- Description/content
MARA is a university-wide institution spanning all disciplines and faculties that bundles the offers for the promotion of junior scholars.
We accompany and support scholars from the decision to pursue a doctorate to their establishment in an academic or non-academic context. In doing so, we consider the different paths in scientific careers and professional development. We promote the exchange of scientists across disciplinary boundaries and status groups. For this purpose, MARA provides training via inter- and transdisciplinary workshops and seminars and consultation services as well as networking events.
Many workshops are taught in English in order to include international researchers and to enable German doctoral candidates to apply their knowledge in an international setting.
In addition to our trainings and events, we offer a variety of funding opportunities for our members. Our members – doctoral candidates and postdocs at Philipps-Universität Marburg – can apply for financial support through MARA. We regularly offer four lines of funding in the following subject areas: doctoral scholarships, travel assistance, conference funding, and equal opportunities. Detailed information on all funding programmes as well as application opportunities and requirements can be found on our website.
- Faculties
Life and Natural Sciences:
- Business and Economics
- Psychology
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Pharmacy
- Biology
- Geography
- Medicine
Humanities and Social Sciences:
- Law
- Business and Economics
- Social Sciences and Philosophy
- Psychology
- Protestant Theology
- History and Cultural Studies
- German Studies and Arts
- Foreign Languages and Cultures
- Geography
- Education
- Course language
MARA offers events and consultation in German and English.
- Financial support
- Yes
- Structured research and supervision
- No
- Research training / discussion
- Yes
- Career advisory service
- Individual consultation
- Skills development
- Individual writing consultation
- Coaching
- Collegial consultation
- Mentoring
- Support for international students and doctoral candidates
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- Cultural and linguistic preparation
- General services and support for international students and doctoral candidates
Workshop programme, including introductory workshops, advisory services, and interdisciplinary networking
- List of doctoral programmes and other offers
For the members of MARA – doctoral candidates and postdocs of Philipps-Universität Marburg – we offer workshops, networking opportunities, funding, and consultation services.
Philipps-Universität Marburg
© Photo: Christian Stein
Philipps-Universität Marburg is not just a German university steeped in tradition. Founded in 1527, it is also the oldest Protestant university in the world. It has been a place of research and teaching for nearly five centuries. Currently, approx. 22,500 students are studying in Marburg, and international students comprise 19.2% of the student body. With the exception of the engineering sciences, almost all scientific disciplines are represented at Philipps-Universität Marburg. Numerous organisations complement and enrich the university’s range of services. These organisations carry out special research activities or support Philipps-Universität Marburg in the areas of communications, information technologies, and foreign languages.
Total number of students
22,612
International students
19.2%
1,100 Doctoral candidates, members of MARA
330 Postdoctoral scholars, members of MARA
University location
The university is an integral part of the scenic town of Marburg, which lies 100 km north of Frankfurt. Marburg is situated on the Lahn River and is marked by the castle on the hill. With its 80,000 inhabitants (approx. 50,000 in the centre), the town has over 22,500 students and about 4,250 people working for the university. The saying "Other towns have a university; Marburg is a university" reflects the unique historic atmosphere of the city. Wherever you are in town, you are part of a vibrant academic community. Marburg can easily be reached by plane, public transport, or by car. For detailed descriptions of the different routes to Marburg and to find one's way around the town, see: https://www.uni-marburg.de/en/studying/life-at-umr/transport .
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