Overview

Features

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf is integrated into an international scientific network through close cooperation and numerous research projects.

Programme Structure

Research topics and projects include:

Mechanistic systems modelling of plant environmental adaptation and CAM photosynthesis engineering
Control of amyloid formation via ß-hairpin molecular recognition features
Dynamic dialogue modelling
Deciphering biomolecular structure and dynamics
The motor representation of sensory experience
Decision making: from neurochemical mechanisms to network dynamics to behaviour
Engineering perennial barleySymplasmic pores for plant cell-to-cell communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Düsseldorf, Germany

Disciplines

Mathematics Natural Sciences View 11 other PhDs in Mathematics 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

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80

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally you need to hold an excellent master's or diploma degree in the appropriate field.
For an individual doctorate, you need to specify your own PhD research topic or apply for a specific research topic offered by a professor.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
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EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

social contribution fee: €321 per semester

Living costs

Düsseldorf

Germany

996 - 1318 EUR / month

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