Medical doctoral program at the IZKF (Interdisciplinary Center for Clinical Research)

  • Keywords: Medical doctoral program, experimental doctoral thesis in medicine, structured training program accompanying studies, key research priorities of the Faculty of Medicine
  • Doctoral title: Dr. med., Dr. med. dent.
  • Language of degree program: German and English
  • Program duration: Doctoral candidates work on a scientific research project as the basis for their subsequent doctoral degree over a total of nine months of full-time work (including eight consecutive months during the scholarship period), supplemented by work alongside their studies until their doctoral degree is completed.
  • How to apply: By submitting an application to the IZKF office. The Commission for Supporting Early Career Researchers (Kommission für Nachwuchsförderung, KNF) decides on the admission of candidates.
  • Special features: Scholarship for 8 consecutive months while conducting research, training modules, supervisory committee, presentations at national conferences, seminars organized by doctoral students, guest speaker seminars, subject-specific and interdisciplinary training courses, internal retreat, public relations, publications
  • Doctoral programs with similar topics: Research Training Group 2162/2 – Neurodevelopment and vulnerability of the central nervous system
  • Points of contact at FAU
  • Information about the program