Overview
The mandatory Graduate School of Life Sciences (GSLS) at University of Würzburg elements of the core training program are:
- Annual Progress Reports (Start-up meeting ~3 months after start of PhD project, at least 3 annual progress meetings) documenting meetings between the doctoral researcher and her/his thesis committee. An annual meeting is required for each year of experimental work. Find the start-up and annual report forms here
- Research Seminars (Lab Meeting, Literature Seminar & Jour Fixe) - these are organized by the lab the doctoral researcher joins as well as the research training group
- Retreat or Summer School; annually; Retreat: “period of group withdrawal under supervision”; Summer School: “academic session for remedial or supplementary study”. Organized by the research group, the graduate training group or the doctoral researchers
- International Meetings/Symposia; in total ≥ 3 with active scientific contribution, for example presenting a poster or holding a talk (local events with international participation and in English language are creditable)
- At least one Scientific First Author Publication (shared first authorship is also accepted) in a peer-reviewed international journal. Only "Research Articles" publishing original results are eligible (no reviews, opinion pieces etc.). If questions arise regarding this regulation, please contact the GSLS office.
- One Elective Activity per semester enrolled (six for a three year PhD project).
Programme Structure
The GSLS especially recommends the general lecture of the FOKUS Master Life Sciences course, which provides a great overview of the research community in Würzburg.
The GSLS also organizes the lecture series Clinical Medicine for doctoral researchers, MD students, MSc students and students of the course Biomedicine. In this series, lecturers present their research in the border zone between basic life science research and clinical applications. This lecture series is only held in summer semesters.
There are also established lecture series like the BZ-Kolloquium or the Mikrobiologisches Kolloquium, which present invited speakers on interesting and varied topics. If you are looking for food for thought or simply to expand your scientific horizon you should check out these events.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Natural Sciences Microbiology Ecology View 5 other PhDs in Ecology 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.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A successful, qualifying degree from an officially-recognized university (decision by the doctoral committee)
- Confirmation from a professor (known in Germany as „Doktorvater“ or „Doktormutter“)* who is willing to supervise the research and who will either propose a topic or accept a topic proposed by you
- Letter of acceptance from the doctoral committee
- Proof of German proficiency when deemed necessary by the respective doctoral PhD regulations
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.
- There are no tuition fees at the University of Würzburg, but students have to pay a semester contribution (€156)
Living costs for Würzburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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