How to Apply

The six steps to a successful submission

Application to our PhD program is a six-step process, administered through our online application portal as outlined below.

  1. Check whether you are eligible to apply to our PhD program (more)
  2. Register at our online application portal between October 01, 2023 and November 15, 2023 (registration page).
  3. Login at application portal and name/invite two referees
  4. Fill out application form
  5. Upload all required documents (more)
  6. Submit your application no later than November 15, 2023

 

6 steps to submission
The six steps to a successful submission, schematic

 

As soon as your referees submit a letter of recommendation, we will send you a confirmatory email. We will also confirm successful submission of your application through email.
Please keep in mind that we can only accept complete applications submitted through our online application portal. Please do not send applications to the coordination office via postal services or email. We are not able to accept those application and they will not be returned.

Should you run into difficulties when filing your application, please send an email to our coordination office.

 

Available projects - Who will recruit students in the upcoming round of application?

Timeline of application/selection process 2023/2024:

  • Online application platform will open on October 01, 2023
  • Closing date for submission of your application is November 15, 2023 (24:00 Central European Time)
  • Letters of invitation to online panel interviews and letters of rejection typically will be emailed by end of December, 2023
  • Panel interviews will be held online soon thereafter.
  • Shortlisted candidates who passed the panel interviews will be invited to Munich beginning of March 2024
  • We expect selection to be completed by mid-April 2024
  • Accepted candidates should start their thesis research no later than October 01, 2024 (which will give enough time to apply for a visa if required).

A list of faculty who plan to recruit a student in the upcoming round of recruitment can be found here. In the application form, you will be asked to name up to five groups from the list that you find most interesting.