Overview
The global loss of species leads to profound changes of our environment and puts the functioning of ecosystems and ecosystem services at risk. To better undertand the role of biodiversity and the measures that are required for its protection, research on the basics of biodiversity is needed. This requires collaboration and coordination of various disciplines and scientific approaches.
Features
As doctoral or postdoctoral researcher in Integrative Biodiversity Research at Leipzig University, you can benefit from a broad range of qualification and support services like workshops, coaching, mentoring and networking events. The goal is to offer you excellent conditions and support to work on your PhD or postdoc project as well as your career in or outside academia.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Biodiversity and Complexity
- Biodiversity and Ecosystem Functioning
- Biodiversity Change
- Molecular Biodiversity and Adaptation
- Biodiversity and Society
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Biodiversity & ConservationWhat students do after studying
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.
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
Required:
- dated and signed application form
- written confirmation from your supervisor (supervision agreement)
- CV
- secondary school leaving certificate (certified copy)
- evidence of university entrance examination (certified copy), if applicable
- evidence of all university degrees (certified copies), e.g. bachelor’s, master’s, Diplom)
- Transcripts of Records from all secondary and university qualifications (certified copies)
- evidence of your knowledge of German at DSH-2 level, if the doctorate will be in German (certified copy)
- evidence of your knowledge of English, if the doctorate will be in English
- confirmation of admission to a faculty’s list of doctoral candidates, if already available (confirmation can otherwise be submitted within one semester)
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.
- Students pay a semester fee (EUR 253,50)
Living costs for Leipzig
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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