Overview

Key Features

The Integrated Graduate School Solvation Science programme from Ruhr University Bochum is an education and training program for graduate students within RESOLV that supports the early research careers of solvation scientists. Doctoral degrees are granted by the appropriate faculty, which include the departments of chemistry and biochemistry, chemistry and chemical biology, physics, and engineering at Ruhr-Universität Bochum, TU Dortmund University, and Universität Duisburg-Essen.

Both students with an A-Grade Master's degree (iGSS Track I) or with a top-class Bachelor's degree (iGSS Track II) have the chance to work in an inspiring and interdisciplinary research environment. The iGSS aims at combining high-profile research and early independence along with internationalization and diversity mainstreaming.

Accreditation

Participating doctoral degree granting programs are individually accredited

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Programme Structure

In the first year of the Research Course of studies, the students are expected to:

develop an individual training and supervision plan jointly with their thesis advisors
attend an introductory lecture to Solvation Science i.e. Biomolecular Simulation or Modeling
complete a scientific writing course that is organized by RESOLV's ECR Board or by the RUB Research School

In the second year:

choose an additional lecture based on their individual training plan
participate in RESOLV retreats and workshops
complete a scientific presentation course that is organized by RESOLV's ECR Board or by the RUB Research School
take part in an international internship of up to 3 months at one of the institutes from the IF Solvation Science or an institute of their choice

In the third year:

give an oral presentation at a RESOLV retreat or workshop
contribute to our Public Outreach activities or: contribute to the organization of RESOLV events

Lecturers

Students may work with one of 50 Scientists including Drs. J. Behler, K. Kampen, G. Clever, V. Däschlein-Gessner, K. F. Domke, S. Ebbinghaus, L. J. Gooßen, M. M Hansmann, M. Havenith, S. Huber, B. List, D. Marx, K. Morgenstern, E. Narevicius, F. Neese, J. Neugenbauer, G. Sadowski, E. Sánchez García, C. Saraceno, L. Schäfer, M. Sulpizi, K.Tschulik, S. R. Walddvogel, X. Wang

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

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All applications are pooled every month and are then sent to an independent selection committee. The application deadline is the 15th of each month.

Language

English

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100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bochum, Germany

Disciplines

Physics Chemistry Natural Sciences View 27 other PhDs in Physics in Germany

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

1.5 GPA or better (German Scale of 1 - 4)

Approximate equivalents:

3.65 GPA or better (International scale, 4 - 2 lowest passing grade) or

92% (100 - 50)

18.25 (20 - 10)

English requirements

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100

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General requirements

M.Sc. holders can directly enter the iGSS traditional Track I program and begin their PhD studies on day 1.
Do you hold a B.Sc. in chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics or engineering? The international Master's program "Molecular Sciences - Spectroscopy and Simulation" (iMOS) offers a two years’ program with the unique chance to acquire cutting-edge skills in laser spectroscopy and microscopy, computer simulation, and quantum chemistry.
Bachelor students can apply for the iGSS Track II program which includes one year of preparatory coursework. Prerequisites from the degree granting department also apply, e.g. excellent 1,5 or 1,0 GPA.
Please review the application procedure on our website: applicants should be in contact with their perspective working group prior to application.

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Tuition Fees

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The degree-granting partner university may charge a social contribution fee of around 350 EUR each 6-month semester. This is not considered a 'tuition'.

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Living costs

Bochum

Germany

680 - 930 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

In addition to our standard PhD funding via year-round application to iGSS:

The next call for the Graduate School Scholarship Program, GSSP, will be open for applications from October 13 - December 7, 2025 for doctoral positions starting est. April 2026 - December 2026. Please see the Jobs & Training section of our website for more information.

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