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academics.com will help you make the most of Germany's superb range of PhD opportunities. Find key information on structured programmes and the pros and cons of a traditional PhD, along with valuable advice on making applications and financing your studies.

University-based doctoral degree courses
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University-Based Doctoral Degree Courses and Programmes
The clear organisational structure of a university-based doctoral degree course offers security and the option of already working in one's chosen career while completing a PhD. »
DFG research training groups
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DFG Research Training Groups
A doctoral scholarship in a research training group guarantees fully financed training in excellent, small research groups. »
Structured doctoral programmes
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Structured Doctoral Programmes
Structured doctoral programmes offer a fixed curriculum with individual support, defined duration and regular funding. The choices in Germany are numerous - an overview. »
The traditional doctorate
The Traditional Doctorate
For doctoral candidates from abroad, a traditional PhD requires a great deal of initiative, autonomy and tenacity. »
Financing your PhD
Financing Your PhD
Doctoral degree courses are free of charge in Germany, but candidates still have to find ways to cover the cost of living during the doctorate. »
A doctoral degree in germany
A Doctorate Degree in Germany
25 000 doctoral students graduate from one of approximately 120 higher education institutions every year. »
The person behind the scientist
Jena School for Microbial Communication
The JSMC is an excellent example of how PhD students become part of a functioning, collaborative research network in the process of their doctorate. »
Going to germany for a doctorate
Going to Germany for a Doctorate
Three international doctoral candidates tell us what attracted them to Germany as a research location. »
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Graduate School of Excellence advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Graduate School for advanced Manufacturing Engineering (GSaME)
Our goal is to develop sustainable scientific fundamentals in manufacturing engineering. »
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PhD scholarships and fellowships
2. September 2010
PhD positions in platforms for product and production
DTU: PhD positions in platforms for product and production »
2. September 2010
Researchers at the PHD Student or Postdoc level for the Automation of Logic Group
Max-Planck-Institut für Informatik: Researchers at the PHD Student or Postdoc level for the Automation of Logic Group »
30. August 2010
Doctoral Position in Mathematical Statistics
University of Heidelberg: Doctoral Position in Mathematical Statistics »
26. August 2010
PhD (m/f) in the field of geophysical turbulence
Max Planck Institute for Meteorology: PhD (m/f) in the field of geophysical turbulence »
26. August 2010
20 PH.D. Positions in the Collaborative Research Center "Interaction Modeling in Mechanized Tunneling"
Ruhr-University Bochum: 20 PH.D. Positions in the Collaborative Research Center "Interaction Modeling in Mechanized Tunneling" »
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