Optics and Photonics, Ph.D. | Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) | Karlsruhe, Germany
36 months
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About

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) has developed and implemented a Ph.D. program in the area of Optics and Photonics. The doctoral researchers are not only part of an excellent research environment, but are also trained in a well-balanced and perfectly structured manner.

Overview

The Karlsruhe School of Optics and Photonics at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) with its outstanding reputation for producing first-class research, excellent environment and the technical know-how of its professors are just a few of many reasons to choose KSOP as the institution for your Ph.D.

Features 

  • Additionally to the mentioned reasons, KSOP is convinced that besides the specific research project further trainings and modules are elementary components of an excellent foundation for your future in academia or industry. 
  • Every doctoral researcher has the opportunity of claiming personal advisors and profits from modules that provide a deep insight of management skills. Doctoral researchers also benefit from the Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC), which aims at supporting and giving feedback to the doctoral researchers in their project and at improving (scientific) networking and supervision.

Accreditation

The Karlsruhe School of Optics & Photonics is accredited with the Excellence Status of the DFG.

Programme Structure

Research areas included:

  • Photonic Materials and Devices
  • Quantum Optics & Spectroscopy
  • Biomedical Photonics
  • Optical Systems 
  • Solar Energy

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
  • You can apply any time for a Ph.D. position. If you are applying for an advertised position, which has a deadline, it must be submitted within this deadline.

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

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

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • High school diploma
  • Bachelor / Undergraduate certificate
  • Master’s certificate
  • Transcripts of records bachelor’s degree
  • Transcripts of records master’s degree
  • Letter of motivation
  • Picture
  • 1st letter of recommendation*  (may be sent in via email, please check different access routes for exact requirements)
  • 2nd letter of recommendation  (may be sent in via email, please check different access routes for exact requirements)
  • Other documents that prove your qualification (e.g. English language proficiency test certificate, etc.)
  • University entrance qualification
  • Ranking of graduates (in the final year)
  • APS certificate (for applicants from Vietnam, China, Mongolia)
  • Abstract of research interests
  • Acceptance as a doctoral researcher at the faculty
  • Cover Letter

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.

All Ph.D. positions are fully financed which will be arranged by your supervisor.

Living costs for Karlsruhe

780 - 1140 EUR /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

All Ph.D. positions are fully financed, either through a employment contract or through a KSOP scholarship (which will be arranged by your supervisor). Some of the prestigious scholarships funded by our partners. https://www.ksop.kit.edu/application_PhD.php

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Optics and Photonics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate School Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD
Merit-based

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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1350 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)
Merit-based Need-based

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Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1600 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Mozida African Master Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mozida Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
Merit-based

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iVisa
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Biotin Xtreme Hair Care Annual Scholarship 2023: Empowering The Future Of Hair Care
General Scholarships

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Biotin Xtreme Hair Care
Location not available

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