Courses are held in English.
Open PhD positions are advertised weekly and submission of applications is possible throughout the year. Admission rounds will take place regularly.
The Heidelberg Biosciences International Graduate School (HBIGS) focuses on the highly dynamic research areas which are especially strong in Heidelberg and are at the forefront of biosciences:
PhD students will work independently under the supervision of a principal investigator.
After being accepted for a specific PhD project, students will attend the three-week Core Course.
As members of the graduate school, they will:
None
Approx. 150 EUR
Living expenses in Heidelberg are estimated at around 550-800 EUR per month, depending on lifestyle. Rent for an apartment off campus will cost approx. 300-500 EUR. For those wishing to live on campus, it is possible to apply for an "all-inclusive service package high-tech plus" offered by student services at approx. 3,650 EUR per year for prospective students. The package covers accommodation, meals, health insurance, public transport, a personal computer and Internet access.
PhD positions are paid and will cover all living expenses.
The minimum requirement for admission into the graduate school is a university degree from an internationally accredited university which would allow the applicant to enter a PhD programme in biosciences in the country where the degree was awarded. Depending on the country, this may be a Master's, "Licentiate", or "Diplom" in natural sciences or equivalent.
All candidates must be proficient in English.
For non-native speakers, proficiency must be confirmed by a TOEFL (paper-based: 570+, computer-based: 230+, Internet-based: 90+), IELTS (band 6.5+), or the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE).
Candidates who took part in an undergraduate programme in which the language of instruction was English are asked to provide a suitable certificate from their faculty.
Open PhD positions are advertised weekly and submission of applications is possible throughout the year. Admission rounds will take place regularly.
Only via online application system:
http://www.hbigs.uni-heidelberg.de/main_application.html
See: "Costs of living"
The HBIGS Career Development Service provides all HBIGS students with information and support for career orientation and individual career planning for the next career step after the PhD and prepares graduates for premium positions in academia and beyond.
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