Sport science

FAU offers the following doctoral degree programs in sport science. Click on the tab for further information, links and points of contact.

  • 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:
  • Information about the program
Doctoral program in Gerontology at the ICA (Interdisciplinary Center for Aging Research)
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
Doctoral program in Physical Activity and Health at the ISS (Institute of Sport Science and Sport)
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