Law, economics and social sciences
Structured doctoral programmes - 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
Prof. Dr. Markus Krajewski
Department of Constitutional and Administrative Law
Chair of Public Law and International Law (Prof. Dr. Krajewski)
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-22259
- Email: markus.krajewski@fau.de
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)
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 anonline 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
FAU contact person and information about the programme
Prof. Dr. Veronika Grimm
School of Business, Economics and Society
Chair of Economics (Economic Theory)
- Phone number: +49 911 5302-224
- Email: veronika.grimm@fau.de
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
FAU contact person and information about the programme
Prof. Dr. Christian Merkl
School of Business, Economics and Society
Chair of Economics (Macroeconomics) (Prof. Dr. Merkl)
- Phone number: +49 911 5302-337
- Email: christian.merkl@fau.de
Prof. Dr. Martin Abraham
School of Business, Economics and Society
Chair of Sociology
- Phone number: +49 911 5302-680
- Email: martin.abraham@fau.de
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
FAU contact person and information about the programme
Prof. Dr. Ingrid Artus
Department of Sociology
Professur für Soziologie (Prof. Dr. Artus)
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-22091
- Email: ingrid.artus@fau.de
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
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 process was completed in May 2018. 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.
Dr. phil. Christoph Herrler
Department of the History and Ethics of Medicine
Professur für Ethik in der Medizin
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-26432
- Email: christoph.herrler@fau.de
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.
FAU contact person and information about the programme
Dr. Jana Semrau
Department of Sport Science and Sport
Chair of Exercise and Health
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-25221
- Email: jana.semrau@fau.de
Dr. Eliane Engels
Department of Sport Science and Sport
Chair of Physical Activity and Public Health (Prof. Dr. Reimers)
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-25006
- Email: eliane.engels@fau.de
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.
FAU contact person and information about the programme
Prof. Dr. Frieder R. Lang
Institut of Psychogerontology
Chair of Psychogerontology
- Phone number: +49 (0)911 5302-96102
- Email: frieder.lang@fau.de
Dr. Roland Rupprecht, Akad. Dir.
Institut of Psychogerontology
Chair of Psychogerontology
- Phone number: +49 (0)911 5302-96106
- Email: roland.rupprecht@fau.de
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
FAU contact person and information about the programme
Prof. Dr. Jürgen van Oorschot
Department of Old Testament
Chair of Old Testament II (Prof. Dr. Oorschot)
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-22206
- Email: juergen.oorschot@fau.de