Application

The Graduiertenkolleg was inaugurated in July 2004. Applications for acceptance into the Graduiertenkolleg may be submitted anytime. Fellowships will be awarded to fill vacant PhD and postdoc position of the Graduiertenkolleg. It is recommended that applicants contact prospective supervisors and discuss their dissertation proposal prior to submitting a formal application. Details on the fellowships can be given on request and can also be inferred from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft DFG (FAQs in english / german language). 

  

Applicants 
 

Applicants for the fellowships should: 

• be no older than 28 years of age (exceptions are possible if particular reasons exist);
• have an academic degree equivalent to a Diploma or a Master in Physics;
• be able to read, write and understand English (and preferably also German) ;
• be prepared to take an active part in the work of the Graduiertenkolleg. This includes both scientific work (lectures, seminars, workshops, etc.) and organisational work.

  

Applications are accepted in German or English. Applications should contain: 

• a letter of application (no formal requirements)
• the names, addresses, and e-mail addresses of two people (typically professors) who would be willing to send a letter of reference;
• a Ph.D. dissertation proposal (possibly written after a discussion with the prospective supervisor);
• a CV with emphasis on the academic career;
• a copy of all university certificates;
• a copy of a written diploma thesis or equivalent 

  

Applications must be sent to: 
 

Prof. Dr. Otmar Biebel

LMU München

Department für Physik

Am Coulombwall 1

85748 Garching