Overview

About the prorgamme

The structured training program of the Immunomicrotope RTG at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) conveys the necessary theoretical knowledge, technical capabilities and general research skills to the doctoral candidates in order to allow for an efficient analysis of the “immunomicrotope” and a successful thesis work.

Among other components, it consists of introductory lectures on infectious disease immunology, practical courses and workshops, guest seminars, a doctoral candidates´ jour fixe, an annual retreat, international laboratory exchanges, and participation in the institutional research meetings and journal clubs.

Programme Structure

Research projects include:

Control of Citrobacter rodentium by oxygen-dependent B cell regulation
Regulation of local tissue oxygenation in cutaneous leishmaniasis
Induction and regulation of Coxiella burnetii persistence by microenvironmental factors
The regulatory role of fibroblastic reticular cells during intestinal bacterial infections
Impact of microenvironmental factors on neutrophil effector functions directed against Salmonella (S.) enterica serovar Typhimurium
Eosinophils shape the tissue micro milieu and immune resp

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-14 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Erlangen, Germany

Disciplines

Microbiology Immunology View 7 other PhDs in Microbiology 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

Candidates for the doctoral positions in natural science (Dr. rer. nat.) or human biology (Dr. rer. biol. hum.) must hold a M.Sc. degree in immunology, microbiology, cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, molecular medicine, applied mathematics, theoretical physics or in bioinformatics.
Enthusiasm for experimental in vitro and in vivo research, self-reliance, ability to work in a team, excellent skills of the English language and an intrinsic motivation for the specific training program are expected.

Necessary documents:

Application form (RTG 2740 Application form_PhD), completely filled in
Curriculum vitae (including date of birth and portrait photo)
Letter of motivation
One-page summary each of the bachelor and master thesis
Copies of the university entrance exam, Bachelor exam and Master exam
Two letters of reference
Other credentials and information relevant to the program

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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

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