GSLS Doctoral Program Fellowships for International Students in Germany, 2014

GSLS Fellowships

Timeline:

30 September 2013: Deadline for applications. Screening begins.
27 - 29 November 2013: Video interviews for international applicants
2 December 2013: Live interviews for applicants who can join us in Würzburg
1 January through 30 June 2014: Fellows join the GSLS and begin their PhD project

We offer

an international (working language English) and widely visible research environment
three years of tax-free personal fellowship (1468 EUR/month)
your own research grant covering research expenses of your PhD project and travel money to attend conferences (5000 EUR/year)
the freedom to choose your lab, project and mentors - provided that there is mutual agreement - in one of the sections of the GSLS
continuous supervision and mentoring by a thesis committee of three principal investigators (including a special mentoring program for female doctoral researchers)
a strong network of peers
advanced scientific and professional skills training
MD/PhD program for medical graduates

We expect

passion for research and practical experience in this area
a clear understanding of what you want to work on
an excellent university degree obtained within the last two years, usually an M.Sc. or German Diploma; if graduation is expected by January 2014 you are welcome to apply; exceptional candidates holding an Honours B.Sc. may join after a qualification period
proven excellent oral and written English proficiency (this will also be assessed during interview) and willingness to learn basic German (training provided)
eagerness to work in an interdisciplinary and international environment.

Application for the GSLS fellowships works as follows:

Register online at registration link, please follow the guidelines. If you have any technical problems, please contact uwgs-it@uni-wuerzburg.de.
Carefully fill out the application form and upload all required documents.
Application deadline: 30 September 2013
Notification about whether or not you are invited for an interview will be sent out by the end of October 2013.
Do not ask your referees to send letters right now. Only ask your referees AFTER a notification that you were invited for an interview AND wait for our instructions. In this way we avoid hundreds of letters that are written in vain.
Selected applicants from Europe (or travelling in Europe at that time) will be invited for an interview in Würzburg in November/December 2013 (travel subsidies available). International applicants from outside Europe will be interviewed by video conferencing.