Overview

About the programme

Research in the Polymers - Random Coils and Beyond graduate school at Leipzig University investigates the aggregation phenomena of proteins and the behavior of lipid membranes in the field of biopolymers.

For synthetic polymers, crystallization and self-healing concepts are in the focus. Doctoral students conduct their interdisciplinary studies and are closely connected with other groups in this wide range of polymer topics.

Programme Structure

Research topics include:

Stages of amyloid formation
Folding, dynamics and stability of proteins
Effects of nanoparticles
Cataract formation
Simulation of amyloid structure formation
Investigation of isolated macromolecules in innovative traps
Monomolecular protein layers
Semi-crystalline structure formation
Supramolecular polymers
Simulation of crystallization
Polymers at surfaces
Influence of nano-patterned surfaces

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Materials Science View 14 other PhDs in Materials Science in Germany

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.

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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

Free

Tuition Fee

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

Free

Tuition Fee

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

Students pay a semester fee (EUR 253,50)

Living costs for Leipzig

720 - 1047 EUR /month

Living costs

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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