PhD, Spemann Graduate School of Biology and Medicine (SGBM) at University of Freiburg

Programme overview

International and multidisciplinary graduate programme for life sciences at the University of Freiburg. It enables doctoral researchers to combine knowledge and techniques from various disciplines and to link basic with translational research, biotechnology and drug development. The programme is run entirely in English.

Duration: Doctoral fellows should aim to complete the thesis within three years (Track 1 funding covers 36 months) | Study mode: full-time; doctoral (structured programme) | Location: Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

What you will study

Fellows carry out thesis research in labs of Principal Investigators across seven research areas and complete a curriculum taking under 10% of their time: seminars, lectures, practical courses, soft skill courses, monthly reunions with presentations, annual retreats, and a Thesis Committee with a thesis proposal within six months and annual meetings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Excellent recent university degree (Master or German Diploma) in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, molecular medicine, pharmacy, biotechnology or related fields; candidates about to obtain such a degree may apply, and a Master degree is required to register for doctoral studies at Freiburg. Medical degree holders are eligible for the MD/PhD programme. Fluent written and spoken English is essential; TOEFL or CPE are recommended but not mandatory for applicants whose first language is neither English nor German. Application via online registration and form with track selection (Track 1 directly funded, Track 2 for students in their first six months with supervisor funding from a SGBM Principal Investigator, always open; CIBSS and CRC/SFB tracks and DAAD scholarship when calls open); referees submit references online.

Duration: Doctoral fellows should aim to complete the thesis within three years (Track 1 funding covers 36 mon

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