholtz Research School for Nanoelectronic Networks

DresdenID-3847


www.hzdr.de/[email protected]

Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex SystemsIMPRS – Many Particle Systems in Structured Environments

DresdenID-5157


[email protected]

Max Planck Institute for the Science of LightInternational Max Planck Research School Physics of Light

^169

ErlangenID-1738


www.mpl.mpg.de/[email protected]

Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial PhysicsInternational Max Planck Research School on Astrophysics

^169

GarchingID-1736


[email protected]

University of GöttingenGGNB Physics of Biological & Complex Systems – IMPRS (PhD)

^170

GöttingenID-1861


[email protected]

University of GöttingenPhysics (PhD)

GöttingenID-5081


Any timenone


University of GöttingenSolar System School

GöttingenID-2390


[email protected]

Martin Luther University Halle-WittenbergPolymers: Random Coils and Beyond



blogs.urz.uni-halle.de/[email protected]

Max Planck Institute of Microstructure PhysicsIMPRS for Science and Technology of Nano-Systems

^170



[email protected]

Max Planck Institute for Nuclear PhysicsIMPRS for Precision Tests of Fundamental Symmetries

^171

HeidelbergID-3261


www.mpi-hd.mpg.de/[email protected]

Universität HeidelbergHeidelberg Graduate School of Fundamental Physics

^171

HeidelbergID-1885


www.fundamental-physics.uni-hd.desekretariat@gsfp.uni-heidelberg.de



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3Physics, Astronomy

Universität HeidelbergHighRR: High Resolution & High Rate Particle Detectors

^172

HeidelbergID-4786


www.physik.uni-heidelberg.de/[email protected]

Friedrich Schiller University JenaAbbe School of Photonics – Doctoral Programme

^172

JenaID-3700

EnglishGerman (25%)

Any timenone

[email protected]

Jülich Research CentreInt. Helmholtz Research School of Biophysics & Soft Matter

^173

JülichID-1895


[email protected]

Technische Universität KaiserslauternCondensed Matter Systems with Many-Body Interactions



lucky.physik.uni-kl.de/~tr49/[email protected]

University of CologneBonn-Cologne Graduate School: PhD in Physics (Cologne)

^173

KölnID-2100


[email protected]

University of KonstanzControlled Nanosystems

KonstanzID-3349

EnglishGerman (25%)

Any timenone

[email protected]

Leipzig UniversityStatistical Physics of Complex Systems

LeipzigID-2828


www.physik.uni-leipzig.de/~janke/[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenNanoagents

^174

MünchenID-4073


[email protected]

Max Planck Institute for PhysicsIMPRS on Elementary Particle Physics

^174

MünchenID-1848


[email protected]

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Bayreuth – University of BayreuthGraduate School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences

The Bayreuth Graduate School of Mathe-matical and Natural Sciences (BayNAT) offers programmes in Experimental Geo-sciences, Material Chemistry and Catal-ysis, Molecular Biosciences, Ecology and Environmental Research, Polymer Science, Space and Society, Computational Mathe-matics, Analysis, Algebra and Geometry, Soft Matter Physics, Nonlinear Dynamics and Solid State Physics, and in Photo-physics of Synthetic and Biological Multichromophoric Systems.

We offer doctoral students intense scien-tific mentoring in an excellent research environment. If you want to apply for a PhD programme in BayNAT, the first step is to directly contact one of the professors of that programme and ask whether he or she is willing to accept you as a PhD student.

For a list of the programmes and the pro-fessors, see: www.baynat.uni-bayreuth.de.

University

12,500

7%

Any time

English

Bayreuth Graduate School of Mathematical

and Natural Sciences (BayNAT)


[email protected]

www.baynat.uni-bayreuth.de

Mathematics, Natural Sciences in general

Berlin – Berlin University of TechnologyDoctoral Programme Computational Neuroscience

This interdisciplinary, international pro-gramme is based at the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Berlin, which is a member of the Einstein Center for Neuroscience. Neuroscience is one of the most intensively developing and im-portant sciences of the 21st century. Un-derstanding the functioning of the brain requires the collaborative efforts of neuro-biologists, neuropsychologists, cognitive scientists, medical researchers, computer scientists, mathematicians, physicists, and engineers as well as very active coopera-tion between theoretical and experimental approaches.

Our doctoral students have the ability to communicate across these diverse dis-ciplines and work on highly challenging, interdisciplinary projects. These oppor-tunities allow them to make their own contributions to the fast-growing field of neuroscience.

University

34,400

21%

winter semester

English

Fakultät IV

Marchstraße 23, 10587 Berlin

Tel. +49 (0) 30-31 47 20 06

[email protected]

www.bccn-berlin.de/Graduate+Programs


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Düsseldorf – Max Planck Institute for Iron ResearchIMPRS Interface Controlled Materials for Energy Conversion

The IMPRS for Interface Controlled Mate-rials for Energy Conversion (SurMat) is a structured three-year doctoral programme completely conducted in English. It provides a unique combination of excellent research conditions as well as an intensive and interdisciplinary teaching programme.

Research focus: understanding and design of materials for energy conversion and storage, the mechanical and (electro-)chem -ical stability and durability of materials and their relation to the material’s function

The research projects are interdisciplinary. Chemists, physicists, material scientists, and engineers work together. The approach to the topics can be experimental as well as theoretical.

The school is a cooperative effort from three Max Planck Institutes and three universities, all located in North Rhine-Westphalia.


80

80%

please enquire

English

IMPRS-SurMat

Max-Planck-Straße 1, 40237 Düsseldorf

Tel. +49 (0) 2 11-6 79 24 76

[email protected]

www.imprs-surmat.mpg.de


Essen – University of Duisburg-EssenGraduate School of Biomedical Science (BIOME)

Situated advantageously in the heart of Western Europe in Germany’s largest me-tropolis, the Graduate School of Biomedical Science at the University of Duisburg-Essen integrates all PhD and MD graduates with-in the Faculties of Biology and Medicine into a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary study programme, offering doctoral students an outstanding, globally focused academic education. Our current research foci are: p Cellular and Molecular Immunology p Clinical Studies p Computational Biomedicine p Genetics and Cell Biology p Infectious Diseases p Ischaemia, Reperfusion and

Angiogenesis p Transplantation Medicine p Tumour and Signalling p Radiation Sciences (RTG 1739) p Innate and Adaptive Immunity (RTG 1949) p Biomedicine of Sphingolipids (RTG 2098) p Epidemiology and Clinical Research

University

43,000

19%

Any time

English

BIOME Graduate School

Virchowstraße 179, 45147 Essen

Tel. +49 (0) 2 01-7 23 42 57

[email protected]

www.uni-due.de/biome


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Frankfurt am Main – Goethe University FrankfurtIRTG Transport across Biological Membranes TRAM/SFB 807

TRAM (Transport and Communication across Biological Membranes) is the integrated research training group of Collaborative Research Centre 807 (Sonderforschungs-bereich 807) at Goethe University and the Max Planck Institute of Biophysics in Frankfurt. It trains PhD students in topics and techniques relevant to their research, based on the expertise within the SFB.

Our PhD programme merges education and research in competitive areas within bio-chemistry, biophysics, structural biology, and chemistry and complements this scien-tific education with individualised training. This enables TRAM members to broaden their knowledge on their PhD topics and beyond. They learn further skills to become independent researchers, well prepared for academic as well as industry-related research.

Please apply with the reference number: TRAM-IDP18

University

47,000

16%

Any time

English

SFB 807 Coordination Office

Max-von-Laue-Str. 9, 60438 Frankfurt a. M.

Tel. +49 (0) 69-79 82 95 39

[email protected]

www.sfb807.de


Freiburg im Breisgau – University of FreiburgThe Spemann Graduate School of Biology and Medicine (SGBM)

The Spemann Graduate School of Biology and Medicine (SGBM) is funded by the Excellence Initiative. It offers a multidisci-plinary research and training programme, which relies on outstanding research facilities as well as the MPI, the Centre for Biological Signalling Studies, and the Bernstein Center.

The programme covers the following dis-ciplines: biochemistry, synthetic biology and signalling, developmental biology, neurosciences, immunology and virology, molecular medicine, and molecular plant sciences. Doctoral students are awarded a PhD degree from the University of Freiburg. Medical doctors can also join an MD/PhD programme. As of summer 2015, a fast-track programme has also been introduced.

The school operates exclusively in English. It provides help with settling and managing daily life in Germany.

University

25,500

17%

winter semester

English

Spemann Graduate School of Biology and

Medicine (SGBM)

Albertstraße 19 A, 79104 Freiburg i. Br.

[email protected]

www.sgbm.uni-freiburg.de


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Heidelberg – Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyBioInterfaces International Graduate School

BioInterfaces is an interdisciplinary research programme offered by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in collaboration with the University of Heidelberg. In a team effort, researchers from different scientific fields and disci-plines systematically examine the inter-actions of living cells with natural and technical environments.

The training consists of the curriculum, supervision, and seminars. It is organised to help students during their PhD thesis and to enable them to solve problems in an interdisciplinary way.

University

25,000

22%

Any time

English

BIF in Technology and Medicine · Herrmann-

von-Helmholtz-Platz 1, 76344 Eggenstein-

Leopoldshafen · Tel. +49 (0) 7 21-60 82 60 91

[email protected]

www.bif-igs.kit.edu


Jülich – Jülich Research CentreHelmholtz Interdisciplinary Training in Energy and Climate

Doctoral candidates of the HITEC graduate school of Forschungszentrum Jülich and the partner universities Aachen, Bochum, Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Wuppertal pursue research on energy and climate in interdis-ciplinary teams of scientists and engineers. The spectrum ranges from atmos pheric research, materials science, photovoltaics and fuel cells, through nuclear fusion and nuclear safety research, to innovative coal and gas power plants. Cutting edge research infrastructure and exceptional resources create a stimulating work expe-rience. A three-year training programme complements the doctoral thesis with a variety of HITEC events on specialist topics, methods and professional skills. Interdis-ciplinary and international networking is encouraged. Funding is provided for three years. Applicants hold a Master’s degree in science or engineering.


900

34%

Any time

English

Inst. of Energy and Climate Research – HITEC

52425 Jülich

Tel. +49 (0) 24 61-61 15 95

[email protected]

www.hitec-graduate-school.de


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Karlsruhe – Karlsruhe Institute of TechnologyPhD Programme in Optics & Photonics

The Karlsruhe School of Optics & Photonics (KSOP), a graduate school of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), offers an in-novative educational concept in the field of optics and photonics. It has five interdis-ciplinary research areas: photonic materi-als and devices, advanced spectroscopy, biomedical photonics, optical systems, and solar energy.

p Three-year doctoral programme p Research areas: photonic materials

and devices, advanced spectroscopy, biomedical photonics, optical systems, and solar energy

p Modular training in managerial, technical, scientific, and key competencies

p Scholarship programme p Supervision and mentoring concept,

national and international networking p MBA Fundamentals Programme

(optional)

University

25,000

22%

Any time

English

Karlsruhe School of Optics & Photonics

Schlossplatz 19, 76131 Karlsruhe

Tel. +49 (0) 7 21-60 84 70 18

[email protected]

www.ksop.de


Leipzig – Leipzig UniversityGraduate School Building with Molecules and Nano-objects

The Graduate School BuildMoNa focuses on interdisciplinary graduate education through top-level, synergistic research. Our materials research concept is based on a bottom-up approach. Progressive building blocks, such as nano-objects, smart molecules, polymeric scaffolds, pep-tides, and active proteins, are combined preferentially by self-organisation to create fundamentally new classes of materials.

The central themes connect interdiscipli-nary fundamental research, the use and development of suitable novel methods, and interdisciplinary graduate training.

The school aims to attract highly motivated and excellent applicants with BSc, MSc or equivalent degrees from around the world to engage in top-level research and high-quality training, which will propel them into important positions in academia and industry.

University

29,500

11%

Any time

English

Graduate School BuildMoNa

Johannisallee 29, 04103 Leipzig

Tel. +49 (0) 3 41-9 73 60 15

[email protected]

www.buildmona.de


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München – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenStatistics: Theory and Methods for Empirical Modelling

The PhD programme in Statistics: Theory and Methods for Empirical Modelling pro-vides an interdisciplinary platform for the methodical backgrounds of statistics. We aim to give a broad and comprehensive perspective on statistics in different fields of studies, e.g., in life sciences and natural sciences. We promote technical discus-sions and ensure an academic basis for common methodological developments in statistics and various applications. Statis-tics builds bridges between applications and data analytics – the PhD programme offers an institutional framework for the transfer of statistical methods.


University

51,000

15%

winter semester


Institut für Statistik

Ludwigstraße 33, 80539 München

Tel. +49 (0) 89-21 80 22 26

[email protected]

www.statistik.lmu.de


Oldenburg – University of OldenburgGraduate School Science, Medicine and Technology (Oltech)

The Graduate School OLTECH offers various structured, three-year PhD study pro-grammes focusing on the research fields: p Neurosensory Science and Systems p Environmental Science and Biodiversity p Interface Science p Renewable Energy p Mathematics and Fundamental Physics p Medicine and Health Sciences As well as undertaking their doctoral re-search, students are trained in specialised knowledge, communication competences, and transferable skills and develop their career strategies. OLTECH is open to doc-toral students from the School of “Mathe-matics and Science” or “Medicine and Health Sciences” as well as the Depart-ment of Computing Science. For excellent students, a fast track option is offered, combining Master and PhD studies.

For further information on these research fields and the application procedure, follow the links on the OLTECH website.

University

15,200

7%



Grad. School Science, Medicine & Technology

Carl-von-Ossietzky-Str. 9–11, 26111 Oldenburg

Tel. +49 (0) 4 41-7 98 36 48

[email protected]

www.oltech.org


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Oldenburg – University of OldenburgJoint Research Academy Cluster of Excellence Hearing4all

The Joint Research Academy (JRA) in Biomedical Engineering and Science of Hearing and Sensory Systems, within the Cluster of Excellence Hearing4all, is a joint institution of the University of Oldenburg, Hannover Medical School, and Leibniz Universität Hannover. It provides graduate and postgraduate education to physicists, engineers, psychologists, biologists, medi-cal researchers, and clinicians, focusing on neurosensory science, communication technology, and auditory rehabilitation.

JRA members will enrol in the study pro-grammes of the graduate schools at the contributing institutions (Hannover Bio-medical Research School, Oldenburg Grad-uate School Science and Technology) or the corresponding graduate academies.

Information on JRA programmes and funding for PhD students in Hearing4all is provided at: hearing4all.eu/EN/.

University of Oldenburg, Hannover Medical

School, Leibniz Universität Hannover

Department for Neurosciences

Carl-von-Ossietzky Str. 9–11, 26111 Oldenburg

[email protected]

hearing4all.eu/EN/Career/


Planegg – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenIRTG 1243 Cancer Evolution

SFB 1243 Cancer Evolution studies different aspects of cancer development in an evolutionary framework, in particular the grounds for the poor prognosis of acute myeloid leukaemia and indolent lymphomas. Using interdisciplinary approaches, the projects aim to decipher molecular mecha-nisms, measure the evolution of genetic, epigenetic, and transcriptional hetero-geneity in patients, mice, and cellular sys-tems, and to quantify relevant parameters by applying computational models.

The Integrated Research Training Group offers training in state-of-the-art techniques including genetic engineering, single cell genomics, next-generation sequencing, and computational data analysis. Research projects are supervised collaboratively by clinicians, molecular biologists, population geneticists, computational biologists, and evolutionary biologists.

University

51,000

15%

Any time

English

LMU Biocenter

Großhaderner Straße 2, 82152 Planegg

[email protected]

www.sfb1243.bio.lmu.de


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Stuttgart – IMPRS for Condensed Matter ScienceInternational PhD Programme in Condensed Matter Science

IMPRS-CMS is a joint graduate programme conducted by the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research and the University of Stuttgart, which host an extraordinary array of research groups with top-notch facilities and a wide spectrum of expertise in fundamental condensed matter science. Close interaction and cooperation between physicists and chemists, experimentalists, and theorists at all levels is an essential element of research within the IMPRS. We offer an English-language curriculum com-prising lecture courses, soft-skill training, and summer and winter schools with inter-national partner institutions. Fellowships are available.

The selection process is highly competitive and open to all nationalities.


27,000

20%

Any time

English

IMPRS

Heisenbergstraße 1, 70569 Stuttgart

Tel. +49 (0) 7 11-6 89 14 69

[email protected]

www.imprs-cms.mpg.de


Bad Nauheim – MPI for Heart and Lung ResearchIMPRS for Heart and Lung Research

IMPRS-HLR offers outstanding training for young scientists in cardiovascular and lung research and provides high-level science in development, remodelling and regen-eration, stem cell biology, developmental genetics, and translational research. Being the leading educational platform of the re-nowned Max Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research (Bad Nauheim, Germany), the PhD programme brings together experts from all over the world.

Doctoral fellows participate in a three-year professional graduate school programme that includes seminars, methods courses, and retreats. They benefit from the scien-tific offerings of the Max Planck Institute and affiliated universities (Goethe Univer-sity, Frankfurt and JLU, Giessen). The inter-national and interdisciplinary approach of the programme promotes cross-frontier thinking and scientific networking.


50

60%

winter semester

English

IMPRS-HLR

Ludwigstraße 43, 61231 Bad Nauheim

Tel. +49 (0) 60 32-70 50

[email protected]

imprs.mpi-hlr.de/

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Dresden – MPI of Molecular Cell Biology and GeneticsIMPRS for Cell, Developmental and Systems Biology

The International Max Planck Research School for Cell, Developmental and Systems Biology provides challenging research opportunities and training towards a PhD in the fields of Cell and Developmental Biol-ogy, Genetics, Neurobiology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, Computational and Systems Biology, and Computer Science.

“How do cells form tissue?” is the main theme of the research carried out by the IMPRS-CellDevoSys. The spectrum extends from the analysis of molecules to that of model organisms. It includes experimental, computational, and theoretical approaches that aim at understanding complex devel-opmental processes.

The programme is dedicated to training exceptional young scientists; it promotes the ability to independently address research questions in an interdisciplinary context and places great emphasis on expert thesis supervision.


80

70%

Any time

English

PhD Program Office

Pfotenhauerstraße 108, 01307 Dresden

[email protected]

www.imprs-celldevosys.de

Biology

Dresden – Technische Universität DresdenIntl. Graduate School for Biomedicine and Bioengineering

The Dresden International Graduate School for Biomedicine and Bioengineering ( DIGS-BB) offers top-level interdisciplinary training and research opportunities for PhD students. The school focuses on regener-ative and developmental cell biology, bio -medicine, biophysics, computational biology, and bioengineering & bio materials. Great emphasis is placed on promoting critical thinking and early independence as well as on mentoring. Students are guided by a thesis advisory committee throughout their thesis work.

The research environment in Dresden provides a unique combination of scientific expertise in the relevant scientific fields. An inspiring collaborative and international atmosphere as well as state-of-the-art research centres and facilities provide the infrastructure for an internationally recog-nised research and training environment.

University

35,000

14%

Any time

English

DIGS-BB Office

Fetscherstraße 105, 01307 Dresden

Tel. +49 (0) 3 51-45 88 21 53

[email protected]

www.digs-bb.de

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Göttingen – University of GöttingenGGNB Biomolecules: Structure – Function – Dynamics (PhD)

The Biomolecules: Structure – Function – Dynamics PhD programme belongs to the Göttingen Graduate School for Neuro sciences, Biophysics, and Molecu-lar Biosciences (GGNB), funded by the German Excellence Initiative.

The research-oriented programme is taught in English and is open to students with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in bio-sciences, chemistry, physics, or related fields.

The Biomolecules programme provides training for doctoral students with a special interest in understanding cellular functions at the molecular level. Students will be-come experts in studying the structure and function of biomolecules at an atomic and molecular level. Moreover, they will also be trained in biophysical chemistry and cell biology, in order to understand molecular function in a cellular context.

University

31,600

13%

Any time

English

GGNB Office


Tel. +49 (0) 5 51-3 91 40 04

[email protected]


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Göttingen – University of GöttingenGGNB Emerging Infectious Diseases (PhD)

The PhD programme in “Emerging Infectious Diseases” belongs to the Göttingen Gradu-ate School for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB), fund-ed by the German Excellence Initiative.

The research-oriented programme is taught in English and is open to students with a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in the biosciences.

The EIDIS programme aims at providing doctoral students with comprehensive training in the area of emerging infectious diseases. Students will acquire expertise in the analysis of novel infectious agents, including the molecular characterisation of pathogen and host cell factors intimately involved in pathogen invasion, cellular processes underlying pathogen amplifica-tion, and pathogenesis in state-of-the-art animal models.

University

31,600

13%

Any time

English

GGNB Office


Tel. +49 (0) 5 51-3 91 40 04

[email protected]


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Göttingen – University of GöttingenGGNB Genes and Development (PhD)

The PhD programme in Genes and Develop-ment belongs to the Göttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB), funded by the German Excellence Initiative.

The research-oriented programme is taught in English and is open to students who hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in the life sciences or related fields.

Training aims at enabling students to inte-grate knowledge and methods from clas-sical developmental biology, cell biology, molecular biology, and biochemistry. The faculty members are experienced in many of the model organisms used in develop-mental biology, including fungi ( Aspergillus, Verticillium), plants (Arabidopsis, tobacco), nematodes (C. elegans), arthropods (Dro-sophila, Tribolium, Achaearanea), and vertebrates (Zebrafish, Xenopus, chicken, mouse).

University

31,600

13%

Any time

English

GGNB Office


Tel. +49 (0) 5 51-3 91 40 04

[email protected]


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Göttingen – University of GöttingenGGNB Microbiology and Biochemistry (PhD)

The PhD programme “Microbiology and Biochemistry” belongs to the Göttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB), funded by the German Excellence Initiative.

The research-oriented programme is taught in English and is open to students with a Master’s degree in the biosciences or related natural sciences. It focuses on the study of microbial model systems ranging from prokaryotes to eukaryotic microbes, including interactions between microorgan -isms and multicellular organisms.

In the research groups participating in the PhD programme, platforms are available for the analysis of genomes, transcription signatures, large-scale protein identifica-tion, metabolomics, and imaging.

University

31,600

13%

Any time

English

GGNB Office


Tel. +49 (0) 5 51-3 91 40 04

[email protected]


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Göttingen – University of GöttingenGGNB Molecular Biology – IMPRS (MSc/PhD)

The programme belongs to the GGNB graduate school, funded by the German Excellence Initiative. It is conducted jointly by the University of Göttingen, the Max Planck Institutes for Biophysical Chemis-try and for Experimental Medicine, and the German Primate Center. The programme is taught in English and is open to students holding a Bachelor’s degree in the natural life sciences or related fields. Apply by 15 January.

Students participate in a first year of inten-sive coursework. Excellent results in the exams qualify for direct admission to a PhD project. Alternatively, students can con-tinue with a six-month thesis, leading to an MSc degree. The programme received the 2004 prize for excellent support services from the Federal Foreign Minister and was awarded the “Top 10 Inter na tional Mas-ter’s Degree Courses Made in Germany” title in 2006.

University

31,600

13%

winter semester

English

GGNB Office / Molecular Biology


Tel. +49 (0) 5 51-3 91 21 10

[email protected]

www.gpmolbio.uni-goettingen.de

Biology

Göttingen – University of GöttingenGGNB Molecular Biology of Cells (PhD)

The PhD programme in Molecular Biology of Cells belongs to the Göttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB), funded by the German Excellence Initiative.

The research-oriented programme is taught in English and is open to students who hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in bio-sciences, chemistry, physics, or related fields.

The programme accepts students from diverse areas of previous education, who share an enthusiasm for studying cells. This course of study aims to impart com-parative understanding of how cell fate and topology are determined, a critical sense of how to apply comprehensive genomic analysis tools, and the ability to set up and test conceptual models for cellular functions.

University

31,600

13%

Any time

English

GGNB Office


Tel. +49 (0) 5 51-3 91 40 04

[email protected]


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Göttingen – University of GöttingenGGNB Molecular Physiology of the Brain (PhD)

The PhD programme in Molecular Physiology of the Brain is conducted by the Göttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences, Bio -physics, and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB), funded by the German Excellence Initiative. It is taught in English and is open to students who hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in the life sciences, physics, chemistry, medicine, or related fields.

Core research areas include: mechanisms of synaptic function, neuron-glia inter-actions, neuronal development / synap-togenesis, synaptic plasticity and network adaptation, synaptopathies leading to network dysfunctions, neurodegenerative, neurological, and psychiatric diseases, and nervous system regeneration. Projects employ biochemical, cell biological, genetic, morphological, physiological, and behav-ioural approaches and integrate genetic model organisms.

University

31,600

13%

Any time

English

GGNB Office


Tel. +49 (0) 5 51-3 91 40 04

[email protected]


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Göttingen – University of GöttingenGGNB Neurosciences – IMPRS (MSc/PhD/MD-PhD)

The programme belongs to the GGNB graduate school, funded by the German Excellence Initiative. It is conducted jointly by the University of Göttingen, the MPIs for Biophysical Chemistry, Experimental Medicine, Dynamics and Self-Organisa-tion, the German Primate Center, and the ENI-G. It is taught in English and is open to students holding a Bachelor’s degree in the natural life sciences or related fields. Apply by 15 January.

Students participate in a first year of inten -sive coursework. Excellent results in the exams qualify for direct admission to a PhD project. Alternatively, students can write a six-month thesis, leading to an MSc degree. The programme received the 2004 prize for excellent support services from the Federal Foreign Minister and was awarded the “Top 10 International Mas-ter’s Degree Courses Made in Germany” title in 2006.

University

31,600

13%

winter semester

English

European Neuroscience Institute

Grisebachstraße 5, 37077 Göttingen

Tel. +49 (0) 5 51-3 91 23 07

[email protected]

www.gpneuro.uni-goettingen.de

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Göttingen – University of GöttingenGGNB Sensory and Motor Neuroscience (PhD)

The PhD programme in Sensory and Motor Neuroscience belongs to the Göttingen Graduate School of Neurosciences, Bio-physics, and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB), funded by the German Excellence Initiative.

It is taught in English and is open to students who hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in the life sciences, physics, chemistry, or related fields.

Projects deal with coding at ribbon synaps-es, the calyx of Held synapse, or olfactory receptor neurones. Systems physiology and computational approaches are used to elucidate circuit plasticity in the auditory system of insects and in the primate visual cortex. Research on sensorimotor trans-formation, perception-action loops, learn-ing of adaptive and anticipatory behaviour, and the modulation of motor function by transcranial magnetic stimulation uses experimental and theoretical approaches.

University

31,600

13%

Any time

English

GGNB Office


Tel. +49 (0) 5 51-3 91 40 04

[email protected]


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Göttingen – University of GöttingenGGNB Systems Neuroscience (PhD)

The PhD programme Systems Neuroscience is run by the Göttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Mo-lecular Biosciences (GGNB) and funded by the German Excellence Initiative. Taught in English, it is open to students who hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in the life sciences or related fields.

The scientific profile of the hosting institu-tion, the Center for Systems Neuroscience, is characterised by (i) translational neuro-science, allowing transfer of results from basic science to human diseases (neuro-degenerative diseases, schizophrenia), (ii) functional brain imaging techniques, comprising a cluster of EEG-labs and sev-eral MRI systems for use on humans and experimental animals, and (iii) primates as model organisms at the German Primate Center, providing opportunities for systems- level research.

University

31,600

13%

Any time

English

GGNB Office


Tel. +49 (0) 5 51-3 91 40 04

[email protected]


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Göttingen – University of GöttingenGGNB Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience (PhD)

The PhD programme Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience is run by the Göttingen Graduate School for Neuro-sciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Bio-sciences (GGNB), funded by the German Excellence Initiative. The programme is open to students who hold an MSc degree (or equivalent) in physics, bioscience, mathematics, computer science, or related fields.

An understanding of the computational capabilities of neural systems requires a unique mix of theoretical, computational, and biological skills, which are usually scattered between physics, mathematics, biology, computer science, psychology, and medicine. The programme is designed to bring these fields together, thus shaping a new generation of scientists who are equally familiar with quantitative and math-ematical approaches as they are with the complexities of biological nervous systems.

University

31,600

13%

Any time

English

GGNB Office


Tel. +49 (0) 5 51-3 91 40 04

[email protected]


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Göttingen – University of GöttingenIMPRS for Genome Science

The PhD programme and the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Genome Science are part of the Göttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB).

The programme is taught in English and is open to students who hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in the life sciences, mathe-matics, computer sciences, statistics, physics, or a related field.

The IMPRS for Genome Science will train researchers in functional genomics, quantitative proteomics, bioimaging, computational biology, and bioinformatics. Theoretical and methods training will be complemented by regular mentoring and a lecture series on genome sciences. In addition, students will be able to partici-pate in seminars and courses for commu-nication and presentation techniques or project and team management.

University

31,600

13%

winter semester

English

IMPRS for Genome Science

Am Fassberg 11, 37077 Göttingen

Tel. +49 (0) 5 51-2 01 28 21

[email protected]

imprs-gs.uni-goettingen.de

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Heidelberg – Universität HeidelbergInternational Graduate School Molecular & Cellular Biology

HBIGS offers formal training, intensive tutoring, a vibrant and stimulating scien-tific environment, and excellent research opportunities in more than 100 research laboratories, closely collaborating with the DKFZ, MPI, and EMBL.

HBIGS focuses on developmental biology, infectious diseases, molecular and cellu-lar biology, molecular biotechnology and biophysics, molecular plant sciences, neuro-science, biochemistry and structural biol-ogy, systems biology, bioinformatics, math-ematical biology, and molecular medicine.

HBIGS offers a structured PhD programme, practical training courses on cutting-edge technologies, courses in transferable skills, international retreats, summer schools, and professional career advice throughout participants’ scientific careers (postgradu-ate programme) to prepare PhD students for jobs in and beyond academia.

University

31,000

19%

Any time

English

HBIGS


Tel. +49 (0) 62 21-54 67 20

[email protected]

www.hbigs.uni-heidelberg.de

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Jena – Friedrich Schiller University JenaJena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC)

The Jena School for Microbial Communi-cation (JSMC) is funded by the German Excellence Initiative. It combines different research areas (microbial communities, interactions with plant, animal and human hosts, and environmental interactions) to form a comprehensive picture of microbial communication (www.jsmc.uni-jena.de). JSMC is an ambitious graduate school comprising about 150 PhD students, who are educated in a structured, interdisci-plinary training programme based on top- level fundamental research. Five faculties of Friedrich Schiller University Jena, six non- university research institutions as well as twelve partner companies participate in this cutting-edge research and training programme, which includes an innovative PhD programme, career development, and intensive socio-cultural care.

University

18,200

13%

Any time

English

Microbiology

Neugasse 23, 07743 Jena

Tel. +49 (0) 36 41-93 04 21

[email protected]

www.jsmc.uni-jena.de

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Jena – Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and IBILRS Microbial and Biomolecular Interactions

ILRS Jena is an ambitious graduate training programme offered by the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infec-tion Biology – Hans Knöll Institute – in co-operation with the FSU Jena and the MPI for Chemical Ecology. Currently, there are 65 ILRS doctoral researchers, half of them from abroad. Research within ILRS focusses on the following topics: p interactions between microorganisms p host / microbial pathogen interactions p role and analysis of networks and

bioinformatics

The three-year PhD programme offers: p a top-level research environment p efficient supervision by a team

of supervisors p a comprehensive mentoring programme p courses in state-of-the-art technologies

and transferable skills p strong communication and interaction

between the involved institutions


140

42%

Any time

English

ILRS Jena

Beutenbergstraße 11 a, 07745 Jena

Tel. +49 (0) 36 41-5 32 14 47

[email protected]

www.ilrs.de

Biology

Jena – Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute e.V. Leibniz Graduate School on Aging (LGSA)

LGSA is offered jointly by the Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz-Lipmann-Institut e.V. (FLI) and the Friedrich Schiller Uni-versity Jena, with ambitious training and research opportunities for graduates who wish to obtain a PhD in molecular biol-ogy, molecular genetics, cell biology, developmental biology, stem cell biology, or systems biology.

Training and research in the programme is interdisciplinary, endeavouring to reach an understanding of the multifaceted mechanisms that cause the development of age-related diseases and those that cause senescence and ageing.

The experimental methodology ranges from genomic approaches, protein biochemistry, and cell culture, to animal models of disease.

Lectures, practical courses, and training in presentation skills accompany the programme.


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25%

Any time

English

Leibniz Graduate School on Aging (LGSA)

Beutenbergstraße 11, 07745 Jena

Tel. +49 (0) 36 41-65 63 40

[email protected]

www.leibniz-fli.de/lgsa

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Köln – University of CologneCologne Graduate School of Ageing Research

The Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) in Germany is a joint venture of the University of Cologne Ex-cellence Cluster on Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), the University Hospital of Cologne, the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research, and the Center of Advanced European Studies and Research (caesar). We offer PhD contracts for three years to students holding an MSc or equivalent degree in biology or a related field. The programme is taught entirely in English and encompasses laboratory rotations, lectures, journal clubs, and courses on ageing- related subjects, accompanied by practice-oriented soft and hard skill courses as well as supervision by a thesis committee. The CGA coordination office offers intense support for international students.

Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing,

Max Planck Institute for Metabolism

Research, University Hospital Cologne,

University of Cologne, Center of Advanced

European Studies and Research (caesar)

CECAD Exzellenzcluster


Tel. +49 (0) 2 21-47 88 95 32

[email protected]

www.ageing-grad-school.de

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Konstanz – University of KonstanzIMPRS for Organismal Biology

The IMPRS for Organismal Biology is a close cooperation between the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology and the University of Konstanz. Its aim is to provide first-class training and education for outstanding PhD students from all over the world in a stimulating research environment. This competitive PhD programme will provide students with an excellent starting plat-form for a successful career in the fields of animal behaviour, ecology, evolution, physiology, and neurobiology.

The structure of the programme consists of the PhD thesis, conducted under the guidance of a direct supervisor and a PhD advisory committee, and an additional PhD curriculum. The additional curriculum will be individually tailored to the student’s wishes and contains workshops on trans-ferable skills and specific research skills as well as symposia and retreats.

University

11,700

11%

Any time

English

Biologie


Tel. +49 (0) 75 31-88 49 16

[email protected]

www.orn.mpg.de/IMPRS

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Konstanz – University of KonstanzKonstanz Research School Chemical Biology (KoRS-CB)

The Konstanz Research School Chemical Biology prepares the next generation of chemical biologists. We provide outstand-ing doctoral students with an interdis-ciplinary training at the cutting edge of chemistry and biology. Our research areas comprise Synthetic Chemistry, Cellular Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Biophysics, and Computational Life Science.

The doctoral thesis is supervised by an interdisciplinary thesis committee. Our training programme consists of talk series, international symposia, retreats, and scientific and transferable skill courses. The programme is supported by the German Excellence Initiative, top-class research institutions, and world-renowned industrial partners.

Fellowships are offered twice per year in Dec./Jan. and Jun./Jul. Stipends within a joint PhD programme with the NTU Singapore and by the DAAD are available.

University

11,700

11%


English

Konstanz Research School Chemical Biology


Tel. +49 (0) 75 31-88 22 37

[email protected]

www.chembiol.uni-konstanz.de

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Mainz – Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB)IPP – Gene Regulation, Epigenetics & Genome Stability

Our international PhD programme (IPP) is the one for you if you want to conduct cutting-edge research in epigenetics, developmental biology, DNA repair, and the interfaces between these fields. Projects focus on, e.g., neurobiology, stem cells, systems biology, ageing and disease. The IPP has a multinational team of students working in an open, lively atmosphere.

An advanced training programme teaches you state-of-the-art techniques in bioin-formatics, genomics, proteomics, micros-copy and cytometry as well as transferable skills, e.g., scientific writing, presenting and managing. A range of scientific events encourages collaboration between groups and allows for multidisciplinary research projects.

The IPP is located on the vibrant campus of Mainz University, which has students from about 130 nations.


120

60%

Any time

English

Scientific Management

Ackermannweg 4, 55128 Mainz

[email protected]

www.imb.de/PhD

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München – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenCell-Fate Decisions in the Immune System

The Integrated Research Training Group (IRTG) provides disciplinary and inter-disciplinary training in the field of mod-ern immunology. It offers several struc-tured training activities such as a lecture series on specific immunological topics, a journal club, and soft skills training. In addition, it aims to foster individualised training activities by providing short-term fellowships covering external lab visits to acquire new technological skills. Doctoral researchers organise annual IRTG retreats featuring external keynote speakers. The major emphasis of these retreats is on informal discussions of work in progress. In sum, this IRTG provides excellent doc-toral researchers with key qualifications to support a future career in life sciences.


University

51,000

15%

Any time

English

Institute for Immunology


Tel. +49 (0) 89-2 18 07 56 73

[email protected]

www.sfb1054.med.lmu.de

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München – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenGraduate School Life Science Munich (LSM)

The Graduate School Life Science Munich (LSM) offers an international doctoral programme in life sciences. Members of LSM are part of the Faculty of Biology and the Faculty of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Pharmacy of Ludwig-Maximilians-Univer-sität München. Approximately 40 research groups, internationally recognised for their innovative research approaches and technologies, form the core of the LSM. Using state-of-the-art approaches, these groups aim to answer essential questions relevant to basic and applied biological and biochemical research. Doctoral stu-dents receive the latest training in life sciences methods, supplemented with workshops and seminars to enhance their personal skills and to strengthen them for a successful career as scientists.


University

51,000

15%


English

Graduate School of Life Sciences (LSM)

Großhaderner Straße 2–4, 82152 Planegg

Tel. +49 (0) 89-2 18 07 47 65

[email protected]

www.lsm.bio.lmu.de

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München – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenGraduate School of Systemic Neurosciences

The Graduate School of Systemic Neuro-sciences (GSN) offers a well-structured and optimally supervised training for a new generation of neuroscientists. Based on a good understanding of the molecular and cellular foundations of neurobiology, participants acquire a deeper knowledge of neuron-neuron interactions, the dynam-ics of neuron-glia interactions, the rules of infor mation transfer in simple and com-plex circuits of single brain centres, and the inter action between different brain centres. Since neurosciences have an increasing impact on our self-conception and on society, teaching and research at GSN also address philosophical and ethical questions.


University

51,000

15%

winter semester

English

Graduate School of Systemic Neurosciences


Tel. +49 (0) 89-2 18 07 41 78

[email protected]

www.gsn.lmu.de

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München – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenGRK1721 Hybrid Methods in Genome Biology

The PhD programme GRK1721 offers cross-disciplinary PhD projects to address the structure, mechanism, and molecular regulation of transient and modular macro-molecular complexes in genome biology. Participating groups are located at LMU (Departments of Biochemistry, Biology, and Chemistry), the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, and Technische Universität München (Department of Chemistry).

Major components of the GRK1721 pro-gramme are advanced methods workshops, seminars, soft skills courses, and annual retreats to facilitate cross-disciplinary research and to support the development of project-specific hybrid methods.

The research training group offers an inno-vative, credit-based training and a mentor-ing programme that allows PhD students to tailor their curriculum according to their individual needs and requirements.

University

51,000

15%

Any time

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Department Biochemistry, Gene Center

Feodor-Lynen-Straße 25, 81377 München

Tel. +49 (0) 89-2 18 07 68 97

[email protected]

www.grk1721.genzentrum.lmu.de

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München – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenIRTG 1064 Chromatin Dynamics

The IRTG 1064 graduate programme is tailored to doctoral students associated with the SFB 1064 Chromatin Dynamics, a consortium of the LMU Departments of Molecular Biology and Physiological Chemistry (Biomedical Center Munich), the LMU Gene Center, the Helmholtz Research Center for Environmental Health, and the Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry in Großhadern/Martinsried, just outside Munich. The programme aims to comple-ment individual PhD projects with training in advanced methods skills and commu-ni cation skills. It also offers events and forums for exchange on professional ethics, networking, and career orientation.

University

51,000

15%

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Biomedical Center Munich


Tel. +49 (0) 89-2 18 07 15 03

[email protected]

www.sfb1064.med.lmu.de/irtg

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München – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenRTG2062 Molecular Principles of Synthetic Biology

Synthetic biology aims at the novo design and redesign of biological components and functional units up to the creation of artificial cells. This discipline is character-ised by innovative ideas that require highly interdisciplinary collaboration for scientific materialisation.

The Research Training Group RTG2062 trains doctoral researchers in this new way of thinking and in new research approaches. Projects range from synthetic cells and synthetic switches to synthetic proteins and cell-free synthetic systems.

Scientists from the RTG2062 combine the expertise of the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics of Ludwig Maxi-milians University Munich and Technical University Munich as well as from the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry.

University

51,000

15%

Any time

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LMU Biocenter

Großhaderner Straße 2-4, 82152 Planegg

[email protected]

www.lmu.de/grk2062

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München – Max Planck Institute of BiochemistryIMPRS for Molecular Life Sciences (IMPRS-LS)

The Munich-based International Max Planck Research School for Molecular Life Sci-ences (IMPRS-LS) is a recognised centre of scientific excellence.

More than 60 distinguished group leaders actively participate in the programme. They offer challenging and cutting-edge PhD projects ranging from the analysis of biological structures to the unravelling of intricate neural circuits. Doctoral students work in an interactive and interdisciplinary environment to analyse complex biological processes. A structured curriculum offers a variety of training opportunities includ-ing lecture series, seminars, advanced methods courses, and career development workshops.

Munich is one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing German research areas in the life sciences. It offers a unique mixture of academic and urban lifestyle spiced with Bavarian tradition.


250

50%

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IMPRS-LS

Am Klopferspitz 18, 82152 Planegg

[email protected]

www.imprs-ls.de

Biology

München – Max Planck Institute of PsychiatryIMPRS for Translational Psychiatry

The International Max Planck Research School for Translational Psychiatry ( IMPRS-TP) provides first class training to internationally outstanding students in molecular, cellular, and systemic psy-chiatric research. Students are exposed to a wide range of scientific questions and methods covering areas of molecular medicine, neuroscience, psychiatry, quantitative epigenetics and imaging, neuroimaging, design-based stereology, and clinical studies.

In addition to the traditional doctorate positions, trainee medical doctors have the opportunity to enrol in an integrated PhD/residence programme in psychiatry. Highlighting the programme’s transla-tional facet, doctoral students will receive insights into clinical aspects of disease, and trainee medical doctors will gain PhD level research expertise while also developing their clinical skills.


40

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IMPRS-TP

Kraepelinstraße 2–10, 80804 München

Tel. +49 (0) 89-30 62 22 73

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www.imprs-tp.mpg.de

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München – Technische Universität MünchenPhD Programme in Medical Life Science and Technology

The PhD programme in Medical Life Science and Technology provides high-level scientific training for students with a background in medicine as well as for those with a background in natural and life sciences or engineering. We are look-ing for highly motivated applicants with a strong record of academic achievement and a keen interest in scientific research.

The programme consists primarily of an experimental scientific project that is performed in the laboratory of a faculty member. Practical work is complemented by interdisciplinary lectures, seminars, and practical courses. About 50 research groups from various departments working with a wide variety of techniques partic i-pate actively in the programme. The main research areas are: cardiovascular, im-aging, immunology and infection, neuro-science, oncology, and regenerative medicine.

University

41,000

24%


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TUM Medical Graduate Center

Ismaninger Straße 22, 81675 München

Tel. +49 (0) 89-41 40 43 38

[email protected]

www.phd.med.tum.de

Biology

Münster – University of MünsterCiM-IMPRS PhD Programme in Life and Natural Sciences

CiM-IMPRS is jointly run by the university’s “Cells in Motion” Excellence Cluster (CiM) and the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine.

The programme offers interdisciplinary approaches to biomedical research with a strong emphasis on imaging. For individual PhD projects, go to our website. We search for excellent students holding a Master’s degree in Biology (or related fields), Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics.

Research areas: Cell and molecular biology, developmental and stem cell biology, vascular biology, immunology, microbiology, neurobiology, in vivo imaging, high resolution optical imaging, biophysics, chemical biology, label chemistry, mathematical modelling, and more

University

44,000

8%

winter semester

English

CiM Graduate Program

Schlossplatz 5, 48149 Münster

Tel. +49 (0) 2 51-8 32 17 60

[email protected]

www.cim-imprs.de

Biology

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Planegg – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenRTG 2175 Perception in Context and its Neural Basis

RTG 2175 combines expertise from multiple neuroscience disciplines into a training programme for doctoral researchers working on contextual effects on sensory perception and their underlying neuro-physiological basis.

The core research idea of RTG 2175 is to pinpoint similarities and differences of context-dependent perception and its neu-ronal representation in selected and easily accessible paradigms, thereby working towards a unified framework of contextual processing.

To meet the requirements of the highly interdisciplinary research projects, doc-toral candidates in RTG 2175 have diverse backgrounds, ranging from mathematics, physics, computer science, and engi-neering to biology, medical sciences, and psychology.

University

51,000

15%

Any time

English

Faculty of Biology, Department II

Großhaderner Straße 2–4, 82152 Planegg

Tel. +49 (0) 89-2 18 07 48 02

[email protected]

www.rtg2175.bio.lmu.de

Biology

Potsdam – Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant PhysiologyIMPRS Primary Metabolism and Plant Growth

The International Max Planck Research School “Primary Metabolism and Plant Growth” is a cooperation between the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physi-ology and the University of Potsdam. Plant growth, seen from a physiological point of view as resource acquisition and its con-version into biomass, is the main focus of the IMPRS-PMPG.

We provide a unique training opportunity in modern plant science. The doctoral research projects follow a systems- oriented approach, combining experimental, bio-infor matic, and modelling approaches. Seminars and courses support our stu-dents in acquiring scientific expertise and transferable skills.

Our doctoral students, about 50% of them international, have a variety of scientific backgrounds: biology, biochemistry, bioinfor-matics, physics, mathematics, and related fields. Our working language is English.


100

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International Max Planck Research School

Primary Metabolism and Plant Growth

Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476 Potsdam

[email protected]

www.mpimp-golm.mpg.de/IMPRS-PhD

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Tübingen – Max Planck Institute for Developmental BiologyInternational PhD Programme in Biological Sciences

The International PhD Programme in Biological Sciences provides training to 70 students at the Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology and the Friedrich Miescher Laboratory in Tübingen, offering fully-funded PhD positions in outstanding research facilities.

The focus of the PhD programme lies on individual research projects carried out in the PhD adviser’s laboratory in one of three tracks: EDGE (evolutionary biology, developmental biology, genetics, and ecology) MCSB (molecular and cellular biology, structural biology, and biochemistry) CBBI (computational biology, bioinformatics)

All students select their own thesis advisory committee that guides them through the PhD process. The programme offers a variety of courses and workshops to supplement the personal training that each student receives from his or her PhD adviser.


70

65%

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English

PhD Program Office

Spemannstraße 35, 72076 Tübingen

Tel. +49 (0) 70 71-60 13 33

[email protected]

www.phd.eb.tuebingen.mpg.de

Biology

Tübingen – University of TübingenIMPRS – From Molecules to Organisms

The Max Planck Institute for Developmen-tal Biology offers a PhD programme in the life sciences in conjunction with the Friedrich Miescher Laboratory and the Eberhard Karls University Tübingen.

Our special feature is an emphasis on inter-disciplinary interactions. We want to train early stage researchers to study complex biological processes that cannot be ade-quately understood within the limits of a single discipline. Fields include biophysics; structural, molecular, and cellular biology; biochemistry, genetics, and development; computational biology; bioinformatics, genomics, and proteomics; microbiome science; and evolutionary biology.

Training is offered in a range of core and specialised skills. A thesis advisory committee provides individual project guidance. PhD places are fully funded. Application is via our website.

University

40

60%

winter semester

English

IMPRS “From Molecules to Organisms”

Spemannstraße 35, 72076 Tübingen

[email protected]

www.imprs.tuebingen.mpg.de

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Ulm – Ulm UniversityInternational PhD Programme in Molecular Medicine

Based on the expertise gained during a bio medical Master’s course of study, the aim of the International PhD Programme in Molecular Medicine is to train graduates to independently carry out scientific research in the field of molecular medicine, in an academic or industrial environment. All courses are held in English.

Core elements include a biomedical PhD thesis as well as general theoretical and practical training courses in the field of life sciences. In addition, PhD students are offered a variety of optional courses, such as Good Scientific Practice. Retreats, symposia, and meetings as well as excur-sions to pharmaceutical companies are also part of the curriculum.

By successfully completing the doctoral course of study, graduates obtain a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Dr rerum naturalium (Dr rer nat) degree.

University

10,000

12%


English

International Graduate School in Molecular

Medicine Ulm · Albert-Einstein-Allee 11,

0 25, R. 424/425, 89081 Ulm

[email protected]

www.uni-ulm.de/einrichtungen/mm

Biology

Mainz – Johannes Gutenberg University MainzGraduate School Materials Science in Mainz (MAINZ)

The Graduate School of Excellence in Materials Science in Mainz (MAINZ) offers innovative scientific, technical, and com-plementary PhD training combined with research in materials science. MAINZ bridges previously disconnected fields of research, from simple model systems and correlated materials to functional polymers, hybrid structures, and bio- related materials. The main training objective of MAINZ is to provide a flexible graduate programme that meets the individual needs of our PhD stu-dents. By exposing our members to diverse fields of materials science and by bringing together seemingly separate concepts, MAINZ encourages creativity and inspires novel associations between its research areas. This results in sustained excellent research and comprehensive training, which are necessary in order to meet key societal challenges ahead.

University

33,000

12%

Any time

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Graduate School Materials Science in Mainz

Staudinger Weg 9, 55128 Mainz

Tel. +49 (0) 61 31-3 92 69 84

[email protected]

www.mainz.uni-mainz.de

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Bielefeld – Bielefeld UniversityGraduate School Cognitive Interaction Technology

The Graduate School Cognitive Interaction Technology at the Cluster of Excellence (CITEC) offers young researchers the oppor tu nity to obtain a doctoral degree in one of the following fields: computer science and robotics, biology, linguistics, mathematics, psychology, and sports science.

The Graduate School offers the three-year, structured study programme “Intelligent Systems” and provides access to pre-mier lab and research facilities. It imparts specific knowledge and skills useful for building and analysing intelligent systems.

Students can earn credits by attending lectures, scientific networking at work-shops, student teaching experience, and by contributing to CITEC’s international summer school. A further integral con-stituent of the programme is training in publishing and presentation of academic work.

University

24,200

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CITEC – Graduate School

Universitätsstraße 25, 33615 Bielefeld

Tel. +49 (0) 5 21-1 06 65 66

[email protected]

www.cit-ec.de/en/graduate-school

Computer Science

Saarbrücken – Max Planck Institute for InformaticsIMPRS for Computer Science

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS-CS) is a graduate programme jointly run by the Max Planck Institutes for Informatics and Software Systems and Saarland University.

The school’s three-year PhD programme is open to students with a research-oriented Master’s degree who wish to pursue a PhD in Computer Science. Students with a Bachelor’s degree who wish to con-tinue with a PhD should apply with the Saarbrücken Graduate School of Compu-ter Science. Selected students can also become members of the IMPRS-CS.

Students receive a first rate, fully funded, research-oriented education in their cho-sen area of specialisation. They enjoy close supervision by world-renowned scientists in a competitive, yet collabora-tive environment, rich in interaction with other students, post-docs, and scientists. Numerous research topics are available.


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70%

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IMPRS for Computer Science

Campus E1 4, 66123 Saarbrücken

Tel. +49 (0) 6 81-93 25 18 00

[email protected]

www.imprs-cs.de

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Saarbrücken – Saarland UniversitySaarbrücken Graduate School of Computer Science

The Saarbrücken Graduate School of Com-puter Science provides an optimal research environment for doctoral studies covering a great variety of areas: algorithms and data structures, computer graphics and vision, database systems, AI, logical meth-ods, programming languages, computer architecture, privacy and security. The pro-gramme consists of a preparatory phase, depending on candidates’ qualifications, followed by the dissertation research phase. Students benefit from excellent super-vision throughout the programme. Over half our graduate students come from outside Germany.

Several internationally renowned research institutes (MPI-I, MPI-SWS, DFKI) are located on campus. All are active partners with the Graduate School. Long-standing collaboration between related research units and departments opens many research and funding opportunities.

University

18,000

17%


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Saarbrücken GS of Computer Science

Campus E1 3 Rm 205/6, 66123 Saarbrücken

Tel. +49 (0) 6 81-3 02 55 23

[email protected]

gradschool.cs.uni-saarland.de

Computer Science

Cottbus – Brandenburg University of TechnologyPhD Programme Environmental and Resource Management

The PhD programme in Environmental and Resource Management, embedded in the Faculty of Environment and Natural Sciences, is a full-time, three-year struc-tured programme. It offers an integrated approach to current national and inter-national environmental issues, helping to improve the quality of professional environ-mental management for the 21st century. It is open to graduates from environmental sciences, environmental management, environmental engineering, environmen-tal economics and law, and the natural sciences.

Students attend mandatory modules, carry out individual research to complete their scientific PhD theses, and are integrated into an international and interdisciplinary group of fellow PhD students and scientists.

Graduates of the ERM PhD Programme are equipped to pursue both academic and professional careers.

University

8,000

25%


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PhD Programme ERM


Tel. +49 (0) 3 55-69 46 33

[email protected]

www.b-tu.de/environment-phd

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Hamburg – Universität HamburgPhD Programme in Integrated Climate System Sciences (ICSS)

Graduates with a Master’s degree in climate related fields of natural, economic, and social sciences can apply for SICSS (School of Integrated Climate System Sciences) membership. Funding for a three-year doc-toral period must be assured.

The focus of the curriculum lies on the individual research of the doctoral candi-dates and is accompanied by a variety of compulsory and elective courses: p Introductory course on integrated

climate system sciences p Annual retreat p Lecture series and expert courses p Soft skills courses p Training in scientific programming

and statistic software p Project management, computer literacy p Presentation, communication p Writing papers, writing proposals Travel, publication activities, and specific mini-proposals are supported financially and academically.

University

42,100

12%


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School of Integrated Climate System Sciences

Grindelberg 5, 20144 Hamburg

Tel. +49 (0) 40-4 28 38 42 06

[email protected]

www.sicss.de

Earth Sciences

Kiel – Kiel UniversityDoctoral Degree in Coastal Information Systems

Coastal Information Systems

The PhD programme focuses on surveying techniques and process-based model-ling, aiming at the development of coastal information systems for supporting deci-sion making in coastal areas. Topics of rel-evance include ship-born measurements, sampling strategies, remote sensing tech-niques as well as the development and application of numerical models for flow, waves, sediment transport, water qual-ity, and morphodynamics. Advanced field measuring techniques and state-of-the-art modelling systems are provided.

The programme focuses on current coastal issues. It is open to students holding an MSc degree (or equivalent) in engineer-ing, oceanography, or a related discipline. It is advantageous for candidates to have had exposure to advanced high school mathematics and computing skills.

University

26,000

9%

Any time

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Research and Technology Centre, West Coast

Otto-Hahn-Platz 3, 24118 Kiel

Tel. +49 (0) 4 31-8 80 36 43

[email protected]

www.ftz.uni-kiel.de/en

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Berlin – Berlin University of TechnologyBerlin Mathematical School – PhD Programme

The Berlin Mathematical School (BMS) is a joint graduate school of the mathe matics departments of Freie Universität (FU), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU), and Technische Universität Berlin (TU). It receives funding from the Excellence Ini-tiative of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research and the German Research Foundation (DFG). BMS offers scholarships for an excellent graduate programme, taught in English, in a broad and active research environment. It also offers mentoring, language courses, soft skills seminars, summer school, con-ference funding, and funding for students with children. BMS research areas: www.math-berlin.de/academics/research Deadline: 1 December (for scholarships), 1 April (late admission) p Admission to Phase I: possible with

a Bachelor’s degree p Admission to Phase II: possible with

a Master’s degree

Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-

Universität zu Berlin, Berlin University

of Technology

Berlin Mathematical School, MA 2-2

Straße des 17. Juni 136, 10623 Berlin

Tel. +49 (0) 30-31 47 86 51

[email protected]

www.math-berlin.de

Mathematics

Darmstadt – TU DarmstadtIntl. Research Training Group Mathematical Fluid Dynamics

The International Research Training Group IRTG 1529 “Mathematical Fluid Dynamics” at TU Darmstadt provides an interdiscipli-nary, international research programme focusing on various aspects of mathematical fluid dynamics. Our research aims at com-bining methods from several mathematical disciplines, namely analysis, stochastics, logic, numerical methods and optimisation, to promote fundamental research in fluid dynamics.

Within the scope of our partnership with Waseda University in Tokyo and the Uni-versity of Tokyo, our students are encour-aged to collaborate with Japanese guest researchers, who visit regularly. Moreover, our core programme includes a research period at one of the aforementioned insti-tutions. This entails the opportunity to work closely with internationally renowned researchers from Japan.

University

26,000

18%

Any time

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Fachbereich Mathematik

Schlossgartenstraße 7, 64289 Darmstadt

Tel. +49 (0) 61 51-1 62 14 75

[email protected]

www.mathematik.tu-darmstadt.de/~igk

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Garching – Technische Universität MünchenInternational School of Applied Mathematics (ISAM)

The International School of Applied Mathe-matics (ISAM) is the graduate centre of the Mathematics Department at Technische Universität München (TUM). Membership is open to all mathematics graduate stu-dents pursuing a doctoral degree at TUM. ISAM comprises 17 research groups with a focus on applied and interdisciplinary mathematics. Our department is one of the most international mathematics depart-ments in Germany. All graduate courses are taught in English.

ISAM runs regular events such as interna-tional summer schools and graduate semi-nars. Members automatically join the TUM Graduate School, which offers an exciting complementary programme supporting your academic, personal, and professional development. An individual budget is pro-vided for each graduate student for attend-ing conferences as well as for visiting or inviting researchers.

University

41,000

24%

Any time

English

SB-S-Mathematik

Boltzmannstr. 3, 85748 Garching b. München

Tel. +49 (0) 89-28 91 70 43

[email protected]

www.ma.tum.de/Mathematik/ISAM

Mathematics

Heidelberg – Universität HeidelbergGraduate School of Mathematical and Computational Methods

The HGS MathComp is the premier gradu-ate school for scientific computing, the powerful combination of mathematics and computer science, in Germany. We are funded by the German Excellence Initiative and located at one of Europe’s most pres-tigious academic institutions, the University of Heidelberg.

We offer our PhD students a uniquely structured, interdisciplinary education in a vibrant research environment. Our inter-national programme enables students to pursue innovative PhD projects with a strong application-oriented focus – from physics to cultural heritage. Our members are top experts in their fields and work on projects that combine mathematical methodology with topical research issues. Individual mentoring and career-building programmes ensure that our graduates acquire all qualifications for top positions in industry and science.

University

31,000

19%

Any time

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HGS MathComp

Mathematikon, Im Neuenheimer Feld 205,

69120 Heidelberg

[email protected]

www.mathcomp.uni-heidelberg.de

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Bonn – University of BonnBonn-Cologne Graduate School: PhD in Astrophysics (Bonn)

The Bonn-Cologne Graduate School, a joint programme of graduate studies between the Universities of Bonn and Cologne, leads students with a BSc through an MSc phase directly to doctoral studies (awarding a doctoral degree Dr rer nat, the German equivalent of PhD).

The PhD programme involves three years of research-oriented thesis work, leading to a doctoral degree in Physics or Astronomy.

Scientific interests are centred on activities in optical and radio astronomy, stellar dy-namics, and cosmology. The school offers a transparent programme of studies, inte-grating the Master’s degree in Physics or Astrophysics and the PhD degree into a single programme.

The school aims to attract highly motivated and qualified graduate students from Ger-many and abroad with a Master’s degree in Physics or Astrophysics.

University

35,600

13%

Any time

English

BCGS Office

Nussallee 14–16, 53115 Bonn

Tel. +49 (0) 2 28-73 48 32

[email protected]

www.gradschool.physics.uni-bonn.de

Physics, Astronomy

Bonn – University of BonnBonn-Cologne Graduate School: PhD in Physics (Bonn)

The Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy, a joint programme of graduate studies between the Univer-sities of Bonn and Cologne, leads students with a BSc through an MSc phase directly to doctoral studies (awarded doctoral degree: Dr rer nat, the German equivalent of a PhD).

The PhD programme involves three years of research-oriented thesis work, leading to a doctoral degree in the fields of physics or astronomy.

Scientific focus is centred on activities in applied and quantum optics, hadron and particle physics, physics of condensed matter, statistical physics, astroparticle physics, and mathematical physics.

University

35,600

13%

Any time

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BCGS Office

Nussallee 14–16, 53115 Bonn

Tel. +49 (0) 2 28-73 48 32

[email protected]

www.gradschool.physics.uni-bonn.de

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Erlangen – Max Planck Institute for the Science of LightInternational Max Planck Research School Physics of Light

IMPRS-PL comprises the Max Planck Insti-tute for the Science of Light (MPL), Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Friedrich Schiller University of Jena (FSU), the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrat-ed Circuits IIS, and the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineer-ing IOF. The aim of IMPRS-PL is to provide excellent research conditions and a struc-tured curriculum within an international and interdisciplinary environment.

The IMPRS Physics of Light PhD programme offers a structured curriculum, including a mini-thesis, an annual meeting, a monthly meeting, block lectures, and a summer school.

Key features: three-year programme, excellent research conditions, working language in English, financial support

Online applications are possible throughout the year at: imprs-pl.opencampus.net.


40,000

11%

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IMPRS Physics of Light

Staudtstraße 2, 91058 Erlangen

Tel. +49 (0) 91 31-7 13 38 04

[email protected]

www.mpl.mpg.de/imprs

Physics, Astronomy

Garching – Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial PhysicsInternational Max Planck Research School on Astrophysics

The Munich/Garching area offers excel-lent research opportunities in theoretical and observational astrophysics at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics (MPE), the Max Planck Institute for Astro-physics (MPA), the Observatory of the Ludwig Maximilians University (USM), and the European Southern Observatory (ESO). Together, these institutes form one of the largest centres for astrophysical research in the world. PhD topics are offered in cosmology, galactic astronomy, and extra-galactic astronomy as well as in the area of instrument development. Students have access to the world’s largest observa-tories and instrumentation as well as to super computers for advanced numerical simulations and theoretical studies.


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IMPRS Hochenergie-Astrophysik

Giessenbachstr., 85741 Garching b. München

Tel. +49 (0) 89-3 00 00 36 50

[email protected]

www.imprs-astro.mpg.de

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Göttingen – University of GöttingenGGNB Physics of Biological & Complex Systems – IMPRS (PhD)

The PhD programme and International Max Planck Research School for Physics of Biological & Complex Systems forms part of the Göttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecu-lar Biosciences (GGNB), funded by the German Excellence Initiative and the Max Planck Society. The programme is taught in English and is open to students who hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in physics, life sciences, or related fields. The programme offers cutting-edge, ad-vanced microscopy courses and teaches the basics of state-of-the-art techniques essential for studying life processes in combination with quantitative physical approaches and synthetic strategies. An important aim is to overcome tradi-tional barriers between disciplines and expose graduate students to physics, chemistry, and biology to achieve a deeper understanding of all areas.

University

31,600

13%

Any time

English

IMPRS Physics of Biological and Complex

Systems · Am Fassberg 11, 37077 Göttingen

Tel. +49 (0) 5 51-2 01 23 22

[email protected]


Physics, Astronomy

Halle (Saale) – Max Planck Institute of Microstructure PhysicsIMPRS for Science and Technology of Nano-Systems

IMPRS-STNS links the MPI of Microstruc-ture Physics with Martin Luther Univer-sity and the Fraunhofer Institute IMWS. The research focus is on novel atomically engineered materials for nano-systems.

The main goal of our PhD programme is to provide excellent scientific training in combination with high-quality research. Additionally, we are committed to offering excellent training opportunities in a most flexible and individualised way to boost the future careers of our PhD students in academia, industry, and beyond.

Our main research areas include the following: Spintronics | Oxides and Interfaces | Atomi-cally Engineered Materials | Computational Materials Discovery | Cognitive Devices and Bio-Inspired Materials | Polymers and Constraints | Topological Materials | Non-Equilibrium Materials | Routes to Room Temperature Superconductivity


45

60%

Any time

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IMPRS-STNS

Weinberg 2, 06120 Halle (Saale)

Tel. +49 (0) 3 45-5 58 29 40

[email protected]

www.imprs-stns.mpg.de

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Heidelberg – Max Planck Institute for Nuclear PhysicsIMPRS for Precision Tests of Fundamental Symmetries

The scientific basis of the IMPRS is funda-mental physics, in which the goal is to identify, understand, and explain the most basic laws of nature.

Scientists involved in the IMPRS challenge the frontiers of knowledge in fundamental physics from all sides, be it with low- energy neutrino and dark matter investigations, ultra-precise ion traps and storage rings, or with high-energy LHC physics. Both theoretical and experimental perspectives are covered.

Interpretation of the involved systems requires in particular a broad knowledge in a variety of fields. We will provide students with a solid education in the above- mentioned fields of research, with particular emphasis on inter- and cross-disciplinary knowledge. Seminars and workshops will further broaden the intel-lectual horizon of the students, giving them excellent prospects for the future.


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20%

Any time

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Max-Planck-Institut für Kernphysik

Postfach 10 39 80, 69029 Heidelberg

[email protected]

www.mpi-hd.mpg.de/imprs-ptfs/

Physics, Astronomy

Heidelberg – Universität HeidelbergHeidelberg Graduate School of Fundamental Physics

The HGSFP offers a three-year doctoral programme in either physics or astronomy, culminating in the degree Dr rer nat. Students can carry out research in: p quantum dynamics and complex

quantum systems p fundamental interactions and cosmology p astronomy and cosmic physics p complex classical systems p mathematical physics p environmental physics The graduate school offers training at the forefront of modern research and accom-modates students’ needs with individual study plans and mentoring. A Master’s degree in physics is required for admission. Alternatively, graduates who have completed a four-year Bachelor’s degree in physics can enter our 4+4 pro -gramme. International candidates who are interested in joining the dynamic and vibrant environment that the graduate school and Heidel berg have to offer should consult our website and apply online.

University

31,000

19%

Any time

English

Heidelberg Graduate School of

Fundamental Physics


[email protected]

www.fundamental-physics.uni-hd.de

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Heidelberg – Universität HeidelbergHighRR: High Resolution & High Rate Particle Detectors

HighRR is a Research Training Group dedi-cated to research on high-precision particle detection systems. Its goal is to support young and talented detector physicists in their research work and prepare them for both industry and academia. A stimu-lating environment together with modern technical infrastructure enables graduate students to acquire the knowledge neces-sary for cutting-edge research in detector science.

The HighRR course programme comprises a variety of tailored training elements, namely a special startup packet, introduc-tory and advanced lectures, dedicated lecture weeks, hands-on courses, and a HighRR seminar. It provides training in the four HighRR research areas: detector tech-nology and system integration, trigger and data acquisition, electronics and sensor development, and detector simulation and reconstruction.

University

31,000

19%

Any time

English

Central Office HighRR


Tel. +49 (0) 62 21-54 92 66

[email protected]

www.physik.uni-hd.de/highrr

Physics, Astronomy

Jena – Friedrich Schiller University JenaAbbe School of Photonics – Doctoral Programme

The Abbe School of Photonics provides an excellent, research-oriented doctoral pro-gramme with multidisciplinary coverage of the field of optics and photonics: p high-end research and education in a

world-class scientific environment with intensive mentoring

p training modules focused on scientific, technical, and transferable skills

p an inspiring, international environment with every other student coming from abroad

p world-class international scientists as guest professors who offer lectures and courses within the doctoral programme

p annual DoKDoK (doctoral students’ con-ference for the discussion of optical concepts), which offers young research-ers the chance to present and discuss their ideas and build networks with other students from various disciplines

p close collaboration of the ASP with companies in the field of optics and photonics

University

18,200

13%

Any time


Abbe School of Photonics

Albert-Einstein-Straße 6, 07745 Jena

Tel. +49 (0) 36 41-94 79 64

[email protected]

www.asp.uni-jena.de

Physics, Astronomy

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Jülich – Jülich Research CentreInt. Helmholtz Research School of Biophysics & Soft Matter

The International Helmholtz Research School of Biophysics and Soft Matter “IHRS Bio-Soft” provides excellent research opportuni-ties in biophysics and soft matter. The school has a curriculum in the areas of physics, chemistry, biology, and neuroscience. The curriculum equips students with knowledge and training at the highest level.

Jülich Research Centre, RWTH Aachen University, Heinrich Heine University Düssel-dorf, University of Cologne, and caesar Bonn offer positions for three-year PhD projects. IHRS BioSoft is based in Jülich. The projects will be conducted in Jülich, Aachen, Bonn, Cologne, or Düsseldorf. p IHRS BioSoft is open to highly quali-

fied and motivated applicants from all countries.

p Applicants should hold/expect to receive a Master’s degree in biology, chemistry, or physics.

p Applications will be accepted at all times.


900

34%

Any time

English

IHRS BioSoft

ICS-2, 52425 Jülich

Tel. +49 (0) 24 61-61 17 35

[email protected]

www.ihrs-biosoft.de

Physics, Astronomy

Köln – University of CologneBonn-Cologne Graduate School: PhD in Physics (Cologne)

The Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy is a joint pro-gramme of graduate studies between the Universities of Bonn and Cologne. Funded through the German Excellence Initiative, BCGS offers high-level graduate educa-tion and structured research training in a strongly international environment.

Salient features of the BCGS training pro-gramme include a combined and coor-dinated spectrum of advanced courses and seminars offered by the two physics depart ments as well as a broad range of research opportunities for BCGS students at the forefront of attractive fields of modern physics.

Cologne physics research is particularly strong in nuclear physics, condensed mat-ter physics and solid-state theory, statisti-cal and biological physics, mathematical physics, gravitation, and astrophysics.

University

49,300

8%

Any time

English

Bonn-Cologne GS of Physics and Astronomy


Tel. +49 (0) 2 21-4 70 35 54

[email protected]

www.gradschool.physics.uni-koeln.de

Physics, Astronomy

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München – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenNanoagents

The leading idea of the Sonderforschungs-bereich SFB 1032 is to design synthetic bio-molecular constructs, nanoagents which fulfil biomimetic or entirely novel functions. As highly motivated and well-trained junior scientists are a crucial cornerstone for the success of SFB 1032, the doctoral students profit from a well-reasoned training and supervision concept in an excellent scien-tific environment. The Research Train-ing Group’s purpose is to promote early research independence and a continuing qualification of the doctoral researchers by ensuring excellent working conditions, by fostering the active involvement of the students, and by offering a wide range of transferable skills seminars.

Additional support on administrative matters and personal skills development is offered by the GraduateCenter-LMU (www.graduatecenter.lmu.de).

University

51,000

15%

Any time

English

Department of Physics


Tel. +49 (0) 89-21 80 33 90

[email protected]

www.sfb1032.physik.lmu.de

Physics, Astronomy

München – Max Planck Institute for PhysicsIMPRS on Elementary Particle Physics

The International Max Planck Research School Elementary Particle Physics – The-oretical, Experimental and Cosmological Frontiers (IMPRS EPP) is a joint initiative of the Max Planck Institute for Physics (Werner Heisenberg Institute) and the par-ticle and astroparticle physics groups of Ludwig Maximilians University Munich and Technical University Munich.

Research fields covered by the school from both an experimental and a theoreti-cal perspective include high-energy par-ticle physics, astroparticle physics, and cosmology. The students’ own research is supplemented by an accompanying lecture programme. Regular seminars, workshops, and other joint events serve to broaden the intellectual horizon, stimulate interaction between IMPRS EPP members, and pro-vide valuable background knowledge on topics beyond the students’ own research projects.


70

50%

Any time

English

Max Planck Institute for Physics

Föhringer Ring 6, 80805 München

Tel. +49 (0) 89-32 35 44 82

[email protected]

www.imprs-epp.de

Physics, Astronomy

Medicine, Sport

176 Medicine, Sport


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3Medicine in general

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenLeukocyte Trafficking (DFG-SFB 914)

^180

MünchenID-3775


[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenPhD Programme Medical Research – International Health

^180

MünchenID-2736


[email protected]

University of TübingenPhD/MD-PhD Programme Experimental Medicine

^181

TübingenID-3793


www.medizin.uni-tuebingen.de/[email protected]

3Pre-clinical Medical Studies

Heinrich Heine University DüsseldorfIRTG 1902: Communication of the Cardiovascular System

DüsseldorfID-4447


[email protected]

Heinrich Heine University DüsseldorfMaster Switches in Cardiac Ischemia – CRC 1116

DüsseldorfID-4450


[email protected]

3Sport

Saarland UniversityScience and Health in Football

^181

SaarbrückenID-4819


[email protected]


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RWTH Aachen UniversityThe Neuroscience of Aggression and Impulsivity (IRTG 2150)

AachenID-2630


[email protected]

Hannover Medical SchoolPhD Programme: Epidemiology

BraunschweigID-5015


www.helmholtz-hzi.de/[email protected]

Leipzig UniversityIntegrated Research Training Group Matrixengineering

DresdenID-2963


[email protected]

Technische Universität DresdenEndothelium in Health and Disease

DresdenID-3483


tu-dresden.de/med/mf/[email protected]

Heinrich Heine University DüsseldorfPhD in Medical Sciences

DüsseldorfID-5145

GermanEnglish (25%)

Any timenone

www.medizin.hhu.de/[email protected]

Justus Liebig University GiessenPhD Programme of the Faculties of Vet. Medicine / Medicine

GießenID-0804


https://www.uni-giessen.de/cms/fbz/fb11/forschung/graduierte/[email protected]

Hannover Medical SchoolMD/PhD Programme: Molecular Medicine

^178

HannoverID-1958



Hannover Medical SchoolPhD Programme: Regenerative Sciences

HannoverID-1960


[email protected]

Kiel UniversityProteases and Pathophysiology

^178

KielID-3183

EnglishGerman (25%)

Any timenone

www.uni-kiel.de/Biochemie/sfb877/[email protected]

Johannes Gutenberg University MainzMainz Research School Translational Biomedicine (TransMed)

^179

MainzID-4636


www.unimedizin-mainz.de/[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Müncheni-Target: Immunotargeting of Cancer

^179

MünchenID-4224


[email protected]

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Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenLeukocyte Trafficking (DFG-SFB 914)

^180

MünchenID-3775


[email protected]

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenPhD Programme Medical Research – International Health

^180

MünchenID-2736


[email protected]

University of TübingenPhD/MD-PhD Programme Experimental Medicine

^181

TübingenID-3793


www.medizin.uni-tuebingen.de/[email protected]

3Pre-clinical Medical Studies

Heinrich Heine University DüsseldorfIRTG 1902: Communication of the Cardiovascular System

DüsseldorfID-4447


[email protected]

Heinrich Heine University DüsseldorfMaster Switches in Cardiac Ischemia – CRC 1116

DüsseldorfID-4450


[email protected]

3Sport

Saarland UniversityScience and Health in Football

^181

SaarbrückenID-4819


[email protected]

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Hannover – Hannover Medical SchoolMD/PhD Programme: Molecular Medicine

The MD/PhD programme in Molecular Medicine recruits students holding an MSc or equivalent. The average study pe-riod is three years. Students learn how to carry out independent, excellent, and origi-nal scientific work in a project-oriented postgraduate training programme. The aim is to form a “bridge” between basic sciences and clinics. The size is limited to 20 students per year. The programme is integrated into the Hannover Biomedical Research School and is fully accredited according to European standards.

The structure and curriculum of the PhD study programme offer students the pos-sibility of developing an in-depth under-standing of methods beyond their indi-vidual fields of expertise, and of gaining important experience in interdisciplinary cooperation. On successful completion of the programme, a PhD degree (Dr rer nat) will be awarded.

University

3,500

14%

winter semester

English

Hannover Biomedical Research School

OE 9117, Carl-Neuberg Straße 1,

30625 Hannover

[email protected]

www.mh-hannover.de/hbrs.html

Medicine in general

Kiel – Kiel UniversityProteases and Pathophysiology

The “Integrated Research Training Group (IRTG)” is associated with Collaborative Research Centre 877 and its scientific focus: “Proteolysis as a Regulatory Event in Pathophysiology”. A major goal of the CRC is providing a high standard of qualification and support for young researchers. Thus the IRTG gives 10 stipends to medical stu-dents for an experimental MD thesis of one year’s duration. Thesis projects focus on the physiological function of proteases as regulatory molecules.

Students can dedicate their time exclusively to their scientific work, and by participation in the training programme of the IRTG, they can become acquainted with the scien-tific topics at CRC 877 and learn advanced techniques. The IRTG offers an interdis-ciplinary and broad education over the course of the doctoral studies.

University

26,000

9%

Any time


Fac. of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Rudolf-Höber-Straße 1, 24118 Kiel

Tel. +49 (0) 4 31-8 80 48 91

[email protected]

www.uni-kiel.de/Biochemie/sfb877/irtg

Medicine in general

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Mainz – Johannes Gutenberg University MainzMainz Research School Translational Biomedicine (TransMed)

Within the biomedical sciences in Germany, there is a striking discrepancy between internationally competitive basic research and poorly developed patient-oriented and clinical research. Thus, there is a critical need for programmes that train young medical and natural science graduates in basic and translational research to en-able them to become future leaders in the fields of biomedicine and translational research, in both academia and in the pharmaceutical industry.

The Mainz Research School of Translational Biomedicine (TransMed) addresses this need by providing an integrated, multi-disciplinary training curriculum for both clinician scientists and natural scientists in all aspects of translational medicine.

For international applicants, TransMed offers a PhD-MD/PhD in Translational Biomedicine.

University

33,000

12%

Any time

English

Mainz Research School TransMed

Langenbeckstraße 2, 55131 Mainz

Tel. +49 (0) 61 31-17 91 49

[email protected]

www.unimedizin-mainz.de/transmed

Medicine in general

München – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Müncheni-Target: Immunotargeting of Cancer

Tumour immunotherapy is currently the subject of intense scientific and clinical development. The requirements for well-trained scientists in this research field are increasing rapidly, both in industry and in academia. A team of 10 Bavarian profes-sors, led by Ludwigs-Maximilians-Univer-sität München (speaker: Prof Dr Stefan Endres) have joined forces to investigate innovative immune therapies and to train talented PhD students in this highly competitive research field.

The training programme includes weekly seminars, quarterly workshops, and annual conferences. Special characteristics of the programme are its intense coopera-tion with industry as well as international secondments as an integral part of PhD projects.

Additional support on administrative matters and personal skills development is offered by the GraduateCenter-LMU.

University

51,000

15%

Any time

English

Klinische Pharmakologie

Lindwurmstraße 2a, 80337 München

Tel. +49 (0) 89-4 40 05 73 01

[email protected]

www.immunotarget.de

Medicine in general

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München – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenLeukocyte Trafficking (DFG-SFB 914)

The goal of the IRTG 914 is to promote the development of talented PhD and MD candidates into highly motivated, excel-lent scientists. A thesis advisory commit-tee (TAC) supervises scientific work, ad-vises students in planning their careers, and supports them in building up their own scientific network.

Young scientists receive a structured train-ing programme, which includes a lecture series, basic principles seminars, and ad-vanced methods courses with an emphasis on leukocyte trafficking and a major focus on bioimaging tools. Soft skills courses as well as events on good scientific practice are offered regularly.

Participation at the annual retreat is man-datory for IRTG 914 members, with the in-tent to improve the contact of the students with participating principal investigators of CRC 914 and invited guest scientists.

University

51,000

15%

Any time

English

Walter-Brendel-Center for Exp. Medicine


Tel. +49 (0) 89-2 18 07 14 98

[email protected]

www.sfb914.med.lmu.de

Medicine in general

München – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenPhD Programme Medical Research – International Health

The aim of CIHLMU is to empower health professionals through capacity building in training and research. From this stance arises a certain focus on candidates from low- and middle-income countries, in order to supply their home countries with com-petent and responsible researchers and health professionals.

The PhD programme comprises a three-year curriculum, with two module blocks. Each block lasts three months and is held at annual intervals at Ludwig- Maximilians-Universität München. The defence period is about 10 days. The rest of the time is dedicated to research carried out in the PhD candidates’ countries of origin. Scholar ships will be available for selected candidates from low- and middle-income countries.


University

51,000

15%

winter semester

English

Abteilung für Infektions- und Tropenmedizin


[email protected]

www.cih.lmu.de

Medicine in general

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Medicine, Sport 181

Tübingen – University of TübingenPhD/MD-PhD Programme Experimental Medicine

The PhD/MD-PhD programme in Experi-mental Medicine provides a three-year, postgraduate education in basic and applied research in medicine. Students are supervised while carrying out an independent scientific project leading to the doctoral thesis. Accompanying theoretical and practical training will add advanced professional qualifications for positions in research and related areas. Candidates are expected to have gradu-ated from a medical school or to hold a Master of Science degree in life sciences or a related discipline. The Faculty of Medicine provides an ex-cellent research environment. The main research areas include infection medicine and microbiology, immunology, oncology, neurosciences, cardiology, vascular medi-cine, scientific imaging and biomedical engineering, as well as many other topical projects.

Academic degree: PhD or MD-PhD

University

29,000

14%


English

Medical Faculty

Geissweg 5, 72076 Tübingen

Tel. +49 (0) 70 71-2 97 79 29

[email protected]

www.medizin.uni-tuebingen.de/PhD

Medicine in general

Saarbrücken – Saarland UniversityScience and Health in Football

The international PhD programme in Science and Health in Football aims at improving the scientific approach to football. In par-ticular, the programme focuses on evaluat-ing its potential health benefits/challenges and at improving training standards and performance analysis. The programme mainly covers sport science, medicine, and exercise physiology. In ad-dition to their work on the thesis, students will be trained in research methods, knowl-edge transfer, teaching, and practical work in patient health care and physical performance testing.

Doctoral students are awarded a PhD de-gree from Saarland University and have the opportunity to be awarded a shared degree together with the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia.

University

18,000

17%

Any time

English

Institute of Sports and Preventive Medicine

Campus Bldg. B 8.2, 66123 Saarbrücken

Tel. +49 (0) 6 81-30 27 04 11

[email protected]

www.sportmedizin-saarbruecken.de

Sport

Agriculture, Forestry and Nutritional Science

184 Agriculture, Forestry and Nutritional Science


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3Agriculture, Forestry and Nutritional Science in general

University of GöttingenGöttingen Graduate School Forest and Agricultural Science

GöttingenID-4753


[email protected]

University of GöttingenIPAG – International PhD Programme in Agricultural Science

GöttingenID-0661



3Agriculture, Food and Beverage Technology

University of GöttingenJoint PhD Programme in Agricultural Economics (PhD)

GöttingenID-3883


[email protected]

3Forestry, Wood Economics

University of GöttingenForest Sciences and Forest Ecology (PhD)

GöttingenID-1852

EnglishGerman (25%)



University of GöttingenWood Biology and Wood Technology (PhD)

GöttingenID-0872


[email protected]

3Land Management, Environmental Architecture

Technische Universität DresdenPhD in Integrated Management of Water, Soil and Waste

DresdenID-4368


flores.unu.edu/education/[email protected]

Engineering

186 Engineering


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3Civil Engineering

Berlin University of TechnologyUrban Water Interfaces (UWI)

BerlinID-5146


[email protected]

University of StuttgartInternational Doctoral Programme Environment Water (ENWAT)

^190

StuttgartID-1233


[email protected]

3Mechanical Engineering / Process Engineering

RWTH Aachen UniversityGraduate School: Computational Engineering Science

^190

AachenID-1734


[email protected]

TU Bergakademie FreibergCentre of Advanced Study and Research

^191

FreibergID-1045

GermanEnglish (25%)

Any timenone

[email protected]

University of MagdeburgInternational PhD Programme Process Engineering

MagdeburgID-4512


Any timenone

[email protected]

University of StuttgartGSaME Graduate School of advanced Manufacturing Eng.

^191

StuttgartID-2126

GermanEnglish (25%)

Any timenone

[email protected]

3Town and Country Planning

Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional DevelopmentSustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Cities and Regions

^192

DresdenID-3462

English summer semesternone

[email protected]

University of Duisburg-EssenDoctoral Programme – Advanced Research in Urban Systems

EssenID-3112


winter semesternone

www.uni-due.de/urbane-systeme/[email protected]


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3Engineering in general

University of BremenInternational Graduate School for Dynamics in Logistics

^188

BremenID-2551


[email protected]

FAU Erlangen-NürnbergErlangen Graduate School in Advanced Optical Technologies

ErlangenID-3550


[email protected]

FAU Erlangen-NürnbergGraduate School Advanced Materials and Processes (GS AMP)

ErlangenID-2780


Any timenone

www.eam.fau.de/[email protected]

Ilmenau University of TechnologyInternational Graduate School on Mobile Communications

^188

IlmenauID-2432


[email protected]

Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical SystemsIMPRS Advanced Methods in Process and Systems Engineering

MagdeburgID-1800


www.mpi-magdeburg.mpg.de/[email protected]

Max Planck Institute for Intelligent SystemsIMPRS for Intelligent Systems

StuttgartID-5165


[email protected]

University of StuttgartGraduate School Simulation Technology (GS SimTech)

^189

StuttgartID-2093

EnglishGerman (25%)

Any timenone

www.simtech.uni-stuttgart.debarbara.teutsch@simtech.uni-stuttgart.de

3Architecture

Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-SenftenbergPhD Programme Heritage Studies

^189

CottbusID-3024


www.b-tu.de/[email protected]

Engineering 187


LocationCourse-ID

CourseLanguage



3Civil Engineering

Berlin University of TechnologyUrban Water Interfaces (UWI)

BerlinID-5146


[email protected]

University of StuttgartInternational Doctoral Programme Environment Water (ENWAT)

^190

StuttgartID-1233


[email protected]

3Mechanical Engineering / Process Engineering

RWTH Aachen UniversityGraduate School: Computational Engineering Science

^190

AachenID-1734


[email protected]

TU Bergakademie FreibergCentre of Advanced Study and Research

^191

FreibergID-1045

GermanEnglish (25%)

Any timenone

[email protected]

University of MagdeburgInternational PhD Programme Process Engineering

MagdeburgID-4512


Any timenone

[email protected]

University of StuttgartGSaME Graduate School of advanced Manufacturing Eng.

^191

StuttgartID-2126

GermanEnglish (25%)

Any timenone

[email protected]

3Town and Country Planning

Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional DevelopmentSustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Cities and Regions

^192

DresdenID-3462

English summer semesternone

[email protected]

University of Duisburg-EssenDoctoral Programme – Advanced Research in Urban Systems

EssenID-3112


winter semesternone

www.uni-due.de/urbane-systeme/[email protected]

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188 Engineering

Bremen – University of BremenInternational Graduate School for Dynamics in Logistics

The International Graduate School for Dynamics in Logistics (IGS) offers excellent researchers the opportunity to complete an efficient, structured doctoral training at an important logistics location with a long-standing tradition.

The growing dynamics of globalisation increase the complexity of logistics issues. Being able to control these dynamics is essential for successful production and transport logistics and secures strategic advantages in competition. IGS meets this challenge through practice-oriented research based on interdisciplinary coop-eration in an international environment. Super vision is offered by professors from four faculties: Physics/Electrical Engineering, Mathematics/Computer Science, Production Engineering, and Economics.

IGS is embedded in the Bremen Research Cluster for Dynamics in Logistics.

University

20,000

11%

Any time

English

Bremen Research Cluster for Dynamics in

Logistics · Hochschulring 20, 28359 Bremen

Tel. +49 (0) 4 21-21 85 01 39

[email protected]

www.logistics-gs.uni-bremen.de

Engineering in general

Ilmenau – Ilmenau University of TechnologyInternational Graduate School on Mobile Communications

The Graduate School focuses on self-organ-ised mobile communication systems for disaster scenarios. The School addresses some of the most challenging research topics, the self-organisation of radio sys-tems and networks, and the recovery of communication systems after disasters.

Self-organisation is applied to the network as a whole as well as to parts of it. The goal is to establish self-organised networks that can be deployed in disaster scenarios and that offer disaster services, e.g. the locali sation of individuals. Recovery includes air-borne vehicles that provide communi-cation as well as surveillance services.

The School offers a well-structured degree programme, designed to be completed in three years. The university is well known for its research focus on mobile commu-nication and provides a large number of state-of-the-art laboratories.

University

6,300

20%

Any time

English

Intl. Grad. School on Mobile Communications

Postfach 10 65 65, 98684 Ilmenau

Tel. +49 (0) 36 77-69 28 19

[email protected]

www.gs-mobicom.de


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Stuttgart – University of StuttgartGraduate School Simulation Technology (GS SimTech)

In 21st century societies, simulation tech-nology is indispensable for the solution of complex problems in science and engi-neering as well as in medicine and social life. Simulation as interaction with the real and virtual world poses challenges that require simulation technology to advance to a new level.

Establishing solutions for future challenges, SimTech concentrates on methodical research areas, ranging from molecular dynamics and advanced mechanics, via computational mathematics and systems analysis, to data management and inter-active visualisation, hybrid high-perform-ance computing systems, and simulation software engineering.

An integrative platform ensures reflection and evaluation. The transfer of scientific results to application will further contribute to the economic benefit of our society.

University

27,600

20%

Any time


SRC SimTech

Pfaffenwaldring 5a, 70569 Stuttgart

Tel. +49 (0) 7 11-68 56 01 15

[email protected]

www.simtech.uni-stuttgart.de


Cottbus – Brandenburg University of Technology PhD Programme Heritage Studies

The Heritage Studies PhD programme is an interdisciplinary programme open to international and national students from the fields of heritage, cultural studies, social sciences, architecture, conserva-tion, archaeology, civil engineering, urban and regional planning, and related fields.

The programme aims to develop, both qual-itatively and quantitatively, international and interdisciplinary research on the pro-tection and use of the heritage of human-kind. It focuses on theory and practice- oriented research related to heritage and transformation processes triggered by globalisation. Dissertation topics should address one of the focus areas.

The programme is part of the Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Urban Planning involving highly qualified and committed colleagues from different faculties of BTU.

University

8,000

25%


English

PhD Programme Heritage Studies


Tel. +49 (0) 3 55-69 46 33

[email protected]

www.b-tu.de/heritagestudies-phd

Architecture

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Stuttgart – University of StuttgartInternational Doctoral Programme Environment Water (ENWAT)

ENWAT is an international doctoral pro-gramme in the field of Environment Water offered by the Department of Civil and Envi-ron mental Engineering Sciences at Uni-versity of Stuttgart. It hosts about 50 inter-national doctoral candidates. Five different institutions in the department participate in the programme. There are a great variety of research subjects – current projects deal with hydrology, sedimentation transport, multiphase flow, etc.

For more information, check our website: www.enwat.uni-stuttgart.de.

It is possible to finish your doctorate in engineering within three years. The ENWAT programme itself aims to thoroughly pre-pare you for your dissertation research through classes and workshops taught by the Department of Civil and Envi ron-mental Engineering Sciences and by guest lecturers from around the world.

University

27,600

20%

Any time

English

Department of Civil and Environmental

Engineering Sciences

Pfaffenwaldring 7, 70569 Stuttgart

[email protected]

www.enwat.uni-stuttgart.de

Civil Engineering

Aachen – RWTH Aachen UniversityGraduate School: Computational Engineering Science

The AICES Graduate School provides an integrated and highly interdisciplinary, fast-track, research-oriented training pro-gramme from the Bachelor’s to the doctoral level. The English-language research and training programme is a combined Master’s and doctoral programme. It can be entered by students who hold either a Bachelor’s or a Master’s (or German Diplom) degree. Selected applicants will receive a stipend.

AICES sets out to advance all aspects of computational engineering science: model-ling, simulation, analysis, and optimi sation. Research projects leading to a doctoral de-gree (Dr rer nat, Dr-Ing) are offered in the following areas: biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, geoscience, materi-als science, mathematics, high-perform-ance computing, and process systems engineering.

University

44,500

19%

Any time

English

Graduate School

Templergraben 57, 52062 Aachen

Tel. +49 (0) 2 41-8 09 91 30

[email protected]

www.aices.rwth-aachen.de

Mechanical Engineering / Process Engineering

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Freiberg – TU Bergakademie FreibergCentre of Advanced Study and Research

The Centre of Advanced Study and Research (GraFA) at TU Bergakademie Freiberg is an umbrella organisation for all doctoral students at our university, coordinating all administrative issues regarding doctorates. This allows doctoral students as well as their supervisors to completely concentrate on their research.

GraFA organises supplementary courses and seminars in teaching and soft skills. Thus, it offers doctoral students ideal conditions that prepare them for their role as future leaders.

First-class individual and professional sup-port in research and social aspects can be ensured. Two professors are prepared to assist as academic supervisors. Close cooperation with the International Centre of the university ensures that international doctoral students will be quickly integrated into the university.

University

4,500

21%

Any time


Graduierten- und Forschungsakademie

Prüferstraße 2, 09596 Freiberg

Tel. +49 (0) 37 31-39 35 37

[email protected]

www.grafa.tu-freiberg.de


Stuttgart – University of StuttgartGSaME Graduate School of advanced Manufacturing Eng.

In view of changing markets, technologies, production, and research conditions, the benefits of GSaME’s dual model for doc-toral candidates and companies include the following: latest know-how and results – access to new ideas, technologies – co-ordinated research projects at the highest level – practice-related solutions, methods, tools for efficient and competitive produc-tion systems – opportunities for excellent young executives in research, develop-ment, planning, logistics, production, and marketing, enabling them to become future decision-makers.

University

27,600

20%

Any time


GSaME – Graduate School of Excellence

Nobelstraße 12, 70569 Stuttgart

Tel. +49 (0) 7 11-68 56 18 01

[email protected]

www.gsame.uni-stuttgart.de


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Dresden – Leibniz Inst. of Ecological Urban and Regional Dev.Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Cities and Regions

The Dresden Leibniz Graduate School (DLGS) is a joint activity of the Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Develop-ment (IOER) and Technische Universität Dresden (TUD).

The DLGS is oriented towards making cities and regions more sustainable, resilient, and inclusive. Doctoral candidates from different disciplines and countries come together to investigate new concepts, policies, and instruments to promote social development, economic growth, and envi-ronmentally sustainable urban and regional development.

Every year, the DLGS launches a call for fellowship applications at the doctoral level in Dresden, Germany. The annual appli ca-tion period is open from April to September for studies commencing the following March. The fellowship can last up to three years.


10

70%

summer semester

English

Dresden Leibniz Graduate School

Weberplatz 1, 01217 Dresden

[email protected]

www.dlgs-dresden.de

Town and Country Planning


Addresses


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Fax +84 (4) 38 68 37 72

[email protected]

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Study and research

3www.study-in.de

Information on all degree programmes

in Germany as well as information on study-

ing and living in Germany

3www.daad.de/international-programmes

International programmes in Germany:

degree programmes, language, short and prep

courses. Up-to-date and more detailed infor-

mation on the programmes presented in this

brochure

3www.research-in-germany.de

PhD in Germany, German research landscape,

funding opportunities, research jobs

Admission and costs

3www.daad.de/admission

Admission to German universities for

international students and graduates

3www.uni-assist.de

University application service for international

students

3www.daad.de/costs

Costs of studying in Germany, tuition fees

at German universities

3www.funding-guide.de

Funding opportunities for international

students, graduates, and postdocs

Visa and contacts

3www.auswaertiges-amt.de

Entry requirements to Germany for foreigners,

German embassies and consulates

3www.daad.de/aaa

Addresses of the international offices at

German universities

3www.daad.de/offices

Addresses of DAAD branch offices and

information centres worldwide

More useful information


Index


p BerlinMax Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) Berlin 34Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics 122 p BielefeldBielefeld University COC 92, 93, 100, 108, 122, 130, 131, 163 p BochumRuhr University Bochum COC 36, 108, 125, 130 p BonnMax Planck Institute for Mathematics 132Max Planck Institute for Research on Collective Goods 108, 113University of Bonn COC 38, 90, 94, 108, 114, 133, 168 p BraunschweigHannover Medical School 176 p BremenMax Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology 125University of Bremen COC 131, 186, 188 p CottbusBrandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg COC 40, 132, 164, 186, 189 p DarmstadtTU Darmstadt COC 133, 166

Index

p LocationInstitution of Higher Education COC * Page * Signatory university of the Code of Conduct, see p. 208.Illustrated descriptions of the Doctoral Programmes are marked in bold type.

p AachenRWTH Aachen University COC 24, 130, 176, 187, 190 p Bad NauheimMax Planck Institute for Heart and Lung Research 124, 143 p BambergUniversity of Bamberg 26, 28 p BayreuthUniversity of Bayreuth COC 30, 32, 90, 92, 95, 122, 136 p BerlinBerlin University of Technology COC 122, 130, 132, 133, 136, 166, 187Charité – University Medicine Berlin 122, 125Freie Universität Berlin COC 93, 103, 111, 117, 118German Institute for Economic Research 108, 113Hertie School of Governance 111, 118Humboldt University Berlin 90, 95, 110, 111, 112

Index 203

p DortmundMax Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology 122 p DresdenHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf 134Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development 187, 192Leipzig University 176Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids 130Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems 134Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics 125, 144Technische Universität Dresden COC 125, 144, 176, 184 p DüsseldorfHeinrich Heine University Düsseldorf COC 42, 108, 125, 176, 177Max Planck Institute for Iron Research 122, 137 p ErlangenFAU Erlangen-Nürnberg COC 44, 122, 125, 130, 133, 186Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light 134, 169 p EssenUniversity of Duisburg-Essen COC 122, 137, 187 p Frankfurt am MainGoethe University Frankfurt COC 46, 48, 108, 109, 122, 138 p FreibergTU Bergakademie Freiberg COC 187, 191 p Freiburg im BreisgauUniversity of Freiburg COC 122, 123, 138 p Garching b. MünchenMax Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics 134, 169Technische Universität München COC 133, 167

p GießenJustus Liebig University Giessen COC 50, 52, 90, 91, 96, 98, 109, 176 p GöttingenUniversity of Göttingen COC 54, 90, 109, 123, 125, 126, 127, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 170, 184 p Halle (Saale)Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO) 109Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg COC 56, 134Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology 91, 112Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics 134, 170 p HamburgMax Planck Institute for Meteorology 132Universität Hamburg COC 58, 60, 90, 111, 116, 117, 132, 165 p HannoverHannover Medical School 62, 127, 176, 178Leibniz Universität Hannover COC 93University of Göttingen 109 p HeidelbergGerman Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) Heidelberg 64Karlsruhe Institute of Technology 123, 139Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics 134, 171Universität Heidelberg COC 66, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 104, 127, 133, 134, 135, 151, 167, 171, 172 p IlmenauIlmenau University of Technology COC 186, 188 p JenaFriedrich Schiller University Jena COC 109, 112, 127, 135, 151, 172


p JenaLeibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection Biology – Hans Knöll Institute 127, 152Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute e.V. (FLI) 127, 152Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry 132Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology 127 p JülichJülich Research Centre 123, 135, 139, 173 p KaiserslauternTechnische Universität Kaiserslautern 93, 127, 131, 133, 135 p KarlsruheKarlsruhe Institute of Technology COC 123, 132, 140 p KasselUniversity of Kassel COC 112 p KielKiel University COC 68, 70, 92, 100, 109, 114, 132, 165, 176, 178 p KölnMax Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research 128Max Planck Institute for the Study of Societies 112, 119University of Cologne COC 90, 96, 128, 135, 153, 173 p KonstanzUniversity of Konstanz COC 109, 115, 128, 135, 153, 154 p LeipzigHelmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ 72HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management COC 108Leipzig University COC 74, 123, 135, 140Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences 93, 105

p MagdeburgMax Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems 186University of Magdeburg 187 p MainzInstitute of Molecular Biology (IMB) 128, 154Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz COC 130, 162, 176, 179 p MannheimUniversity of Mannheim COC 76, 93, 110, 111, 112 p MarburgUniversity of Marburg COC 78, 123 p MünchenLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München COC 80, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 97, 98, 99, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 110, 116, 123, 128, 129, 135, 141, 155, 156, 157, 174, 176, 177, 179, 180Max Planck Institute for Physics 135, 174Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry 129, 158Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry 129, 158Technische Universität München COC 82, 129, 159 p MünsterUniversity of Münster COC 91, 111, 112, 124, 129, 131, 159 p NürnbergFAU Erlangen-Nürnberg COC 94, 108, 110 p OldenburgUniversity of Oldenburg COC 124, 141, 142 p OsnabrückOsnabrück University COC 130, 131 p PaderbornPaderborn University COC 131

Index 205

p PassauUniversity of Passau COC 108 p PlaneggLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München COC 124, 129, 142, 160 p PotsdamMax Planck Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology 129, 160University of Potsdam COC 94 p RegensburgUniversity of Regensburg COC 92 p SaarbrückenMax Planck Institute for Informatics 131, 163Saarland University COC 131, 164, 177, 181 p SiegenUniversity of Siegen COC 91 p StuttgartInternational Max Planck Research School for Condensed Matter Science 124, 143Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems 186University of Hohenheim COC 124University of Stuttgart COC 186, 187, 189, 190, 191 p TübingenMax Planck Institute for Developmental Biology 129, 161University of Tübingen COC 84, 91, 124, 129, 161, 177, 181 p UlmUlm University COC 130, 162 p WürzburgJulius Maximilian University of Würzburg 86


In line with its motto “change by exchange”, the DAAD has been creating international opportunities for young academics since 1925. We work continuously with German universities to promote internationalisation and to bring people into contact with Ger-many by promoting the German language abroad and at home. We also work with governments in developing countries help-ing them to establish more efficient uni-versities. As an important German foreign policy partner, the DAAD brings an inter-national dimension in matters of culture, science, education, and development.

The DAAD is a transparent and open organisation made up of dedicated indi-viduals, many of whom, as recipients of grants or lectureships, were them-selves first-hand beneficiaries of DAAD scholarships or programmes.

Thanks to the DAAD’s network of branch offices and information centres on all continents, many international students each year can find accurate, comprehen-sive, and current information about the German higher education system, visa regulations, and administrative require-ments that must be taken care of prior to their arrival in Germany. In addition to providing print and online materials at its information centres, advisers reach pro-spective student audiences through fairs and outreach events at local universities and other public venues. The DAAD also keeps in touch with its former students via an alumni network.

Today, the German Academic Exchange Service is the world’s largest funding organisation of its kind. It not only helps international students in accessing

German higher education opportunities. The agency also helps to promote study abroad opportunities for German citizens so that they can prepare to take on leader-ship roles in today’s world by benefiting from an international education. Our mission is to foster mutual understanding between the people of Germany and of other countries all over the world.

In 2016, 238 universities and 107 student governing bodies were members of the DAAD organisation.

Budget

The DAAD is supported by the Federal Foreign Office, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, and the Federal Ministry for Economic Coopera-tion and Development. The European

The mission of the DAAD

The mission of the DAAD 207

Union is also one of the financial con-tributors, as are some companies, organi-sations, and foreign governments. In 2016, the DAAD had a total budget of 500 million EUR.

The DAAD and its Goals

Promoting internationalisation in higher education and research can take place on many levels. The DAAD funds intern-ships and guest lecturers, provides scholar ships for young academics and researchers, and enables students from developing countries to participate in postgraduate degree programmes. In 2016 alone, DAAD programmes supported approximately 131,000 Germans and foreigners all over the world. The DAAD offers resources to German universities to support their internationalisation activities through marketing campaigns, publications, events, and continuing education courses.

The DAAD has identified three main courses of action in its targeted pursuit of these goals:

1. Scholarships for the Best:The DAAD grants scholarships to the best German and international students and researchers who demonstrate exceptional ability and willingness to accept respon-sibility. These students are handpicked in a challenging application process.

2. Structures for Internationalisation:The DAAD promotes international qualifi-cation, mobility, and dialogue by creating higher education structures in Germany and abroad through international degree programmes, bilaterally founded univer-sities, or academic networks. Its aim is the optimisation of the quality of research and instruction on a worldwide scale.

3. Expertise for Academic Collaborations:Through its activities in Germany and abroad, and thanks to the establishment of its effective network, the DAAD has gained significant expertise in educational cultures and systems of higher learning on an international scale. This expertise is a crucial factor in the further development of internationally successful academic collaborations, which can open the door

for students and researchers to work together to achieve excellence in research and applied learning, irrespective of their country of origin.


How can I obtain information

about studying at a German uni-

versity? What are the admission

requirements? What kinds of support can I expect?

All these questions are regulated by the National

Code of Conduct on Foreign Students at German

Universities. Although that may sound rather dry and

academic, it is actually quite important for internation-

al students. After all, this document clearly defines

the basic services that universities agree to provide

when they sign the Code of Conduct – also in the

period after students have completed their studies.

What does the Code of Conduct cover?

■ Information and marketing

■ Admission and placement

■ Academic, language and social support, advice,

and counselling for international students

■ Services for international students during

and upon completion of their studies

■ Handling of complaints

The Code of Conduct establishes a set of common

minimum standards. Most universities go beyond this

and offer many more services in support of interna-

tional students. The index of participating univer sities

on page 201 marks signatory universities whose

programmes are presented in this brochure.

All signatory universities commit themselves to provid-

ing students with information about their degree pro-

grammes, admission requirements and processes, fees,

and living conditions. This information is made avail-

able preferably in English, and also in other common

foreign languages. The Code covers many issues,

from pre-study German language courses to advice

on career opportunities after graduation. It is certainly

worth taking a look at the Code of Conduct so that

you are familiar with your rights. Every university also

names a contact point for international students where

complaints may be filed. Beyond that, the universities

continue to have obligations towards students even

after they have completed their studies. They support

graduates in mastering the transition to employment,

and they maintain contact through alumni programmes.

It is worth taking a look at the Code of Conduct.

For more information on signatories and the

contents, see: www.hrk.de/themen/internationales/

internationale-studierende/nationaler-kodex-fuer-

das-auslaenderstudium (german only).

Code of Conduct ensures common quality standards


This publication is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research and by contributions from the participat-ing institutions of higher edu cation. Insti-tutions that publish their programmes in this brochure can book additional adver-tisements, thus increasing the volume of their contribution.

Further information about the publica-tion and conditions for participation can be found on the website of the Higher Education Consortium GATE-Germany: www.gate-germany.de/international- programmes (German language only).

The GATE-Germany consortium was jointly established by the DAAD and the German Rectors’ Conference (Hochschul-rektorenkonferenz) in 2001. It uses its expertise in the international marketing

of higher education to support its mem-bers (universities, science and research organisations, and other education providers).

This publication is financed entirely by the German government and the participating German higher education institutions. It is always distributed free of charge. Please inform the editor if you have been charged any fee for this brochure or are aware of any instances in which fees have been charged.

The German Academic Exchange Service reserves the right to prosecute any abuse of this brochure for commercial purposes.

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“ My companions: know-how and good friends. I’m doing my doctorate in Germany.”Khaing Zah Lynn from Myanmar is doing her doctorate in vocational education and training at Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg.

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Up-to-date and more detailed information on each course can

be found at www.daad.de/international-programmes.

Just enter the Course-ID to look up a specific programme.

Five good reasons to earn a doctorate in Germany

p First-class service for international postgraduates

p Diverse range of research opportunities

p Excellence in research and instruction

p Close links between theory and practice

p Strong international focus

Further information on doctoral studies in Germany can be

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