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336 PhD programmes in Germany

Doctoral Program
The KLU PhD program prepares PhD candidates to become independent researchers. The Doctoral Program is offered at Kühne Logistics University (KLU).
Biomolecules: Structure-Function-Dynamics
The doctoral program "Biomolecules: Structure-Function-Dynamics" from the University of Göttingen, is a member of the Göttingen Graduate School for Neurosciences and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB).
Mathematical Sciences
The spectrum of possible Ph.D research topics ranges from pure over applied mathematics to mathematical statistics. Ph.D projects may also be interdisciplinary, with close connections to other disciplines, such as mathematical physics or biophysics on the Mathematical Sciences programme from University of Göttingen.
Molecular Biology
This intensive programme in Molecular Biology from University of Göttingen leads graduates with a bachelor's degree to a Master of Science (M.Sc.) within 18 months.
Biological Diversity and Ecology
The doctoral studies programme in Biological Diversity and Ecology from University of Göttingen, qualifies for scientific work in the areas of biodiversity and ecology in university and non-university research institutes.
Physics of Biological and Complex Systems
The GGNB doctoral program Physics of Biological and Complex Systems is a member of the Göttingen Graduate Center for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB). It is conducted jointly by the University of Göttingen, the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, and the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization.
Sensory and Motor Neuroscience
The doctoral program "Sensory and Motor Neuroscience" is a member of the Göttingen Graduate Center for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB). It is hosted by the University of Göttingen, the Max Planck Institute for Self-Organization and Dynamics, and the German Primate Center.
Behavior and Cognition
The focus of this PhD Degree in Behavior and Cognition from University of Göttingen is on the foundations and the evolution of nonhuman and human primate behavior. Research projects are undertaken in the fields of psychology, anthropology and evolutionary biology, with an emphasis on comparative approaches.
Computing in Medicine and Life Sciences
The mission of the Graduate School for Computing in Medicine and Life Sciences at University of Lübeck is to train outstanding doctoral students through a structured teaching and research programme within an interdisciplinary and international environment. The programme for doctoral education is characterized by professional supervision and a quality curriculum.
Biochemistry
This Biochemistry PhD Program at the Heidelberg University offers an intense and detailed advisory assistance and supervision and a constant training in the field of biochemistry. It aims to broaden the horizons of the doctoral students and to prepare them for their later scientific career.
Graduate School of Life Sciences (GSLS)
The Graduate School of Life Sciences (GSLS) at University of Würzburg provides doctoral researchers with structured doctoral training. In return, the doctoral researcher has to meet additional requirements in order to successfully compete our graduate program.
International Development Studies
The International Development Studies programme from Ruhr University Bochum builds on three fundamental pillars: It is a structured PhD programme with a strong interdisciplinary and international focus.
Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS)
The Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS) at University of Bamberg was established in 2010 to create an innovative working and learning environment for exceptionally qualified doctoral researchers.
Civil Engineering
At the RWTH Aachen University, we offer our graduate students a phd programme degree in Civil Engineering.
Exploring Brain Mechanics
The Exploring Brain Mechanics research group at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) aims to exploit mechanics-based approaches to advance understanding of CNS function and, as a long-term vision, to provide the foundation for future improvement of diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders.
Health Data Sciences
The PhD Program in Health Data Sciences at the Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin is aimed at qualified young scientists interested in: deepening their methodological knowledge in the fields of biostatistics, epidemiology, public health, meta-research, population health science and medical informatics.
Mathematical Modeling for the Quantitative Biosciences
The Research Training Group (RTG) Mathematical Modeling for the Quantitative Biosciences (MMQB) offers a structured and comprehensive education in quantitative biology at the PhD level for the first time at Heidelberg University.
Science and Technology
The doctoral training program of the Graduate School of Science and Technology at the University of Würzburg is designed for a three-year period. In addition to ongoing research for their dissertation, doctoral candidates take part in both obligatory and elective training courses.
Helmholtz International Graduate School for Cancer Research
Helmholtz International Graduate School for Cancer Research PhD students at Heidelberg University conduct research at the forefront of basic, computational, epidemiological and translational cancer research.
Heidelberg Graduate School for Physics
The Heidelberg Graduate School for Physics from Heidelberg University offers a doctoral programme for students that culminates in the degree "Dr. rer. nat.". In order to enter this programme, the usual requirement is that students must have obtained the minimum of a Master´s degree in Physics or equivalent.