PhD Program
QBM offers an integrated interdisciplinary PhD program that consists of three main components:
1. An interdisciplinary research project jointly supervised by two PIs from different fields.
2. A substantial program of formal course work with a general and an individual component, centered around an interdisciplinary core course that covers key problems in bioscience from multiple perspectives.
3. Further activities to enhance students’ communication and other transferable skills.
Key components of the PhD program and course of study
Beyond the formal curriculum, QBM offers its students a multi-facetted mentoring and support structure to help them grow into independent scientists. Aside from their research advisors and lab colleagues, they are able to call upon assistance and advice from their thesis advisory committee. The QBM central staff, in particular the two lecturers (one from an experimental, one from a theoretical discipline) are available to informally advise and coach students as they navigate the complex demands of interdisciplinary research and communication. The administrative staff assists students with all matters relating to relocation and living and working in Germany. QBM students will also have many opportunities to interact with one another, in their courses and through attendance of lecture series, annual retreats and other events.
The QBM doctoral program is fully Bologna compatible and leads to a PhD degree. Students submit their written thesis to a thesis evaluation committee, composed of their TAC (thesis advisory committee) and one external reviewer. The PhD defense consists of a public presentation and an examination in closed session with the committee.
QBM students receive an attractive compensation package that is competitive with other top graduate schools in the life sciences in Europe. The comprehensive financial support includes a fellowship package totaling 1700 €/month in take-home pay. In addition, the School provides financial support for educational and scientific activities such as conference travel, as well as relocation and child care expenses. The School does not charge tuition or other fees.
More Info: www.qbm.genzentrum.lmu.de/phd-program/
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