Law, economics and social sciences

Keywords

Human rights, transnational economic relations, corporate responsibility, labour migration, sustainability, digital transformation

Doctoral degree

Dr. jur., Dr. rer. pol., Dr. phil.

Language of degree programme

English

Programme duration

4 years

Applications

Apply by 15 June 2021 with CV, suggested topic, letter of motivation, sample text and other required documents (call for applications)

Features

The international doctoral programme ‘Business and Human Rights: Governance Challenges in a Complex World’ is funded by the Elite Network of Bavaria and offers places for 12 doctoral candidates, employed by FAU on the basis of 2/3 of an E13/A13 position. The programme covers a wide range of topics and methods in its curriculum, and candidates profit from intense supervision by university lecturers at FAU, as well the partner universities in Bayreuth and Würzburg.

FAU contacts and information about the programme

Hyun Jung Lee, M.A.

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Keywords

Forensic computer science, cyber crime, criminal law, criminal procedural law, digital traces

Doctoral degree

Dr.-Ing., Dr. jur.

Course Language

German and English

Programme duration

The funding is initially for a period of 4.5 years, doctoral candidate scholarships are valid for a maximum of three years per doctoral candidate.

Application procedure

Via the research training group’s homepage (cybercrime.fau.de).

Features

The special feature of this programme is the fact that it combines computer science and law and offers intensive interdisciplinary support. Doctoral candidates who receive funding are offered a full position (computer science) or 75% of a position (law) for a maximum of three years. There is also the opportunity for doctoral candidates who are receiving funding from elsewhere on a similar topic to that of the RTG to take part in the RTG’s events or share infrastructure, etc.

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Felix Freiling (speaker) and Hans Kudlich (deputy speaker)

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Keywords

Evidence-based economic research, evaluation of policy measures, applied economic research, laboratory and field tests, microeconomics

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. pol.

Course Language

English

Programme duration

3 to 4 years

Application procedure

Via an online application tool managed by the Munich Graduate School of Economics. Detailed application requirements can be found on the website.

Specific conditions

Co-operation (EBE is a generously sponsored joint venture between FAU and universities in Munich and Regensburg), methodological focus, structured study plan, networking events, permanent position: 75% TV-L E 13, assistance with travel expenses for conferences, exchange visits and summer schools, initial funding, support for language courses, equal opportunities funding, soft skills courses

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Keywords

Labour market research, economy, sociology, social sciences, policy consultation, econometrics

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. pol.

Course Language

English

Programme duration

3 years (+ 1 year under certain conditions)

Application procedure

Submit applications to Dr. Sandra Huber

Specific conditions

Scholarship of EUR 1350/month; EUR 150/month for conferences, summer schools, research trips; each doctoral candidate is supported by an IAB mentor

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Keywords

Sociological theory, labour and organisational sociology, comparative social analysis, education and career, culture and communication, methods of empirical social research

Doctoral degree

Dr. phil.

Course Language

German

Programme duration

3 to 4 years

Application procedure

Applicants should make direct contact with the professors responsible for the individual fields

Sociological theory: Prof. Dr. Silke Steets

Labour and organisational sociology: Prof. Dr. Rainer Trinczek

Comparative social analysis: Prof. Dr. Ingrid Artus

Education and career: Prof. Dr. Renate Liebold

Culture and communication: Prof. Dr. Silke Steets

Methods of empirical social research: Prof. Dr. Nicole Saam, Prof. Dr. Renate Liebold

Specific conditions

Option to participate in a wide range of teaching events and seminars

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Information about the programme (German)

Keywords

Changes to the labour market, customer insights, taxes and taxation policy, insurance and risk, digitalisation of the economy, energy markets and energy system analysis, health

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. pol.

Programme duration

3 to 5 years

Application procedure

Please find a supervisor within FAU or at the institute offering the programme you are interested in before applying.

FAU contact person and information about the programme

Please contact a professor at the institute

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Keywords

Human rights, ethics, medicine, the elderly, autonomy, medical law

Doctoral degree

Dr. phil., Dr. med., Dr. jur.

Course Language

German

Programme duration

3.5 years

Applications

Application deadline: 15 September 2021. Information about any new calls for applications is available on the group’s website.

Specific conditions

No strict time limits, financial support provided by Josef and Luise Kraft Foundation (Munich), each candidate is mentored by two mentors (interdisciplinary), cooperation with various institutions: Centre for Human Rights Erlangen-Nürnberg (CHREN), Clinical Ethics Committee at Universitätsklinikum Erlangen (KEK) etc.

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Keywords

Exercise, training, health, exercise therapy, public health

Doctoral degree

Dr. phil.

Course Language

German

Programme duration

2 years

Application procedure

Apply by contacting the doctoral programme co-ordinators.

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Keywords

Ageing and technology, nutrition in old age, physical frailty, adjustments in old age, dementia, depression in old age

Doctoral degree

Dr. phil. and Dr. rer. biol. hum.

Course Language

German and English

Programme duration

2 to 3 years, depending on the doctoral degree

Application procedure

Applications are to be submitted through the first supervisor of the doctoral thesis if this person is also a member of the structured programme or Interdisciplinary Centre for Research into Ageing. Direct applications are not possible.

Specific conditions

No scholarships are available through the programme itself but active support is given to doctoral candidates applying for them.

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Keywords

Web of Data, Linked Data, Semantic Web, Multi-Agent Systems, Intelligent Agents, Web of Things, Sensor Networks

Doctoral degree

Dr. rer. pol.

Language of degree programme

English

Programme duration

4 years

Applications

by e-mail to Prof. Dr. Andreas Harth (andreas.harth@fau.de)

Special features

• International collaboration between FAU, École des Mines de Saint-Étienne, Universität Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne, Universität St. Gallen and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
• Funded by the Franco-German university
• Annual workshops for doctoral candidates
• Support with conferences, congresses and research stays abroad

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Keywords

Religion, anthropology, human beings, Islam, Christianity

Doctoral degree

Dr. theol., Dr. phil., Dr. jur., Dr. med., Dr. med. dent., Dr. rer. nat.

Course Language

German

Programme duration

4 semesters

Application procedure

Applications for admission are to be submitted to the programme co-ordinator Prof. Jürgen van Oorschot

Specific conditions

Individual mentoring by the supervisor, financial support for conference trips and publications

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