Overview

In addition, the Graduate School Office organizes events specifically for Young Scientists, like the Young Scientist Retreat. Furthermore, Welcome Days, Business Breakfasts and Journal Clubs at Lunch as well as other networking events are offered.

The HEiKA Graduate School on Functional Materials at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) offer contributes to the continuous deepening of the partnerships and to the development of new cross-disciplinary connections between Doctoral and Postdoctoral Researchers as well the PIs from KIT and Heidelberg University.

Networking Measures

As science is a collaborative activity, networking is key to success. Furthermore, good networking skills provide a gateway to a successful career in academia or industry.

The networking measures connect Young Scientists from different Thrusts and, therefore, from different scientific backgrounds in productive and conducive environments.

The Young Scientists profit from the interdisciplinary competence and at the same time have a chance to build up a professional network that strengthens their position for future opportunities.

Programme Structure

Framework includes:

Development plan

Mentoring

Annual research conferences in rotating subfields of our Cluster

Annual retreats for young researchers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Please note that the Application Portal of the HEiKA Graduate School on “Functional Materials” is open regardless of positions currently advertised

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Karlsruhe, Germany

Disciplines

Materials Science View 14 other PhDs in Materials Science in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Curriculum Vitae

PhD Project description or Abstract of research

Cover Letter (only mandatory if applying for an advertised position)

High school diploma

Bachelor / Undergraduate certificate

Master’s certificate

Transcripts of records bachelor’s degree

Transcripts of records master’s degree

Application photo

Ranking of graduates (in the final year, optional)

University entrance qualification (optional)

APS certificate (for applicants from Vietnam, China, Mongolia)

Publications (e.g. paper, poster) (File Format: .pdf) (optional)

Other documents proving your qualification (e.g. awards, etc.)

Letter of motivation

Name(s) and contact information for references

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Living costs

Karlsruhe

Germany

780 - 1140 EUR / month

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

Funding

The Carl Zeiss Foundation Stipend Program is a part of the HEiKA Graduate school on “Functional Materials”. The program offers 20 stipends for doctoral researchers. Both national and international students can apply. Additionally, stipends for specific research topics may be announced. Furthermore, positions as scientific staff in the groups or at the institutes of the Principal Investigators are frequently advertised.

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