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Welcome to the Spemann Graduate School of Biology and Medicine (SGBM)!

SGBM is an international and multidisciplinary graduate program. Its ultimate goal is to enable doctoral researchers to assimilate knowledge and techniques from various disciplines as well as combine basic with translational research, biotechnology and drug development.

To achieve this goal, SGBM relies on the expertise of internationally renowned scientists - Principal Investigators - who, besides being members of this program, also lead or actively participate in numerous collaborating research initiatives at the University of Freiburg, i.e. Excellence Clusters, Collaborative Research Centers, and other structured graduate programs.

SGBM doctoral fellows work in high-profile research environments across disciplines grouped in seven research areas . They attend lectures, seminars, workshops, regional and international meetings as well as annual retreats. Moreover, fellows have the opportunity to actively participate in the organization of scientific and social events that are part of the curriculum. The entire program is run in English.

The University of Freiburg has a longstanding tradition in excellence and several Nobel laureates have been associated with this university, as can be seen in this brochure (in German).

Graduate Centre

If you are a doctoral candidate at the University of Freiburg, here is your central service point. The Graduate Centre (GraCe) offers transdisciplinary advising, qualification and financial support. Guided by the intention to create the best possible conditions for doctoral research at the university. The advisory board, which has an eye on these conditions, therefore includes representatives from all faculties – and the doctoral candidates themselves. Because this is also an important objective for us: giving doctoral candidates a strong voice. You can find some of our services here:

• qualification programme with 70 to 80 courses and workshops per year
• counselling for doctoral candidates on all questions concerning doctoral studies, advising on funding options as well as conflict counselling
• state graduate funding programme and GraCe travel scholarships
• information on the topics of good research practice , supervision culture as well as the supervision award

Get to know more services and our team here .

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International phd program in computational neuroscience and neurotechnology.

The Bernstein Center Freiburg (BCF) offers a multi-disciplinary, international PhD program in Computational Neuroscience and Neurotechnology. PhD students from different backgrounds in natural sciences, mathematics, engineering sciences or computer science are provided with a thorough scientific and methodological basis in computational neuroscience and neurotechnology for an academic or application-oriented career. The PhD program is open to students from Germany and abroad.

Key features of the PhD program

Membership in the program provides

• basic training in Computational Neuroscience and Neurotechnology, as well as other related fields
• opportunities for scientific exchange with other senior and junior scientists
• opportunities to team up with other neuroscience research labs in Freiburg
• access to the Computational Neuroscience community in Germany  

How to apply?

There are several ways to join the PhD Program:

• Apply directly to one of our open positions in research projects of the BCF or directly contact one of the BCF members whose research you are interested in..
• Join us by applying to the Spemann Graduate School of Biology & Medicine . Instructions on how to apply are detailed on the SGBM website .
• Provide your own funding, e.g. through a DAAD fellowship, a scholarship from the Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes  or from the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds . For these fellowships you typically need to submit a research proposal together with a potential supervisor. Please check the websites of the BCF members to find out whose research interests you most. You should contact that person directly and ask whether he/she is willing to discuss a possible project with you, to supervise your PhD thesis, and to support your funding application.

Rules and Regulations

• More information about the Rules and Regulations of the PhD program in Computational Neuroscience and Neurotechnology
• More information about the Doctoral Degree at the Faculty of Biology , the Doctoral Degree at the Faculty of Engineering , and the Doctoral Degree at the Faculty of Economics and Behavioural Sciences

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The Graduate School

The Graduate School (GS) sits within the  Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources  at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg.  

  First established in 2002, the Graduate School is committed to helping doctoral students to become strategic researchers, motivated self-managers, excellent communicators, and capable interdisciplinary collaborators, fit for continuing in academic and alternative-academic roles.

 The goals of the Graduate School (GS) are to:

• Provide support to GS-members on their Ph.D. journeys
• Foster science communication
• Increase the visibility of the Faculty's research
• Enhance inter and transdisciplinary research and collaboration

To achieve these goals we have developed a variety of formats, including peer coaching, workshops and events .

You can participate in all Graduate School events and workshops and benefit from being part of our vibrant community. There is no obligation to participate in any activities or workshops. You are free to select the events and workshops that best suit your needs.

Find out what could be interesting for you and stay up-to-date by using our Calendar .

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Haifa Debouk is our Managing Director, and Esther Muschelknautz supports her as Coordinator. 

We are recruiting doctoral researchers

Please check in the “ How to apply ” section for more information on the application process. Relevant dates for the recruitment process are provided on the right hand side of our webpage.

Deadline: June 21 st , 2024

Welcome to the International Max Planck Research School for Immunobiology, Epigenetics, and Metabolism (IMPRS-IEM) – a joint international PhD program of the Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics and the University of Freiburg. The research carried out at IMPRS-IEM focuses on diverse questions in the fields of:

EPIGENETICS METABOLISM BIOPHYSICS CELL BIOLOGY BIOCHEMISTRY PROTEOMICS BIOINFORMATICS FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS

We offer talented doctoral researchers excellent training opportunities in the fields of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Biophysics, Epigenetics and Metabolism. Scientific education in a first-class environment supports their development into outstanding young scientists.

Our doctoral researchers receive employment contracts according to the guidelines by the Max Planck Society for the duration of their PhD research. The payment is sufficient to cover the monthly living costs in Freiburg. There are no tuition fees.

The IMPRS program is managed by the IMPRS office in collaboration with the two IMPRS Spokespersons and the members of the Graduate Committee. We currently have 55 students from 25 countries . We are also very proud of our growing alumni group, which comprises more than 117 graduates .

What we offer

One of the distinctive aspects of our program is a rotation period . Doctoral researchers spend one month each in three different laboratories before starting their PhD project. This is an important step towards identifying a suitable laboratory for their PhD thesis, as it allows them to experience three distinct lab environments and provides further insight into particular research topics. The rotations are also a chance for group leaders to ascertain which doctoral researcher will be the best fit for their groups. Finally, this rotation phase enhances communication and networking within the Institute.

After the rotation period, doctoral researchers join the lab in which they will carry out their PhD work. The PhD project constitutes the core of the scientific training. IMPRS doctoral researches benefit from the supervision of the respective group leader, interactions within the laboratory and collaborations within and outside the MPI-IE. The progress of all IMPRS doctoral researchers is regularly monitored by their thesis advisory committees (TACs).

A broad curriculum complements the laboratory training. This additional training program covers three major aspects - advanced scientific training, transferable career-critical skills and networking. In particular, we offer courses that relate to:

• Advanced scientific methods e.g. bioinformatics, statistics, imaging
• Critical analysis of scientific literature
• Scientific Writing
• Scientific Presentation
• Good Scientific Practice
• Career Development

We strongly encourage participation in the annual PhD retreat organized by the PhD representatives. Furthermore, we support doctoral researchers' attendance at regional symposia and international scientific conferences and provide advice for future career planning.

PhD Programs

Phd program computational neuroscience & neurotechnology.

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Joint Doctoral Programs

Research has an impact beyond borders: By opting for a Joint Doctoral program, doctoral candidates will be able to plan and implement their doctoral studies with a global perspective from the very beginning. Doctoral candidates participating in such a program will pursue their doctorate at the University of Freiburg and at a partner university. Doctoral candidates in Medicine can opt for Nagoya University in Japan or the University of Adelaide in Australia. In Chemistry and Pharmacy, the program is jointly offered with the University of Adelaide, Australia.

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Master's Programs

List of all 131 master degree programs.

• Ancient Civilization Studies Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Ancient Near Eastern Studies Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Applied Physics Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Applied Political Science Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Archaeological Sciences Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Art History Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Biochemistry and Biophysics Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Biology Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Biology Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Biomedical Sciences (Continuing Education Program) Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• British and North American Cultural Studies Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Business Administration (Public and Non-Profit-Management) Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Catholic Theology Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Catholic Theology Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Extension subject (120 ECTS credits)
• Catholic Theology Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Extension subject (90 ECTS credits)
• Catholic Welfare Studies and Ethics Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Chemistry Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Chemistry Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Chinese Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Classical Cultures Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Classical Philology Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Comparative History of Modern Age Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Computer Science Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Computer Science Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Extension subject (120 ECTS credits)
• Computer Science Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Economic Science Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Economic Science Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Extension subject (120 ECTS credits)
• Economics (MEP) Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Economics (VWL) Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Educational Science – Teaching and Learning Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Embedded Systems Engineering Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• English Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• English Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Extension subject (120 ECTS credits)
• English Literatures and Literary Theory Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Environmental Governance Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Environmental Sciences Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Ethnography and Cultural Analysis Master of Arts (M.A.)
• European Literatures and Cultures Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Forest Sciences Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• French Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• French Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Extension subject (120 ECTS credits)
• French Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Extension subject (90 ECTS credits)
• Gender Studies Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Geography Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Geography of Global Change Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Geology Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• German Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• German Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Extension subject (120 ECTS credits)
• German Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Extension subject (90 ECTS credits)
• German as a Foreign and Second Language/Intercultural Literature Studies Master of Arts (M.A.)
• German Literature Master of Arts (M.A.)
• German-French Journalism Master of Arts (M.A.)
• German-French Law Master of Laws (LL.M.)
• Global Urban Health (Continuing Education Program) Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Greek Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Greek Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Extension subject (120 ECTS credits)
• Greek Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Extension subject (90 ECTS credits)
• History Master of Arts (M.A.)
• History Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• History Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Extension subject (120 ECTS credits)
• History Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Extension subject (90 ECTS credits)
• Hydrology Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Intercutural Studies - Germany and France. Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Interdisciplinary Anthropology Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Interdisciplinary Ethics Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Interdisciplinary Health Promotion (Continuing Education Program) Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• International Economic Relations Master of Arts (M.A.)
• International Taxation (Continuing Education Program) Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Islamic Studies – Modern Islamic World Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Italian Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Italian Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Extension subject (120 ECTS credits)
• Italian Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Extension subject (90 ECTS credits)
• Jewish Studies Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Latin Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Latin Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Extension subject (120 ECTS credits)
• Latin Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Extension subject (90 ECTS credits)
• Law Master of Laws (LL.M.)
• Law Legum Master postgraduate degree program (LL.M.)
• Licentiate Program in Catholic Theology Licentiatus Theologiae (Lic. theol.)
• Linguistics – Language, Communication, Cognition Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Magister Catholic Theology Magister Theologiae – 1 field degree program
• Mathematics Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Mathematics Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Extension subject (120 ECTS credits)
• Mathematics Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Extension subject (90 ECTS credits)
• Mathematics Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Mathematics in Data and Technology Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Media and Cultural Research Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Medical Sciences – Cardiovascular Research Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Medieval and Early Modern Studies Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Microsystems Engineering Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Mikrosystemtechnik (taught in German) Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Modern China Studies Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Modern German Literature, Culture, Media Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Molecular Medicine Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Musicology Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Neuroscience Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Nursing Sciences Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Palliative Care (Continuing Education Program) Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Periodontology and Implant Therapy (continuing education program) Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Pharmaceutical Sciences Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Philosophy Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Philosophy/Ethics Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Physical Education Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Physics Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Physics Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Extension subject (120 ECTS credits)
• Physics Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Extension subject (90 ECTS credits)
• Physics Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Political Science Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Political Science Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Political Science Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Extension subject (120 ECTS credits)
• Psychology Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Psychology: Clinical psychology and psychotherapy Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Religious Studies Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Romance languages and literatures Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Russia Studies – Literature, History, and German–Russian Cultural Contact Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Russian Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Russian Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Extension subject (120 ECTS credits)
• Russian Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Extension subject (90 ECTS credits)
• Scandinavian Literary and Cultural History Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Slavic Studies Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Social and Cultural Anthropology Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Social Sciences Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Sociology Master of Arts (M.A.)
• Solar Energy Engineering (Continuing Education Program) Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Spanish Master of Education (M.Ed.)
• Spanish Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Extension subject (120 ECTS credits)
• Spanish Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Extension subject (90 ECTS credits)
• Sports Science – Applied Human Movement Studies Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Sustainable Materials Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Sustainable Systems Engineering Master of Science (M.Sc.)
• Taxation (Continuing Education Program) Master of Arts (M.A.)

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PhD programmes @unifr

The University of Fribourg provides its PhD students with a wide range of postgraduate programmes and advanced training opportunities. These offer optimal conditions for improving individual competences, for networking and for further planning of the PhD students' future careers.

In addition to the internal university programmes, there are further inter-university programmes for PhD students.  If you are interested in participating in the programmes/continuing education opportunities, please contact the respective coordinator directly.

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PhD programmes CUSO

With its structured PhD programmes , the CUSO (Conférence des Universités de Suisse occidentale - Conference of the Universities of Western Switzerland) aims to consolidate and improve the supervision and training of PhD students at its universities. In addition to the subject-specific programmes, the CUSO offers diverse programmes for interdisciplinary skills.

PhD programmes swissuniversities

swissuniversities  supports the work in the universities within the framework of the P-1 programme Promoting the mobility of PhD students and further development of the 3rd cycle (2021-2024) On behalf of the Confederation, it also awards financial grants for "Cotutelle de thèse" (PhD partnership) projects or PhD partnerships .