Overview
About the program
The Heidelberg University Graduate School offered by the Institute of Global Health and funded by the Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung aims to provide medical students with an opportunity to engage in global health research.
Embedded in the MEDISS Programme (Medical Structured Scientific Programme) of the Medical Faculty, the Graduate School offers a structured curriculum, interdisciplinary exchange and a wide range of cooperation partners for developing a high quality doctoral thesis.
Programme Structure
Seminar topics include:
- Does antiretroviral therapy among working-age adults have spillover effects on older South Africans? A community-based qualitative analysis
- Can short, animated videos on COVID-19 vaccination affect knowledge, behavioural intent and engagement? An online randomized controlled trial
- Co-design and implementation of measures for sustainable food supply at Heidelberg University Hospital: Reducing emissions and producing health benefits
- The prevalence of major non communicable diseases and its associated risk factors in Afghanistan
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Selection is done three times per year (February, June and October) and applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Public Health View 3 other PhDs in Public Health in GermanyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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
- CV in Europass format including grades from your medical studies
- Research proposal (max. 3 pages)
- Motivation letter (max. 1 page): Please address the following aspects: Why is your project relevant to Global Health? Why are you the right person for the project? What is the biggest weakness of the project?
- Depending on quality and amount of applications, you may be invited to a 30-minute interview.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per semester during 36 months.
- there is no tuition fee but every doctoral candidate must pay a student service fee (151 EUR per semester)
Living costs for Heidelberg
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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Available Scholarships
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