Overview

Key Features

The Integrated Graduate School Solvation Science programme from Ruhr University Bochum is an education and training program for graduate students within RESOLV that supports the early research careers of solvation scientists. Doctoral degrees are granted by the appropriate faculty, which include the departments of chemistry and biochemistry, chemistry and chemical biology, physics, and engineering at Ruhr-Universität Bochum, TU Dortmund University, and Universität Duisburg-Essen.

Both, students with an A-Grade Master's degree (iGSS Track I) or with a top-class Bachelor's degree (iGSS Track II) have the chance to work in an inspiring and most exciting research environment. The iGSS aims at combining high-profile research and early independence along with internationalization and diversity mainstreaming.

Accreditation

Participating doctoral degree granting programmes are individually accredited.

Programme Structure

In the first year of the Research Course of studies, the students are expected to:

develop an individual training and supervision plan jointly with their thesis advisors
attend an introductory lecture to Solvation Science i.e. Biomolecular Simulation or Modeling
complete a scientific writing course that is organized by RESOLV's ECR Board or by the RUB Research School

In the second year:

choose an additional lecture based on their individual training plan
participate in RESOLV retreats and workshops
complete a scientific presentation course that is organized by RESOLV's ECR Board or by the RUB Research School
take part in an international internship of up to 3 months at one of the institutes from the IF Solvation Science or an institute of their choice

In the third year:

give an oral presentation at a RESOLV retreat or workshop
contribute to our Public Outreach activities or: contribute to the organization of RESOLV events

Lecturers

Students may work with one of 50 Scientists, including PIs Dr. Uwe Bovensiepen, Guido Clever, Lukas J. Gooßen, Martina Havenith, Stefan Huber, Stefan Kast, Rasmus Linser, Benjamin List, Dominik Marx, Karina Morgenstern, Frank Neese, Jörg Neugenbauer, Poul Petersen, Gabriele Sadowski, Elsa Sánchez García, Wolfram Sander, Lars Schäfer, Wolfgang Schuhmann, Kristina Tschulik, and Roland Winter

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

All applications are pooled every month and are then sent to an independent selection committee (application deadline is the 15th of each month, each year).

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemistry Natural Sciences Biochemistry View 12 other PhDs in Chemistry in Germany

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

1.5 GPA or better (German Scale)

3.5 GPA or better (US scale, 4 - 1 lowest)

93% (100 - 60)

English requirements

IELTS

6

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100

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

M.Sc. holders can directly enter the iGSS traditional Track I program and begin their PhD studies on day 1.
Do you hold a B.Sc. in chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics or engineering? The international Master's program "Molecular Sciences - Spectroscopy and Simulation" (iMOS) offers a two years’ program with the unique chance to acquire cutting-edge skills in laser spectroscopy and microscopy, computer simulation, and quantum chemistry.
Bachelor students can apply for the iGSS Track II program which includes one year of preparatory coursework.

Tuition Fee

Living costs for Bochum

680 - 930 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The next call for the Graduate School Scholarship Program, GSSP, will be open for applications October 16 - December 15, 2023 for doctoral positions starting April 2024 - December 2024. Please see the Jobs & Training section of our website for more information.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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