PhD Programme

Structured PhD programme

The aim of the structured PhD programme is to promote the research independence and additional qualifications of young scientists.

The programme includes the following procedure:

• The holder of a Master/Diplom in biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry or bioinformatics applies at the University.
• The applicant registers as PhD student at Faculty V (OL) or Faculty 2 (BS). Application for PhD admission Form BS (ger), Application for Initiation of procedure Form OL (ger)
• The PhD student applies at the Graduate School. Application Form (en)
• A dissertation agreement on the rights and duties of the PhD student is signed. Dissertation Agreement OL, Dissertation Agreement BS
• The PhD student selects a primary supervisor and additional experienced scientists to form a thesis committee. Guidelines Thesis Committee (en), Minutes Thesis Committee (en)
• A thesis concept paper is prepared by the PhD student and discussed with the thesis committee. Guidelines Concept Paper (en)
• The PhD student prepares a thesis work and attends the Intergrated Research Training Group (IRTG).

The work also includes:

• Assessment of work progress through thesis committee
• Publications of results in peer-reviewed journals
• Attendance of national and international congresses
• Work in the lab of another research institution.

The PhD student receives the doctoral degree and a certificate for successfully completing the IRTG. PhD Order OL (2019, en), PhD Order OL (2014, ger), PhD Order BS (ger), PhD Order BS addition (ger)