Overview

The Global Health programme offered by Heidelberg University provides an international research environment supported by academic activities offered through the Institute, Heidelberg University, and the Medical Faculty. Doctoral candidates engage with a broad range of topics and methods related to global health and public health research.

Key Facts

Doctoral researchers participate in working group meetings, doctoral student meetings, lecture series, and statistical counselling while developing research skills and building professional networks. Each candidate is assigned an official supervisor and conducts independent work over an extended period. The Institute welcomes applications from medical students, medical graduates, and, in some cases, students from other medical faculties, with opportunities to engage in national and international research projects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Global Health Research
Public Health Research
Research Methods
Statistical Counselling
Doctoral Research Project Development
Independent Research Practice
Public Health Professional Networking
Working Group Research Seminars

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00

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More details

You may apply throughout the year.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Heidelberg, Germany

Disciplines

Public Health View 4 other PhDs in Public Health in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Studying medicine under ÄAppO/ZÄPrO or completion of medical studies
Ability and motivation to work independently on a research topic over an extended period
Good English language skills
Cover letter including motivation, research interests, preferred supervisor, proposed work type, and preferred start date
Curriculum vitae
Educational record with grades
Work experience details
Voluntary work or internships
Research experience
Language skills
Awards (if applicable)
Publications (if applicable)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

There is no tuition fee but every doctoral candidate must pay a student service fee (161 EUR per semester).

Living costs

Heidelberg

Germany

922 - 1397 EUR / month

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