Overview

About the programme

These three areas are reflected in a complementary fashion by three research centers, namely the Interdisciplinary Center for Molecular Materials (ICMM), the Erlangen Catalysis Resource Center (ECRC) and the Computer Chemistry Center (CCC).

Important topics within the Graduate School Molecular Science research program address advanced technologies such as Molecular Electronics, Supramolecular Chemistry, Nanoscience, Surface Phenomena, and Catalysis.

Thus, graduate students at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) will be prepared excellently to face the scientific and social challenges of the future. The demand for highly trained scientists can be at least partially satisfied.

Programme Structure

Research areas in this programme include:

Molecular Materials
Design and Engineering of Molecular Catalysts
Molecular Modeling and Simulation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-14 00:00:00

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More details

Admissions run continuously; there are no deadlines.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences View 22 other PhDs in Molecular Sciences 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

After having obtained a Diploma or Master Degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Pharmacy, Chemical and Bioengineering, Materials Science, Molecular Science, and related fields, you can apply to become a member of the Graduate School Molecular Science. Please note that the GSMS is an excellence program – your marks must be outstanding to have a chance of admittance.

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

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

Free

Tuition Fee

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

FAU does not have tuition fees. However, all students must pay a semester fee.

Living costs for Erlangen

730 - 1100 EUR /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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