PhD Programme

The IMPRS-UFAST offers a structured doctoral programme which combines thesis research with a varied programme of academic training and skills development opportunities. Students will focus on a research project in a chosen area which they will largely work on independently guided by their supervisor. Further opportunities for teamwork and discussions exit in the working group in which the project is embedded as well as within the wider context of the research school.

Students will benefit from a schedule of courses and workshops taught by experts in their field and covering a wide variety of special topics. Courses can be chosen according to the specialisation and a suitable curriculum will be determined with the supervisor at the beginning of the programme. Finally, a set of transferable skills courses are offered to give students the best possible foundation for their future careers.

IMPRS-UFAST students normally graduate from the programme with a doctorate (Dr. rer. nat) after 3 years which is awarded by the University of Hamburg. An extension of the doctoral studies period may be possible under certain circumstances. The programme starts in October and is completely in English to facilitate discussion amongst the international audience of the School.

IMPRS-UFAST concept