PhD / Doctorate •

Degree

Dr rer nat

Doctoral degree or degree awarded by

Heidelberg University

In cooperation with

Heidelberg University, German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ), Max Planck Institute for Medical Research (MPImF), GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research (GSI)

Teaching language

• English

Languages

Courses are held in English.

Programme duration

6 semesters

Beginning

Only for doctoral programmes: any time

Application deadline

The main application round has a deadline around November. In some years, there is another summer application round with a deadline around May (see website for details).

Tuition fees per semester in EUR

None

Combined Master's degree / PhD programme

Yes

Joint degree / double degree programme

No

Description/content

Structure and Dynamics of Atoms and Molecules, Experimental Methods in Quantum Science, Quantum Dynamics in Complex Systems, Quantum Optics and Photonics, Advanced Quantum Chemistry, Biological Quantum Dynamics, Advanced Quantum Theory, Quantum Matter and Quantum Engineering

Course organisation

Doctoral students in the IMPRS-QD programme pursue research under the supervision of a principal investigator, assisted by a thesis advisory committee. In addition, they are expected to take a minimum of courses or attend seminars, journal clubs, workshops and colloquia. Otherwise, the curriculum is made up individually, in consultation with the student's thesis advisory committee.

International elements

• International guest lecturers
• Projects with partners in Germany and abroad

Special promotion / funding of the programme

• IMPRS

Course-specific, integrated German language courses

No

Course-specific, integrated English language courses

No

Tuition fees per semester in EUR

None

Semester contribution

Approx. 200 EUR

Costs of living

Approx. 1,000 EUR per month

Funding opportunities within the university

Yes

Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

PhD positions are paid and sufficient to cover all living expenses.

Academic admission requirements

Applicants should, as a rule, hold a Master of Science or an equivalent degree. Additional programmes are offered for exceptional candidates who have completed a four-year Bachelor's degree programme. Grades obtained for previous degrees must correspond to a B+ or better. In addition, a Master's thesis is expected. An applicant who has not written a Master's thesis may still be accepted if he or she can prove his or her ability to carry out independent research projects.

Language requirements

Very good oral and written English language skills are expected.

Application deadline

The main application round has a deadline around November. In some years, there is another summer application round with a deadline around May (see website for details).

Submit application to

https://www.mpi-hd.mpg.de/imprs-qd

Possibility of finding part-time employment

The PhD salary is sufficient to cover the cost of living. No additional jobs are necessary.

Accommodation

If desired, accommodation for the first few months will be arranged.

Structured research and supervision

Yes

Research training / discussion

Yes

Career advisory service

Heidelberg University has a Graduate Academy that offers comprehensive support. The Max Planck Society offers further career and soft skill services.

https://www.graduateacademy.uni-heidelberg.de/index_en.html

Support for international students and doctoral candidates

• Specialist counselling
• Visa matters

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