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342 PhD programmes in Germany

Integrated Graduate School Solvation Science
The Integrated Graduate School Solvation Science (iGSS) programme from the Cluster of Excellence RESOLV, Ruhr Explores Solvation, provides a strong support network for researchers of chemistry, biochemistry, physics, and engineering to investigate the key roles solvents play in phenomena from protein reactions in cells, sustainable reuse of CO2, drug manufacturing and design to the origin of life.

Doctoral Program
The KLU PhD program prepares PhD candidates to become independent researchers. The Doctoral Program is offered at Kühne Logistics University (KLU).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Design of Particulate Products
The key objective and long-term vision of the Design of Particulate Products research centre at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) is the targeted design of particulate products by rigorous optimisation based on predictive structure-property and process-structure functions.
Aortic Disease
In a joint and multidisciplinary effort between the University of Bonn, the University of Cologne, and the University of Düsseldorf, the Aortic Disease research group investigates the molecular and cellular mechanisms of aortic disease holistically.
Biophysics
Biophysics is an increasingly popular discipline that applies the approaches and methods of physics to unravel the underlying organizational principles of biological systems. This programme is offered at TU Dresden.