Doctoral degree in the field of Biology
Before starting the doctorate
- Doctoral studies program office
Contact for all aspects of the doctoral thesis
- Focus of research
Research groups at the Faculty of Biology offering doctoral projects
- Graduate Schools
Alternatively, you can apply for one of the various graduate programs of the Faculty of Biology.
- Information on the steps in the doctoral program
Please read this carefully before you start your doctorate.
- Doctoral degree regulations
Please read this carefully before you start your doctorate.
- Persons eligible for supervising doctoral studies
Please make sure that your supervisor is eiligible for supervising doctoral projects at the Faculty of Biology
- Doctoral supervision agreement
Prerequisite for acceptance as a doctoral student is the conclusion of the doctoral supervision agreement - Application for admission as a doctoral student
Submit your application as a doctoral student via the online portal HISinOne. The instructions for application are given [HERE] - PhD representatives
The PhD convent represents your interests at various university levels and advises you in case of problems or conflicts.
- Information from the doctoral representatives for new PhD candidates
Things to consider before signing the doctoral supervision agreement - Record of voluntary teaching achievements
From to keep track of your committment in courses and student supervison
- Information from the doctoral representatives for new PhD candidates
- Culture of Supervision at the University of Freiburg
Here you will find general information about the basics of good supervision - Brochure ”Guidelines for Good Supervision of Doctoral Candidates“
It contains guidelines on how to maintain a good relationship and is aimed at doctoral students and their supervisors. - Fellowships and stipends
here you find various fellowship programs for financing the doctorate
During the doctorate
- Travel Scholarships
Doctoral candidates of the University of Freiburg can apply for travel scholarships for conferences. - Published theses
Database of published theses
Final phase of the doctorate
- Frequently asked questions
- Cover page of the thesis
Document downloads automatically - Submission of the thesis
Form that has to be handed in when submitting the thesis
- Dissertation colloquia
List of the dissertation colloquia taking place shortly