Overview
In addition, the Graduate School Office organizes events specifically for Young Scientists, like the Young Scientist Retreat. Furthermore, Welcome Days, Business Breakfasts and Journal Clubs at Lunch as well as other networking events are offered.
The HEiKA Graduate School on Functional Materials at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) offer contributes to the continuous deepening of the partnerships and to the development of new cross-disciplinary connections between Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers as well the PIs from KIT and Heidelberg University.
Networking Measures
As science is a collaborative activity, networking is key to success. Furthermore, good networking skills provide a gateway to a successful career in academia or industry.
The networking measures connect Young Scientists from different Thrusts and, therefore, from different scientific backgrounds in productive and conducive environments. The Young Scientists profit from the interdisciplinary competence and at the same time have a chance to build up a professional network that strengthens their position for future opportunities.
Programme Structure
The HEiKA Graduate School offers a comprehensive training framework, including:
- Development plan
- Mentoring
- Training program
- Annual research conferences in rotating subfields of our Cluster
- Annual retreats for young researchers
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Materials Science Molecular Sciences General Engineering & Technology View 15 other PhDs in Materials Science in GermanyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Curriculum Vitae (1-3 pages)
- Description of doctoral research project
- High School diploma
- Bachelor / Undergraduate certificate
- Master’s certificate
- Transcript of record Bachelor’s degree
- Transcript of records Master’s degree
- Letter of motivation (5.500 characters or less, incl. spaces)
- Name(s) and contact information for references
Tuition Fee
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FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Karlsruhe
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
The Carl Zeiss Foundation Stipend Program is a part of the HEiKA Graduate school on “Functional Materials”. The program offers 20 stipends for doctoral researchers. Both national and international students can apply. Additionally, stipends for specific research topics may be announced. Furthermore, positions as scientific staff in the groups or at the institutes of the Principal Investigators are frequently advertised.
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