Fellowships in structured doctoral programs

Fellowships in LGF research training groups
Regular calls for application

General information

The University of Heidelberg has more than 30 structured doctoral programs in all disciplines that are funded through a variety of sources. Depending on the kind of program, fellowships are granted only at the outset of the program or throughout its duration.

You will find some background information about structured programs as well as a list of the programs with contact information here:
► Ways of pursuing your doctorate

Fellowships in LGF research training groups

The Graduate Academy regularly supports research training groups with fellowships funded through the LGF program.
► Current Calls for Application

Regular calls for application

The following structured doctoral programs regularly invite applications for doctoral fellowships:

Graduate Schools

•  Heidelberg Graduate School of Fundamental Physics
•  Heidelberg Biosciences International Graduate School (HBIGS)
•  Heidelberg Graduate School of Mathematical and Computational Methods for the Sciences (MathComp)

Clusters of Excellence

• "Asia and Europe": Graduate Program for Transcultural Studies

DFG Research Training Groups

• List of DFG Research Training Groups

Other structured doctoral programs

• German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ): Helmholtz International Graduate School for Cancer Research
• International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Astronomy and Cosmic Physics at the University of Heidelberg
• International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Precision Tests of Fundamental Symmetries
• International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Quantum Dynamics in Physics, Chemistry and Biology
• International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Successful Dispute Resolution in International Law