Germany

339 PhD programmes in Germany

Kühne Logistics University (KLU)4,7(74)

Hamburg, Germany

Doctoral Program

The KLU PhD program prepares PhD candidates to become independent researchers. The Doctoral Program is offered at Kühne Logistics University (KLU).

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

4 yearsTuition not available

University of Göttingen4,2(27)

Göttingen, Germany Top 1% in Worldwide

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsFree

University of Göttingen4,2(27)

Göttingen, Germany Top 1% in Worldwide

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsFree

University of Göttingen4,2(27)

Göttingen, Germany Top 1% in Worldwide

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).

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsFree

University of Göttingen4,2(27)

Göttingen, Germany Top 1% in Worldwide

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsFree

University of Göttingen4,2(27)

Göttingen, Germany Top 1% in Worldwide

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsFree

University of Göttingen4,2(27)

Göttingen, Germany Top 1% in Worldwide

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsFree

University of Lübeck4,8(4)

Lübeck, Germany Top 5% in Worldwide

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsFree

University of Bamberg4,3(8)

Bamberg, Germany

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.

Doctorate Full-time On-campus

3 yearsFree

University of Göttingen4,2(27)

Göttingen, Germany Top 1% in Worldwide

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsFree

University of Würzburg4,5(10)

Würzburg, Germany Top 2% in Worldwide

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsFree

Ruhr University Bochum3,7(23)

Bochum, Germany Top 2% in Worldwide

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsFree

German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg3,0(3)

Heidelberg, Germany

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsFree

German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg3,0(3)

Heidelberg, Germany

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsFree

University of Mannheim4,1(24)

Mannheim, Germany Top 3% in Worldwide

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsFree

Heidelberg University4,2(22)

Heidelberg, Germany Top 0.5% in Worldwide

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsFree

TU Dresden4,2(27)

Dresden, Germany Top 1% in Worldwide

Volition and Cognitive Control

The Volition and Cognitive Control research group at TU Dresden combines expertise from experimental psychology, cognitive-affective neuroscience and neuroimaging, clinical psychology, psychiatry and neurology to investigate mechanisms, modulators, and dysfunctions of volitional control on psychological and neural levels of analysis.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsFree

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)4,1(46)

Erlangen, Germany Top 1% in Worldwide

Employment Research

GradAB is the joint doctoral programme in labour market research of the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) and the School of Business, Economics and Society of the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU).

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsFree

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)4,1(46)

Erlangen, Germany Top 1% in Worldwide

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsFree

University of Bonn4,4(119)

Bonn, Germany Top 0.5% in Worldwide

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.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus

3 yearsFree