General Information

Doctoral Studies at the University of Jena

You find information on the doctorate exam regulations here.

PhD students need to apply first to the faculty for acceptance. The application process includes the completion of an application form. Certification and reports in the form of copies of academic degree papers (which must be certified in the case of external applicants) must be provided along with the application form, as proof of fulfilment of the prerequisites for admission. You will find the application forms on the websites of the faculties or you can get them from the LGSA coordination office.
The decision to accept or reject the application is to be given to the applicant in writing. (certificate of acceptance / Annahmebescheinigung).

With the certificate of acceptance students can apply for the enrolment as Doctoral student (Immatrikulation). Foreign students have to apply at the International Office.
(For the detailed application procedure at university please contact the LGSA Coordinator.)
German students can find information and forms for the "Antrag auf Einschreibung als Promotionsstudent/in" here.

Opening of the doctoral examination procedures:
The written application to open the doctoral examination procedures is to be given to the Dean of the faculty. You will find informations on that in the courses of examination for doctoral candidates (see below).

Please note:
The texts of the courses of examination for doctoral candidates below are only for information. The legally binding versions are only available in the office of the dean of each faculty.

• Faculty of Biology and Pharmacy:

      - Course of Examination for Doctoral Candidates (English version)
      - Course of Examination for Doctoral Candidates (German version and attachments)
       - Link to the Forms

• Faculty of Physics and Astronomy:

      - Course of Examination for Doctoral Candidates (English version)
      - Course of Examination for Doctoral Candidates (German version)
       - Link to the Forms

• Faculty of Chemistry and Earth Sciences:

      - Course of Examination for Doctoral Candidates (English version)
      - Course of Examination for Doctoral Candidates (German version)
       - Link to the Forms

• School of Mathematics and Computer Science:

      - Course of Examination for Doctoral Candidates (English version)
      - Course of Examination for Doctoral Candidates (German version)

Jena Graduate Academy

The Jena Graduate Academy was established in June 2006 in order to assure optimal conditions in research training for PhD students at the University of Jena in line with the highest international standards. You will find the new study program of the Graduate Academy here .

Jena International Graduate School of Molecular Medicine (JSMM)

The Jena International Graduate School of Molecular Medicine (JSMM) as umbrella organisation combines and coordinates three international PhD programs:
•  The Leibniz Graduate School on Ageing and Age-Related Diseases
•  The SFB604 Graduate Program on Multifunctional Signaling Proteins
•  Graduate Program of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Clinical Research (IZKF)

Christiane-Nüsslein-Vollhard-Foundation

Foundation for the support of femal scientists with children:
The grants of the Christiane-Nüsslein-Vollhard-Foundation (CNV) are aimed at excellent beginning scientists in the field of experimental natural sciences, who see their chosen career threatened by the additional responsibility of caring for one or more children. The CNV-Foundation sponsors female researchers of all nationalities, conducting graduate or post-doctoral research at a German university or research institute.

Further information

For all informal questions please contact:

Dr. Claudia Müller
Leibniz Graduate School on Ageing
Beutenbergstraße 11
D - 07745 Jena, Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 3641 656340
Fax: +49 (0) 3641 656335
CKMueller at fli-leibniz.de