Course and working language is English. The PhD thesis is written in English.
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The PhD programme in Regenerative Sciences was implemented as a graduate training programme within the Translational Research Center for Regenerative Therapies REBIRTH. REBIRTH and the PhD programme in Regenerative Sciences jointly follow the objective to integrate excellent training with innovative science and experimental as well as clinical medicine.
The development of novel regenerative therapies requires basis knowledge in biomedicine including molecular biology of the eukaryotic (stem) cell, pathomechanisms, and immunobiology. The curriculum also provides knowledge in cellular, genetic and biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, biotechnology, molecular imaging and biomaterials.
The interdisciplinary PhD programme in Regenerative Sciences aims at recruiting students from life sciences, bioinformatics, natural sciences and engineering. Training within the PhD programme is three-fold: students carry out their own research projects, they jointly attend seminars and tutorials on the above-mentioned topics, and they take courses covering individualised curricula tailored to their chosen fields of research, including transferable skills.
The PhD project is the main focus of the programme. Each student accepted into the programme chooses a project offered by a faculty member who becomes his or her PhD supervisor. Each student also has two co-supervisors whose own research foci are closely related to the PhD project but who come from outside the PhD supervisor's department. Progress of the project is monitored through annual meetings between the student and his or her PhD supervisor and two co-supervisors. Furthermore, students have the opportunity to present the current status of their projects to a larger audience at the programme's annual all-student retreat.
Seminars and tutorials on regenerative sciences
During the first two years of the programme seminars and tutorials on all aspects of regenerative sciences are taught on Thursdays between mid-October and mid-February (winter semester) and between mid-April and mid-July (summer semester). Seminars give an overview on a particular topic, whereas in tutorials a paper is presented and discussed. Alternatively, tutorial time is used for lab or ward visits. In the second year, students present methods they are using to each other.
Topics covered during the first semester:
Topics covered during the second semester:
Topics covered during the third semester:
Topics covered during the fourth semester:
Individualised curricula and transferable skills
In addition to the seminars and tutorials on regenerative sciences, students follow an individualised curriculum. This includes:
The PhD programme does not include teaching or work obligations. Teaching opportunities and lab duties depend on the research group where the PhD project is conducted.
Approx. 400 EUR
According to the Student Services Organisation (Studentenwerk Hannover), average living expenses amount to approximately 900 EUR to 1,100 EUR per month. This includes the following costs:
Please note that these are average values that only intend to give you an idea of your living expenses. The real costs vary greatly depending on your personal lifestyle.
Every student receives a stipend or a salary of approx. 1,500–1,700 EUR per month.
In order to be eligible for the programme, you need to hold a Master's degree or equivalent in life or natural sciences, human or veterinary medicine, or in an engineering discipline with a biomedical focus. Furthermore, you need to have wet-lab research experience, be highly motivated, and have a well-documented interest in regenerative sciences.
As the PhD programme in Regenerative Sciences is an international programme, English is the language of instruction. Therefore, an excellent command of English is absolutely necessary.
You can document your English proficiency either by completing a test such as TOEFL or IELTS or by demonstrating that you were already instructed in English at school or university. This documentation is waived for native speakers. Your fluency in English will be assessed during the interview.
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Students can apply for a room in a student residence. Rooms are fully furnished and available from 250 to 300 EUR including Internet access. Private accommodation is also a good option.
Hannover Biomedical Research School (HBRS) – the graduate school at Hannover Medical School to which the PhD programme belongs – offers an annual career day. Among others, HBRS alumni give insight into their careers. Personal advice is given by the PhD programme's coordinator as well as the thesis advisory group.
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