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PhD – Helmholtz Interdisciplinary Graduate School for Environmental Research (HIGRADE) at Leipzig University

Leipzig University, Germany

Programme overview

HIGRADE is the Helmholtz Interdisciplinary Graduate School for Environmental Research at the UFZ in Leipzig. It provides a framework for qualifying internationally competitive doctoral researchers in environmental science for careers in research, management and policy, technology development, consulting and education.

Department: Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ), Leipzig  |  Study mode: structured doctoral programme  |  Location: Leipzig, Sachsen, Germany

What you will study

Structured yet flexible graduate education with a curriculum from 2026 requiring two mandatory courses, "Getting Started - Your PhD at UFZ & Good Scientific Practice" and "Finish Your PhD", plus a recommended 5 to 10 days of courses and training per year. Doctoral researchers plan courses with their advisory committee, and a HIGRADE Certificate can be issued on request.

Career pathways

Leading positions in research, management and policy, technology development, or consulting and education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All doctoral researchers at the UFZ are HIGRADE members, so entry is by obtaining a PhD position at the UFZ through its job postings. Candidates with their own scholarship (e.g. DAAD) contact the UFZ department of interest directly. Doctoral researchers must also be enrolled at the university or faculty that awards the doctoral degree.

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