Law, economics and social sciences

Keywords: Human rights, transnational economic relations, corporate responsibility, labour migration, sustainability, digital transformation Doctorate: Dr. jur., Dr. rer. pol., Dr. phil. Language of degree program: English Program duration: 4 years Special features: The international doctoral program ‘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 program covers a wide range of topics and methods in its curriculum, and candidates profit from intense supervision by university lecturers at FAU, as well as the partner universities in Bayreuth and Würzburg. FAU contact person and information about the program: Prof. Dr. Markus Krajewski Information about the research training group

Keywords: forensic computer science, cybercrime, criminal law, criminal procedure law, digital traces Doctoral title: Dr.-Ing., Dr. jur. Language of degree program German and English Program 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. How to apply: Via the RTG homepage (cybercrime.fau.de). Special features: The special feature of this program 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 contacts and information about the program: Felix Freiling (speaker) and Hans Kudlich (deputy speaker) Information about the research training group

Keywords: Aging and technology, nutrition in old age, physical frailty, adaptation in old age, dementia, depression in old age Doctoral title: Dr. rer. nat., Dr. rer. biol. hum. Language of degree program: German and English Program duration: 2 to 3 years, depending on the doctoral degree sought How to apply: Admission via the primary supervisor of the doctoral thesis, if they are also a member of the structured program or the Interdisciplinary Center for Gerontology. Direct applications are not possible. Special features: The doctoral program does not award any scholarships itself, but actively supports doctoral candidates in their applications. FAU contacts and information about the program: Prof. Dr.  Frieder R.  Lang Information about the program

Keywords: Physical activity, training, health, exercise therapy, public health Doctoral title: Dr. phil. Language of degree program: German Program duration: Until the completion of the doctorate How to apply: The contacts are the coordinators and spokespersons of the doctoral program. Please note that the structured doctoral program is not a degree program with an annual application process. This is a support program for doctoral students at the Department of Sport Science and Sport. FAU contacts: Dr. Annalena Möhrle Eva Lorenz Information about the program

Keywords: Evidence-based economic research, evaluation of policy measures, applied economic research, laboratory and field experiments, microeconomics Doctoral title: Dr. rer. pol. Language of degree program: English Program duration: 3 to 4 years How to apply: Through an online application tool managed by the Munich Graduate School of Economics. Detailed application requirements can be found on the website. Special features: Cooperation (EBE is a joint venture between the universities of Munich, Erlangen-Nuremberg, and Regensburg, generously funded by the Elite Network of Bavaria), methodological focus, structured study plan, networking events, secure employment: 75% TV-L E 13 position, travel expenses for conferences, exchange visits, and summer schools, start-up funding, support for language courses, gender equality funds, soft skills courses Information about the program

Keywords: Labor market research, economics, sociology, social sciences, policy advice, econometrics Doctoral title: Dr. rer. pol. Language of degree program English Program duration: 3 years (+ 1 year under certain conditions) How to apply: To Dr. Sandra Huber Special features: Scholarship of €1,600/month; €150/month for conferences, summer schools, research stays; each doctoral candidate is supported by a mentor from the IAB Points of contact at FAU: Prof. Dr. Claus Schnabel Professor Martin Abraham Information about the program

Keywords: Sociological theory, sociology of work and organizations, comparative social analysis, education and career, culture and communication, methods of empirical social research Doctoral title: Dr. phil. Language of degree program German Program duration: 3 to 4 years How to apply: Contact the professors responsible for the individual areas directly: Sociological theory: Professor Silke Steets Sociology of work and organizations: Prof. Dr. Rainer Trinczek Comparative social analysis: Professor Dr. Ingrid Artus Education and career: Prof. Dr. Renate Liebold Culture and communication: Professor Silke Steets Methods of empirical social research: Prof. Dr. Nicole Saam, Prof. Dr. Renate Liebold Special features: Opportunity to participate in a wide range of courses and advanced seminars Point of contact at FAU: Professor Ingrid Artus Information about the program

Keywords: Arbeit im Wandel, Customer Insights, Steuern und Steuerpolitik, Versicherungen und Risiko, Digitalisierung der Wirtschaft, Energiemärkte und Energiesystemanalyse, Gesundheit Doktortitel: Dr. rer. pol. Programmdauer: 3 bis 5 Jahre Bewerbung: Bitte suchen Sie sich zunächst einen Betreuer/eine Betreuerin innerhalb der FAU/Institute FAU-Ansprechpartner: Bitte suchen Sie sich einen Professor innerhalb der Institute Informationen zur Graduiertenschule

Keywords: Human rights, ethics, medicine, the elderly, autonomy, medical law Doctoral title: Dr. phil., Dr. med., Dr. jur. Language of degree program: German Program duration: 3.5 years How to apply: Information about any new calls for applications is available on the group’s website. Special features: No strict time limit, financial support from the Josef and Luise Kraft Foundation (Munich), mentoring with tandem supervision by two people (interdisciplinary), cooperation with various institutions: Center for Human Rights Erlangen-Nuremberg (CHREN), Clinical Ethics Committee at Uniklinikum Erlangen (KEK), etc. Points of contact at FAU and information about the program: Prof. Dr. med. Andreas Frewer, M.A. Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Heiner Bielefeldt Dipl.-Pol. Sabine Klotz Information about the program