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PhD/Doctorate: Doctoral program in Gerontology at the ICA (Interdisciplinary Center for Aging Research) at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Germany

Programme overview

Structured doctoral programme at FAU: Doctoral program in Gerontology at the ICA (Interdisciplinary Center for Aging Research). Doctoral title awarded: Dr. rer. nat., Dr. rer. biol. hum..

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Theology  |  Duration: 2 to 3 years, depending on the doctoral degree sought  |  Study mode: full-time; doctoral/structured programme; German and English language of programme  |  Location: Erlangen, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

The doctoral program does not award any scholarships itself, but actively supports doctoral candidates in their applications.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application: Admission via the primary supervisor of the doctoral thesis, if they are also a member of the structured program or the Interdisciplinary Center for Gerontology. Direct applications are not possible.

Duration: 2 to 3 years, depending on the doctoral degree sought

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