Mathematics and natural sciences
Structured doctoral programmes - Mathematics and natural sciences
Integrated Research Training Group on EBM (Engineering Brain Mechanics)
Keywords
Neuromechanics, brain mechanics, cerebral mechanics, spinal mechanics, neurocellular mechanics
Doctoral degree
Doctoral degree: Dr.-Ing., Dr. rer. nat. and Dr. rer. biol. hum.
Language of degree program
English
Program duration
3 years
Applications
Applications can be submitted until January 31, 2023 The current call for applications with further details on the doctoral research positions.
Special features
The program is currently in its first phase of funding until the end of 2026. Alternative funding must be arranged for completing any doctoral degrees that have not been finished by then.
Similar doctoral programs
Erlangen Graduate School in Advanced Optical Technologies (SAOT), Graduate School of Life Sciences at FAU (Life@FAU), (GRK1896) In situ Microscopy with Electrons, X-rays, and Scanning Probes, (GRK2423) Fracture across Scales, (IGRK2495) Energy Conversion Systems, (GRK2162) Development and Vulnerability of the CNS
FAU contacts and information about the program
C-PlaNeT: Circular Plastics Network for Training (EU ITN)
Keywords
plastics, circular-economy, recycling, sensor technologies, odor, environment
Doctoral degree
Dr. rer. nat., PhD
Programmsprache
English
Language of degree programme
The C-Planet programme guarantees PhD funding is for 36 months.
Applications
Call for applicants was closed on April, 30. If you are interested to collaborate with us please contact aromachem@fau.de.
Features
Financial support will be granted in accordance with the Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Action regulations for Early Stage Researchers. The guaranteed PhD funding is for 36 months (i.e. EC funding, additional funding is possible, depending on the local Supervisor, and in accordance with the regular PhD time in the country of origin). In addition to their individual scientific projects, all fellows will benefit from further continuing education, which includes internships and secondments, a variety of training modules as well as transferable skills courses and active participation in workshops and conferences.
FAU contact person and information about the programme
Prof. Dr. Andrea Büttner, Chair for Aroma and Smell Research
CRC 1411 Design of Particulate Products
Keywords
Product design, particle technology, continuous processes, nanomaterials, optical properties, materials science and engineering, new characterisation methods, modelling, simulation and optimisation
Doctoral degree
Dr. rer. nat., Dr. Ing.
Language of degree programme
English
Programme duration
3-4 years
Applications
Applications must be made according to the procedure described on the integrated research training group’s website (https://www.crc1411.research.fau.eu/). Decisions are made based on a two-stage selection process.
Features
16 doctoral candidates with funding, close monitoring due to dual mentoring programmes, intensive international networking, promotion of equal opportunities, complementary workshops and soft skills seminars, financing of conference trips and research stays
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GRK 1896, GRK 2423, GS-AMP, GSMS, MGK-TRR154
FAU contact person and information about the programme
Speaker: Prof. Robin N. Klupp Taylor, MEng, DPhil (Oxon), robin.klupp.taylor@fau.de
Coordinator: Dr. Monica Distaso, monica.distaso@fau.de
CLINT: Catalysis at Liquid Interfaces (DFG MGK-SFB 1452)
Keywords
Catalysis, liquid interfaces, Supported Catalytically Active Liquid Metal Solutions (SCALMS), Supported Ionic Liquid Phase (SILP), Solid Catalysts with Ionic Liquid Layer (SCILL), material science and engineering, surface science, synthesis, characterisation, modelling and simulation
Doctoral degree
Dr. rer. nat., Dr.-Ing.
Language of degree programme
English
Programme duration
3-4 years
Applications
Applications can be submitted to the CLINT Coordinator (Dr. Friederike Agel) or to the project PIs (for contact data and project abstracts see https://clint.fau.eu). After quality assessment by the iRTG, the final decision on excellent candidates is taken by the project PIs.
Features
Funding for 35 doctoral candidates; personalised mentoring agreement with a mentoring team, excellent research opportunities, advancement of academic skills (CLINT-specific lectures, workshops, method days, data science), soft skill program for the development of leadership and entrepreneurial skills, international networking incl. funded research visit and conferences, gender and diversity measures, family friendly environment, buddy programme.
Similar doctoral programmes
GS AMP, GS MS, CRC 1411, RTG 1896, GRK 2423
FAU contact person and information about the programme
Dr. Friederike Agel (CLINT Coordinator),
Prof. Ana-Sunčana Smith (CLINTiRTG project leader)
For more information see https://clint.fau.eu
Emil Fischer Graduate Programme - Pharmaceutical Science and Molecular Medicine
Keywords
Pharmaceutical science, molecular medicine, molecular science, pharmacology, food chemistry, biochemistry
Doctoral degree
Dr. rer. nat.
Course Language
German
Programme duration
Approximately 3 to 5 years
Application procedure
Doctoral candidates should submit an application with the support of their supervisor.
Specific conditions
Mentoring, presentations, research day, attendance at talks, participation in lectures, soft skills courses
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Research Training Group 1910 – Medicinal chemistry of selective GPCR ligands
FAU contact person and information about the programme
Prof. Dr. Markus Heinrich
Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy
Professor of Medicinal Chemistry (Prof. Dr. Heinrich)
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-65670
- Email: markus.heinrich@fau.de
Energy Conversion Systems: From Materials to Devices (IGK 2495)
Keywords
Energy, Energy Conversion, Electro-optical, electro-mechanical, lead-free perovskite, piezoelectric
Doctoral degree
Dr.-Ing., Dr. rer. nat.
Course Language
English
Programme duration
3 Jahre
Application procedure
Application procedure is detailed on the website. Application process is done in a two-step method.
Specific conditions
International research training group with Partners in Nagoya Institute of Technology, extended research visits to Japan, qualification programme that includes various training activities, such as tutorials, block lectures, hands-on workshops, and a collaborative project, financing for participation in international conferences, full positions, bridging funding
Thematically similar doctoral programs
SAOT – Erlangen Graduate School in Advanced Optical Technologies
FRASCAL: Fracture across Scales (GRK 2423)
In situ Mikroskopie mit Elektronen, Röntgenstrahlen und Rastersonden (GRK 1896)
FAU contact person and information about the programme
Prof. Dr. Kyle Grant Webber
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-27551
- Email: kyle.g.webber@fau.de
Speaker of Graduateschool GRK 2495
Development and vulnerability of the central nervous system (RTG 2162)
Keywords
CNS, vulnerability, neural development, neurodegeneration, neuropsychiatric illnesses
Doctoral degree
Dr. rer. nat., Dr. med.
Course Language
English
Programme duration
Approximately 3 years
Application procedure
By email to grk2162@fau.de. More information about the application procedure can be found on the research training group website
Specific conditions
Ten financially supported neuroscience doctoral candidates, ten associated neuroscience doctoral candidates, close mentoring by the doctoral committee, one financed post-doctoral post, intensive national and international networking, scholarships for medical doctoral candidates, rotation post for physicians, equal opportunities funding, complementary workshops and soft skills seminars, financing of conference trips
Similar doctoral programmes
Doctoral Academy of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Clinical Research (IZKF)
FAU contact person and information about the programme
Prof. Dr. Dieter Chichung Lie
91054 Erlangen
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-24622
- Email: chi.lie@fau.de
- Website: http://www.biochemie.med.fau.de/lie
Dr. Anna Fliedner
91054 Erlangen
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-24687
- Email: anna.fliedner@fau.de
- Website: http://www.biochemie.med.fau.de
SAOT - Erlangen Graduate School in Advanced Optical Technologies
Keywords
Optical technologies, optical measurement techniques, optical material processing, optics in medicine, optical materials and systems, optics in information and telecommunications technology, computer-assisted optics, optics in life sciences
Doctoral degree
Dr.-Ing., Dr. rer. nat., Dr. rer. biol.hum.
Course Language
English
Programme duration
3 to 4 years
Application procedure
Submit applications to Dr. Johannes Knorr
Specific conditions
Financial support (scholarship), mentoring, English, interdisciplinary, credit points system
Similar doctoral programmes
International Max Planck Research School Physics of Light (IMPRS-PL)
FAU contact person and information about the programme
Dr. Johannes Knorr
Exzellenzinitiative
SAOT - Erlangen Graduate School in Advanced Optical Technologies
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-25853
- Email: johannes.knorr@fau.de
FAIR: Fine-Tuners of the Adaptive Immune Response (DFG GRK 2599)
Keywords
Immunology, adaptive immun response, RNA, B-Cells, T-Cells
Doctoral degree
Dr. rer. nat., Dr. med.
Course language
German, English
Programme duration
Initially 4.5 years, duration of doctoral degree: Fast-track Dr.rer.nat. doctoral candidates 1 year, Dr.rer.nat. doctoral candidates 3 years, Dr.med. doctoral candidates 1.5 years.
Application procedure
Further information about the application procedure
Specific conditions
Fast track option, learning interdisciplinary specialist skills, structured programme with mentoring, introduction of electronic laboratory book.
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Integrated Research Training Group „B cells and beyond“ (IRTG TRR130)
FAU contact person and information about the programme
Natalie Schröter
Department of Medicine 3
Division of Immunolgy (Prof. Dr. Jäck)
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-39338
- Email: natalie.schroeter@uk-erlangen.de
FRASCAL: Fracture across Scales (GRK 2423)
Keywords
Fractures across multiple scales, multiscale simulations, mechanics, materials science, mathematics, chemistry, physics
Doctoral degree
Dr.-Ing., Dr. rer. nat.
Course Language
English
Programme duration
3 years
Application procedure
Applications must be made according to the procedure described on the research training group’s website. Decisions are made based on a two-stage selection process.
Features
Interdisciplinary mentoring, interdisciplinary networking, regular RTG qualification days, RTG retreats and RTG workshops, support for international conference participation and research visits, full-time positions, startup grants
FAU contact person and information about the programme
Graduate School Engineering of Advanced Materials (GS EAM)
Keywords
Process engineering, technical chemistry, materials science, materials technology, physical and theoretical chemistry, chemical solid state and surface research, analytics, method development, physics of condensed matter, modeling, simulation and optimization
Doctoral degree
Dr.-Ing., Dr. rer.nat.
Course Language
English
Programme duration
3 to 4 years
Application procedure
Applications only possible for doctoral students at FAU from the area of new materials and processes
Specific conditions
Interdisciplinary mentoring, interdisciplinary networking, alumni experiences, support for participation in international conferences
Similar doctoral programmes
FRASCAL, CLINT, ParSciTech, IGK 2495, RTG 1896 und Graduate School Molecular Science (GSMS)
FAU contact person and information about the programme
Ina Viebach
FAU Kompetenzzentren
FAU Competence Center Engineering of Advanced Materials (FAU EAM)
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-70475
- Email: ina.viebach@fau.de
Graduate School Molecular Science (GSMS)
Keywords
Molecules, materials, chemistry, pharmacy, model systems, computer chemistry
Doctoral degree
Dr. rer. nat., Dr.-Ing.
Course Language
English
Programme duration
Generally 3 years
Application procedure
The doctoral supervisor makes the application for admission. Please submit your application to Prof. Jux. The decision is made by the recruitment committee.
Specific conditions
No scholarships, financing of national and international conference visits/workshops/research trips, annual winter school
Similar doctoral programmes
Graduate School Advanced Materials and Processes (GS AMP) and Research Training Group 1896
FAU contact person and information about the programme
apl. Prof. Dr. Norbert Jux
Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy
Chair of Organic Chemistry II (Prof. Dr. Hirsch)
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-65583
- Email: norbert.jux@fau.de
Prof. Dr. Andreas Hirsch
Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy
Chair of Organic Chemistry II (Prof. Dr. Hirsch)
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-65581
- Email: andreas.hirsch@fau.de
Immune-Epithelial Communication in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (DFG MGK-CRC/TR 241)
Keywords
Research into the communication between epithelial and immune cells in chronic inflammatory bowel diseases
Doctoral degree
Dr. rer. nat., Dr. med.
Language of degree programme
English
Programme duration
3-4 years for Dr.rer.nat candidates
1 year in each case with a doctoral scholarship for medical doctoral candidates
Applications
Please send your application (CV and letter of motivation) to ina.schlelein@uk-erlangen (responsible for Erlangen) or Erika.Bühler@charite.de (responsible for Berlin).
Features
Each doctoral candidate receives support from one supervisor and two project managers (one from Erlangen and one from Berlin), regular exchanges of research results in webinars, annual PhD retreat, guest speaker seminars, laboratory courses, training workshops, PR, financial support for participation in national and international congresses, doctoral scholarships for medical doctoral candidates
Similar doctoral programmes
Life@FAU – Graduate School for Life Sciences
FAU contact person and information about the programme
PD Dr. med. habil. Imke Atreya, (imke.atreya@uk-erlangen.de)
Department of Medicine 1
Ina Schlelein (ina.schlelein@uk-erlangen.de)
Department of Medicine 1
ImmunoMicroTope: Microenvironmental, Metabolic and Microbial Signals Regulating Immune Cell-Pathogen Interactions (DFG GRK 2740)
Keywords
Influence of the immune microtope (tissue context, microenvironmental factors, metabolism) on the antimicrobial immune defence and the evasion of bacteria, fungi, and parasites: Infection – immune cell-pathogen interaction – microenvironment – metabolism – microbial persistence
Doctoral degree
Dr. rer. nat., Dr. med.
Language of degree programme
English
Programme duration
Dr. rer. nat., Dr. rer. biol. Hum.: 3 years
Dr. med.: qualification phase in conjunction with medical studies, experimental phase (12 months free semester + semester breaks before and after), evaluation phase in conjunction with studies
Applications
Call for applications will start soon at http://www.immunomicrotope.de as well as at https://www.mikrobiologie.uk-erlangen.de/en/research-teaching/
Funding begins: 01.01.2022
Contact: immunomicrotope-mh@uk-erlangen.de
Features
International laboratory exchange, annual retreat, international symposium (every 2 years), international guest speaker seminars and colloquia, wide range of methodological training (including mass spectrometry, metabolism and bioinformatics)
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Novel antiviral approaches from small molecules to immune intervention (RTG 2504)
FAU contacts and information about the programme
Speaker
Prof. Dr. med. Christian Bogdan
Phone: +49 9131 85-22551
E-mail: christian.bogdan@fau.de
Scientific coordination:
Dr. rer. nat. Ilka Knippertz
Phone: +49 9131 85-22571
E-mail: ilka.knippertz@uk-erlangen.de
IntComSin: Interfaces, complex structures, and singular limits in continuum mechanics– analysis and numerics (RTG 2339)
Keywords
Mathematical modelling, analysis and simulation of phenomena in natural sciences and engineering that involve interfaces or complex structures, e.g. multi-phase flows, interactions between fluids and structures, homogenisation of porous media, micro and macro models of complex fluids; mathematics of models derived as singular limits, e.g. shell models or rod models, thin films.
Doctoral degree
Dr. rer. nat.
Programme duration
3 years
Application procedure
Positions are advertised on the group’s website.
Specific conditions
Research training group across different locations (with the University of Regensburg), doctoral candidates are each mentored by two supervisors, seminar every two weeks, specially designed doctorate courses, international guest and exchange programme, summer and winter schools, courses on professional skills.
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Doctoral programme – Mathematics
Research Training Group integrated into TRR 154
FAU contact person and information about the programme
Prof. Dr. Günther Grün
Department of Mathematics
Professorship of Applied Mathematics (Analysis and Numerics of Partial Differential Equations) (Prof. Dr. Grün)
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-67220
- Email: gruen@math.fau.de
International Max Planck Research School Physics of Light (IMPRS-PL)
Keywords
Research topics: Photonics, Nonlinear Optics, Quantum Optics, Laser Spectroscopy, Machine Learning, Fibre Optics, Nano-Optics, Microscopy, Plasmonics, Biophotonics, Telecommunication, Optomechanics
Doctoral degree
Dr. rer. nat., Dr.-Ing.
Course Language
English
Programme duration
3 years +1 year (maximum 4 years)
Application procedure
Information on applying for the doctoral programme
Specific conditions
Structured curriculum, working language English, excellent research environment, international and interdisciplinary environment, financial support, soft skills courses, individual supervisor for each doctoral candidate, non-scientific support coordination office, social events
Similar doctoral programmes
International Max Planck Research School Physics of Light (IMPRS-PL)
FAU contact person and information about the programme
IMPRS-PL coordination office: Heike Schwender and Kimberly Baumeister
Email: impres@mpl.mpg.de
International Max Planck Research School Physics of Light (IMPRS-PM)
Keywords
Research topics: Cell Biology, Physiology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Anatomy and Histopathology, Biochemistry and Genetics, Fluid Dynamics and Microfluids, Concepts of Statistical Physics, Optics and Imaging, Cell and Tissue Mechanics, Artificial Intelligence
Doctoral degree
Dr. rer. nat., Dr.-Ing., Dr. rer. biol. hum., Dr. med.
Course Language
English
Programme duration
3 years +1 year (maximum 4 years)
Application procedure
Information on applying for the doctoral programme
Specific conditions
Structured curriculum, working language English, excellent research environment, international and interdisciplinary environment, financial support, soft skills courses, individual supervisor for each doctoral candidate, non-scientific support coordination office, social events
Similar doctoral programmes
International Max Planck Research School Physics of Light (IMPRS-PL)
FAU contact person and information about the programme
IMPRS coordination office: Heike Schwender and Kimberly Baumeister
Email: impres@mpl.mpg.de
International Doctoral Programme: Measuring and Modelling Mountain Glaciers and Ice Caps in a Changing Climate (IDP M³OCCA) (ENB)
Keywords
glacier, climate change, surveying, Earth observation, modelling, machine learning
Doctoral degree
Dr. rer. nat., Dr.-Ing.
Language of degree programme
English
Programme duration
4 years, starting 1 June 2022
Applications
International and national calls for applications via various mailing lists and other channels.
Special features
International teams of supervisors; interdisciplinary programme involving several different areas (geography, geophysics, geology, mathematics, electrical engineering, computer science); doctoral candidates are explicitly expected to spend time abroad as part of the programme; spread over various locations with sub-projects run at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg, Technical University of Munich, Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities and the DLR Microwaves and Radar Institute; accompanying curriculum consisting of interdisciplinary seminars, workshops and annual retreats as well as specific courses depending on the candidates’ previous knowledge when starting the IDP.
FAU contacts and information about the programme
Prof. Dr. Matthias Braun
Department of Geography
Professur für Geographie (Fernerkundung und GIS) (Prof. Dr. Braun)
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-22015
- Email: matthias.h.braun@fau.de
IZKF research training group
Keywords
Structured training programme, networking between doctoral candidates, training in methodology and soft skills, taking an organised approach to scientific work, insights into other scientific fields
Doctoral degree
Dr. rer. nat., Dr. rer. biol. hum.
Course Language
German and English
Programme duration
Whilst candidates are working on their doctoral degree
Applications
Applications should be sent to the Life@FAU office
Features
The IZKF research training group has joined the Graduate School for Life Sciences (Life@FAU). Life@FAU is tasked with creating minimum standards for training doctoral candidates in life sciences and providing structured training now and in the future
FAU contact person and information about the programme
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Christoph Becker
Department of Medicine 1
Professur für Molekulare Gastroenterologie (Prof. Dr. Becker)
- Phone number: 0913185358868535874
- Email: christoph.becker@uk-erlangen.de
IZKF office
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-46842
- Email: izkf-administration@uk-erlangen.de
Anne Reichel
Krankenhausstraße 12
91054 Erlangen
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-46843
- Email: anne.reichel@uk-erlangen.de
Life@FAU - Graduate School for Life Sciences
Keywords
Promoting structured training of doctoral candidates at FAU, creating minimum standards for training doctoral candidates in life sciences , providing structured training now and in the future
Doctoral degree
Dr. rer. nat., Dr. biol. hum., Dr. med., Dr. med. dent.
Course Language
German and English
Programme duration
Whilst candidates are working on their doctoral degree
Applications
Applicants for Life@FAU must be working on a doctoral thesis focusing on a medical, biological or biophysical topic. Applications should be sent to the Life@FAU office.
FAU contact person and information about the programme
Kathrin Neufang
Klinikumsverwaltung
Fachabteilung Forschungsfinanzierung (Fe)
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-46842
- Email: kathrin.neufang@uk-erlangen.de
Anne Reichel
Klinikumsverwaltung
Fachabteilung Forschungsfinanzierung (Fe)
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-46843
- Email: anne.reichel@uk-erlangen.de
Life@FAU office
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-46842
- Email: izkf-administration@uk-erlangen.de
Mathematical modelling, simulation and optimisation using the example of gas networks (integrated RTG in TRR 154)
Keywords
Focused integration of the mathematical branches of modelling, simulation and optimisation using the example of gas networks, modelling and analysis of complex networks of hyperbolic balance equations, including switches, development of a mixed integer optimisation theory and its algorithmic implementation for complex networks, numerical approximation of algebraically linked PDEs including error management, optimal control of systems with deterministic or stochastic uncertainty
Doctoral degree
Dr. rer. nat.
Course Language
German and English
Programme duration
Approximately 3 years
Application procedure
Applications for doctoral scholarship (6-12 months) can be made at any time within the SFB Transregio 154
Specific conditions
Intensive academic support from two mentors, trans-regional summer and winter schools, regular talks and block courses by guest academics, lecture series adapted to the location and tailored to the thematic focal points of TRR 154, networking, international conference visits, overseas trips, excursions
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Doctoral programme – Mathematics
FAU contact person and information about the programme
Prof. Dr. Frauke Liers
Department of Data Science (DDS)
Professorship of Optimization under Uncertainty & Data Analysis (Prof. Dr. Liers)
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-67151
- Email: frauke.liers@fau.de
Medicinal chemistry of selective GPCR ligands (RTG 1910)
Keywords
Medicinal chemistry, materials research, G-protein coupled receptors, selective receptor ligands, computer chemistry, pharmacology
Doctoral degree
Dr. rer. nat.
Course Language
English
Programme duration
3 years
Application procedure
Vacant posts will be advertised on the research training group website in due course.
Specific conditions
Research training group across different locations (with the University of Regensburg), job pool includes DFG-financed doctoral and postdoctoral posts
FAU contact person and information about the programme
Prof. Dr. Peter Gmeiner
Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy
Chair of Medicinal Chemistry (Prof. Dr. Gmeiner)
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-65547
- Email: peter.gmeiner@fau.de
Dr. Stefan Löber
Department of Chemistry and Pharmacy
Chair of Medicinal Chemistry (Prof. Dr. Gmeiner)
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-65602
- Email: stefan.loeber@fau.de
Modulation of graft-versus-host and graft-versus leukaemia immune responses after allogeneic stem cell transplantation (integrated RTG in TRR 221)
Keywords
Allogeneic stem cell transplantation, transplant immunology, graft-versus-leukaemia effect, graft-versus-host disease, T-cells
Doctoral degree
Dr. rer. nat., Dr. med.
Programme duration
4 years
1 year in the case of a doctoral scholarship for medical doctoral candidates
Course Language
German and English
Applications
Please apply directly to the individual coordinators responsible for each part of the project
Features
Integrated mentoring programme, annual retreat, international symposium organised by students, training workshops, seminars, insight into clinical practice through patient seminars, exchange programmes among participating universities (Würzburg, Regensburg, Erlangen), doctoral scholarship for medical doctoral candidates
Similar doctoral programmes
- Transregio CRC – B-cells:Immunity and autoimmunity (TRR 130)
- Research Training Group 1660 – Key signals of adaptive immune response
- IRTG 1181 – Switching points for resolving inflammation
FAU contact person and information about the programme
Prof. Dr. med. Anita Kremer
Medizinische Klinik 5 - Hämatologie und Internistische Onkologie
Lehrstuhl für Hämatologie / Internistische Onkologie
- Email: anita.kremer@uk-erlangen.de
Novel antiviral approaches from small molecules to immune intervention (RTG 2504)
Keywords
Using and designing antiviral small molecules, immune cell-mediated antiviral effects and antibody-based approaches for fighting persistent virus infections (e.g. HIV, herpes viruses)
Doctoral degree
Dr. rer. nat., Dr. med.
Language of degree programme
English
Programme duration
Dr. rer. nat.: 3 years
Dr. med.: qualification phase in conjunction with medical studies, experimental phase (free semester + semester breaks before and after), evaluation phase in conjunction with studies
Applications
Regular calls for applications:
https://www.virologie.uk-erlangen.de/grk2504/bewerbung/
Contact: grk2504-info@fau.de
Features
International collaboration with the Ragon Institute (Boston, USA), annual retreat, supervision committee for each doctoral candidate, travel grants for conferences, workshops, guest speaker seminars, RTG colloquiums with representatives from industry, PR work
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Life@FAU – Graduate School for Life Sciences
IRTG 1181 – Switching points for resolving inflammation
FAU contacts and information about the programme
Speaker
Prof. Dr. med. Klaus Überla
phone: +49 9131 85-23563
e-mail: klaus.ueberla@fau.de
Physics Advanced
Keywords
Elite degree programme, physics, integrated doctoral programme, research-orientated, co-operation with the University of Regensburg
Doctoral degree
Dr. rer. nat.
Programme duration
From 3rd/4th semester of Bachelor’s degree programme through to completion of doctoral degree (5.5 + 1.5 years)
Application procedure
Online via the programme website
Specific conditions
Elite Network of Bavaria programme, degree programme with a marked focus on research, special events on topics such as project management, patent law or presentation techniques, the students in the annual intake on the elite degree course spend one year studying together (one semester in Erlangen and one in Regensburg), extensive workshops, option to spend time abroad, teaching language is English
Overlaps
No overlaps with other programmes
FAU contact person and information about the programme
Prof. Dr. Kristina Giesel
Institute of Theoretical Physics
Professur für Theoretische Physik (Prof. Dr. Giesel)
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-28470
- Email: kristina.giesel@gravity.fau.de
Doctoral programme - Mathematics
Keywords
Mathematics and mathematical research as an entity, mathematical and scientific training and advanced training, individual supervision
Doctoral degree
Dr. rer. nat.
Course Language
German and English
Programme duration
Four semesters with the opportunity to extend by 1 year twice
Application procedure
The informal application (see the programme statutes) must include a two-page, brief academic description of the doctoral project signed by both the doctoral candidate and supervisor
Specific conditions
Support with applying for scholarships, help with interdisciplinary networking within FAU and at the international level, intensified contact and
academic exchanges with other doctoral candidates, at least one all-day doctoral colloquium every year, additional certificate if the doctoral candidate
has given two lectures during the doctoral colloquiums or symposiums, participated in two doctoral symposiums, including mini courses, and attended at least two professional soft skills courses offered by the FAU Graduate Centre.
Overlaps
Research Training Group integrated into TRR 154
FAU contact person and information about the programme
QuCoLiMa Integrated Research Training Group (DFG MGK-TRR 306)
Keywords
investigating the quantum collective behaviour of physical systems at the interface of quantum optics and condensed matter, experimental and theoretical physics, correlated light-matter systems, quantum technologies
Doctoral degree
Dr. rer. nat.
Language of degree programme
English
Programme duration
3-4 years
Applications
Online application: www.qucolima.de/rtg/application/
Features
Opportunity to complete lab-rotation internships, different qualification programmes (e.g. monthly doctoral seminar, block lectures, soft-skill-seminars, …), annual summer schools, mentoring programme with two advisors, council of doctoral researchers: an independent platform for young researchers, joint venture between three different universities (FAU Erlangen, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Universität des Saarlandes)
FAU contacts and information about the programme
Prof. Dr. Kai Phillip Schmidt
91058 Erlangen
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-28443
- Email: kai.phillip.schmidt@fau.de
- Website: http://www.theorie1.physik.uni-erlangen.de/people/kaschm/
Switching points for resolving inflammation (DFG MGK-RTG/TFF 1181)
Keywords
Research into molecular switching points for resolving inflammation, arthritis, Crohn’s disease and asthma, highly qualified, translational training, focus on life sciences
Doctoral degree
Dr. rer. nat., Dr. biol. hum., Dr. med., Dr. med. dent.
Course Language
German and English
Programme duration
4 years
1 year in each case with a doctoral scholarship for medical doctoral candidates
Application procedure
Send application documents as a PDF via email to m3direktion@uk-erlangen.de stating the desired sub-projects.
Specific conditions
Mentoring, “jour fixe” every two weeks, training workshops, seminars, public relations, financial support, 5 doctoral scholarships for medical doctoral candidates each year, annual retreat of the SFB/Integrated Research Training Group 1181
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Transregio SFB -B-cells: Immunity and Autoimmunity (TRR 130)
Research Training Group 1660 – Key signals of adaptive immune response
FAU contact person and information about the programme
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Mario Zaiss
Department of Medicine 3
Chair of Medicine III (Prof. Dr. Schett)
- Phone number: +49 9131 85-33794
- Email: mario.zaiss@fau.de
RENPRO: Regensburg Erlangen Nephrology Program (SFB/TRR 374)
Keywords
Kidney research, physiology and pathophysiology, tubular system and intersitium, translational projects, new treatment goals, fundamental research
Doctoral degree
Dr. rer. nat., Dr. med., Dr. hum. biol.
Language of degree program
English, also German if there are only German-speaking participants
Program duration
3-4 years (PhD)
How to apply
For further information, please contact Dr. Michaela Kritzenberger.
Special features
RENPRO is a customized training program that focuses on renal research. The RENPRO modules focus on content specific to renal research that expands and develops students’ qualifications. Participation is mandatory for the doctoral candidates in TRR 374. Further information about the training program
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Interdisciplinary Center for Clinical Research (IZKF)
FAU contacts and information about the program
Planar Carbon Lattices - PCL (DFG funded RTG 2861)
Keywords
Precision synthesis, graphene nanoribbons, 2D polymers, covalent-organic frameworks (COFs), high-resolution spectroscopy, first-principles calculations
Doctoral degree
Dr. rer. nat.
Language of degree program
English
Program duration
3 – 3.5 years
How to apply
The Research Training Group on Planar Carbon Lattices (RTG2861-PCL) currently has openings for Doctoral Researchers / PhD students. You can find further information on the homepage of the research training group.
Special features
Joint program with TU Dresden; interdisciplinary topic bridging synthetic chemistry, physical chemistry, solid-state physics, and theory; training program includes exchange Erlangen-Dresden, research visits, lab rotations, access to courses in Erlangen and Dresden; summer schools
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GS EAM
FAU contact and information about the program
Prof. Dr. Janina Maultzsch (Deputy scientific coordinator/Spokesperson)
Information about the program