Overview

The doctoral program in Biomolecules: Structure-Function-Dynamics is hosted by the Göttingen Center for Molecular Biosciences (GZMB) and is conducted jointly by the University of Göttingen, the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, the Max Planck Institute for Experimental Medicine, and the German Primate Center.

Features

The research-oriented program is taught in English and open to students who hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in the biosciences, chemistry, physics, medicine, or related fields.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Extended methods courses

Colloquia and research lectures

A progress seminar

Journal clubs

Professional skills courses

Language courses

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Göttingen, Germany

Disciplines

Biology View 35 other PhDs in Biology in Germany

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Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's and Bachelor's certificates and transcripts

Statement by (prospective) supervisor (see here (pdf) for further information)

Doctoral student’s declaration (can be found in the application for admission form)

English proficiency certificates (min. level C1, i.e. IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 110),

short abstract of your PhD thesis (1/2 to 1 A4-page) (only required for applicants to Molecular Biology of Cells, Cellular and Molecular Physiology of the Brain and Systems Neuroscience)

optionally: certificates of other relevant examinations (e.g. GRE, reference letters, if available)

If your documents are in a language other than German or English, you will need to include copies of an official translation (into German or English) as well.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

Semester fee: 466 Euro

Living costs

Göttingen

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

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