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

Modules include:

Assessing 3D Printing Visions
Cell Culture & CRISPR: Getting Started
Computational Chemistry for Understanding and Designing of Materials
Crash Course on 3D Laser Scanning Optical Microscopy of Biological Systems
Hands-on Biofabrication Basics
Hands-on Inkjet and 3D Printing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Please note that the Application Portal of the HEiKA Graduate School on “Functional Materials” is open regardless of positions currently advertised

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Materials Science View 14 other PhDs in Materials Science in Germany

Academic 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.

Student insurance

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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

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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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.
National

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Karlsruhe

780 - 1140 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 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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Scholarships Information

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