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Doctoral Program
The KLU PhD program prepares PhD candidates to become independent researchers. The Doctoral Program is offered at Kühne Logistics University (KLU).
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.
Taxation
The Taxation program at the University of Mannheim puts special emphasis on the demanding quantitative methods which represent the toolkit for state of the art research in this field.
Cell Biology and Tumor Biology
The Research Program (FSP-A) at German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg concentrates the basic Cell Biology and Tumor Biology-focused research groups at the Center.
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.
Medical Research in Genomic and Molecular Medicine - Personalized Approaches to Childhood Health
The international and interdisciplinary "Ph.D. Medical Research in Genomic and Molecular Medicine - Personalized Approaches to Childhood Health" is part of the Dr. von Hauner Children's Hospital and the Munich Medical Research School from Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich.
Auditory Sciences
The Auditory Sciences program at Hannover Medical School has been developed within the framework of the Joint Research Academy of the Cluster of Excellence Hearing4all. It is one of the PhD Programs of the Hannover Biomedical Research School, integrated into the Hannover School of Medicine (MHH).
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Thank you for your interest in our Medieval and Renaissance Studies doctoral program from Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich!
Language
The Class of Language is one of four classes of the Graduate School Language & Literature Munich (GS L&L) from Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich.
Functional and Structural Genomics
Cancer arises when genes in a cell are changed in such a way that they cause the cell to divide uncontrolled. For this to happen, however, a multitude of specific changes have to coincide. We offer a Functional and Structural Genomics degree at the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg.
Life Science - From Molecules to Systems
The Graduate School Life Science Munich (LSM) offers an international doctoral program in life sciences to outstandingly motivated and qualified graduates. We offer a Life Science - From Molecules to Systems degree at Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) Munich.
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.
Organismal Studies
The Centre for Organismal Studies at Heidelberg University offers attractive opportunities for PhD work with excellent training and research in organismal, molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, developmental and evolutionary biology.
Advanced Optical Technologies
As part of Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), the Erlangen Graduate School in Advanced Optical Technologies (SAOT) acts as an interdisciplinary hub for research on photonics and optical technologies in Erlangen.
Empatho-Kinaesthetic Sensory Systems
The Empatho-Kinaesthetic Sensory Systems research programme at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) aims to open up completely new “digital” and patient-centered diagnosis and therapeutic options in medicine and psychology.
Mechanical Engineering
Ilmenau University of Technology (TU Ilmenau) invites aspiring scholars to explore its esteemed doctoral program in Mechanical Engineering. Situated in the picturesque town of Ilmenau, Germany, this program is a gateway to advanced research and expertise in the field of mechanical engineering.
Doctor of Philosophy
ESMT Berlin's Doctor of Philosophy program is an exemplary doctoral program offered by the prestigious European School of Management and Technology.
Master Switches in Cardiac Ischemia
The fundamental and prospective aim of the CRC Master Switches in Cardiac Ischemia at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf is to identify new targets, i.e. molecules, pathways and mechanisms that are critical for the acute and subacute response to myocardial ischemia, which we define as “master switches”.
Medical Life Science and Technology
The Medical Life Science and Technology at Technical University of Munich provides high-level scientific training for students with a background in medicine, natural and life sciences or engineering.
Catalysis at Liquid Interfaces
The Catalysis at Liquid Interfaces research group at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) aims to explore the highly dynamic, anisotropic environment of liquid interfaces to create, tailor and stabilise catalytically active sites with unique reactivity and performance.