Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting October 2027
- Apply before Jul 2027

Language

English
- TOEFL iBT: 80

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Göttingen, Germany

Disciplines

Biology

Overview

The doctoral program in Biomolecules: Structure-Function-Dynamics is hosted by the Göttingen Center for Molecular Biosciences (GZMB) and is conducted jointly by the University of Göttingen, the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, the Max Planck Institute for Experimental Medicine, and the German Primate Center.

Features

The research-oriented program is taught in English and open to students who hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in the biosciences, chemistry, physics, medicine, or related fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Extended methods courses
Colloquia and research lectures
A progress seminar
Journal clubs
Professional skills courses
Language courses

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GRE® General Test: Required

English requirements

TOEFL® iBT: 80

Other requirements

General requirements

Master's and Bachelor's certificates and transcripts
Statement by (prospective) supervisor (see here (pdf) for further information)
Doctoral student's declaration (can be found in the application for admission form)
English proficiency certificates (min. level C1, i.e. IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 110)
short abstract of your PhD thesis (1/2 to 1 A4-page) (only required for applicants to Molecular Biology of Cells, Cellular and Molecular Physiology of the Brain and Systems Neuroscience)
optionally: certificates of other relevant examinations (e.g. GRE, reference letters, if available)
If your documents are in a language other than German or English, you will need to include copies of an official translation (into German or English) as well.

Tuition Fees

International: Free (Semester fee: 466 Euro)
EU/EEA: Free

Living costs

Göttingen, Germany

1,177-1,773 AUD / month

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

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