Graduate Students and Doctoral Candidates at the Partner Universities
Research has an impact beyond borders: by opting for a Joint Doctoral program, doctoral candidates from Nagoya University, Japan, and the University of Adelaide, Australia, will be able to plan and implement a substantial part of their PhD studies at the University of Freiburg. Hence, they will equip their research activities with a global perspective from the very beginning. Doctoral candidates and staff members from Nagoya and Adelaide will find further information about the outline of the program in Freiburg here.
The Program at a Glance
By pursuing a Joint Doctoral program doctoral candidates will
- spend at least 12 months at the University of Freiburg and will be awarded a Joint Doctoral Degree by both Freiburg and their home university upon successful completion of their doctoral studies.
- be supported by one supervisor at every participating university throughout their doctorate
- benefit from complementary and groundbreaking research foci with a global perspective
- have access to excellent research facilities at two universities: in Freiburg and at the home institution
- become an associated member of the Spemann Graduate School and will have access to a multidisciplinary course offer and training programs
- qualify for an international working environment and have facilitated access to job markets in Germany
Admission Requirements, Application, and Contact
Joint Doctoral Program in Molecular Medicine Freiburg-Nagoya
Academic Supervision
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Joint Doctoral Program in Molecular Medicine Freiburg-Adelaide
Academic Supervision
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Joint Doctoral Program in Chemistry and Pharmacy Freiburg-Adelaide
Academic Supervision
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Further information for your stay in Freiburg
- Please contact the International Graduate Academy IGA for general information on obtaining a doctoral degree at the University of Freiburg, funding opportunities and scholarships.
- Please visit the Housing website for information on finding housing. Please note that you should try to find accommodation as early as possible.
- Please contact the International Office's Welcome Service for further information about obtaining a residence permit in Germany, or about other non-academic matters pertaining to your stay in Freiburg.
- Please visit the webpages of the Spemann Graduate School of Biology and Medicine (SGBM) for further information about their course offers and training program.