Graduate Schools in Heidelberg

The Max Planck Institute for Medical Research maintains a long-standing relationship with Heidelberg University. Most of our doctoral students receive their doctorate from Heidelberg University and are enrolled in one of its structured PhD programs.

Graduate Academy - Heidelberg University

The Graduate Academy is the central coordinating body for all support services related to general supervision, professional and academic development, and financial assistance for doctoral candidates at Heidelberg University. On the website, you will find information about pursuing a doctoral degree at the University, the courses offered by the Graduate Academy, sources of funding for doctoral candidates, and other relevant topics. Importantly, you will find there a comprehensive list of structured PhD programs in Heidelberg. more

Heidelberg Biosciences International Graduate School

The HBIGS International PhD Program in Molecular and Cellular Biology Heidelberg offers training and excellent research opportunities for outstanding PhD and MD/PhD students from Germany and abroad in a vibrant and stimulating scientific environment. more

Heidelberg Graduate School for Fundamental Physics

The Heidelberg Graduate School for Fundamental Physics provides an excellent and flexible education in the fields of fundamental interactions and cosmology, quantum dynamics and complex quantum systems, and astrophysics and cosmic physics. more