Additional Information

• Doctoral Regulations of the Faculties of Natural Sciences I, II and III
• Application for acceptance as a doctoral candidate at Martin Luther University

Faculty I of Natural Sciences – Biological Science

• Further information
• Important notes on monograph and cumulative dissertations

Faculty III of Natural Sciences

• Further information (in German only)

There is the possibility to apply for an English translation of the doctoral certificate in the respective dean’s office.

• Online registration for all doctoral candidates at Jena University

Faculty of Biological Sciences

• Doctoral studies / Habilitation office Faculty of Biological Sciences (including information on doctorate processes at the faculty)
• Doctoral examination regulations of the Faculty of Biological Sciences (PDF)
• Implementing Regulations of the Doctoral Examination Regulations of the Faculty of Biological Sciences (PDF)
• Doctoral agreement Faculty of Biological Sciences (PDF)

Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science

• Doctoral examination regulations of the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science (in German only)
• Further information (in German only)

Faculty of Life Sciences

• Information on doctorates and habilitation
• Application Form – acceptance as a doctoral researcher by the Faculty of Life Sciences (yDiv translation guide PDF)*
• Requirements for examination entry – granting of non-graded credit points (ECTS)(yDiv translation guide)*
• Example sheet for ECTS documentation (yDiv translation guide PDF)*

Faculty of Economics and Management Science

• Doctoral Regulations of the Faculty of Economics and Management Science (PDF)
• Application for registration in the list of doctoral students of the Faculty of Economic Sciences(yDiv translation guide PDF)*
• Further information

*An officially approved translation has not been issued by the university yet. This translation was done individually by yDiv and should be regarded as an interpretation guide. We cannot give a guarantee.

• iDiv counsellors, Dr Nicole Sachmerda-Schulz and Dr Marten Winter

In cases of suspected misconduct (including conflicts with your supervisior) and safeguarding ethics in science and research you can also contact the ‘Ombudspersons’ confidentially

• Office of Ombudspersons Leipzig University
• Ombudspersons Jena University
• Safeguarding Good Scientific Practice Jena University
• Diversity Office Jena University (gives advise against discrimination and unequal treatment)
• Ombudsperson Halle University (Website in German only)
• Ombudspersons UFZ
• Further consultation offers by HIGRADE/graduate school of UFZ
• The German Research Ombudsman (here you can find ombudspersons outside your institution)

• Leipzig University
• Jena University
• Halle University (in German only)

• Leipzig University (German, English)
• Jena University (German, English)
• Halle University (German, English)

Support Contacts for Emergencies and Mental Health Crises

• iDiv Welcome Centre
• Welcome Service for PhDs at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena

• FSU –Grants for completing a doctorateSometimes, financing runs out just before you are ready to complete your doctorate. In order to bridge the resulting financial gap, Friedrich Schiller University Jena and some foundations offer short-term grants so that candidates can complete their doctorate.

  Friedrich Schiller University Jena
  Angela Köhler-Saß
  Phone: + 49 (0) 3641 930409
  Email: graduiertenstipendien@uni-jena.de

• Leipzig University
  Calls and Announcements
  Funding your Doctorate

  International students can apply for the Deutschlandstipendium, a scholarship awarded by Leipzig University to high-achieving and committed students. If there are additional short-term calls for applications, you can also find them here.External scholarship providers, such as the German Academic Exchange Service (Deutsche Akademische Austauschdienst, DAAD), as well as various organisations that support gifted students, offer numerous funding opportunities for international students, doctoral researchers, and academics.

  Contact:
  Leipzig University –International Centre
  Goethestraße 6, 04103 Leipzig
  Phone: +49 341 97 32080
  Email: international@uni-leipzig.de

• Martin Luther University – International Office
  Unfortunately, no more funds will be available for teaching and research assistantships from 2023. Therefore, it will not be possible to submit an application until further notice. If funds become available again, we will inform you on this page.

  Universitätsring 19/20, 06108 Halle
  Phone: +49 345 55 21589
  Email: info@international.uni-halle.de

• FAZIT-Stiftung
  Scholarships for completion are granted for
  the last months before the completion of the
  research paper. Although the focus of the
  foundation lies in area of press/journalism,
  principally all areas of studies are being
  funded. Applicants must provide evidence that
  they need funding.
  Applications are accepted in German. Website
  in German only.

  FAZIT-Stiftung
  Phone: (0 69) 75 91-
  20 66
  Email: info@fazit.de
  
  

• DAAD Scholarship Database
  You can look for scholarship programmes that might cover stays abroad
• Friedrich-Schiller-University JEna: ProChance – Exchange
  The objective of this programme line is to enhance the scientific interactions and increase the noticeability and scientific qualification of female scientists. The Friedrich Schiller University offers its female doctoral candidates and  its female postdocs financial support for smaller research stays, publication costs and participation in workshops and summer schools.
  Funding: Travel expenses of up to € 1,000 may be provided.
  Requirements: Eligible are doctoral candidates as well as postdocs at Jena University.
• Erasmus Traineeships Saxony-Anhalt
  Funding: Monthly grant rates between 480 and 600 Euros. Grant depends on the destination country
  Requirements: Doctoral students who are enrolled at a higher education institution in Saxony-Anhalt.
  This internship can be completed in research institutions and universities, but also in companies and
  other institutions.
• FAZIT-Stiftung
  Funding: travels / research abroad during PhD (participation fees, travel costs, accommodation)
  Requirements: if financial need is given
  Note: Applications accepted only in German
• Benedikt und Helene Schmittmann-Wahlen-Stiftung
  Funding: stay-abroad
  Requirements: financial need, social commitment; focus on international understanding /cultural
  exchange
• Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Summer Program
  Funding: cooperative research at a Japanese university or research institute and orientation in Japanese
  language and culture
  Requirements: Be a citizen of the US, the UK, France, Germany, Canada or Sweden (permanent
  residents or others with equivalent status may apply if approved by the nominating authority in one of
  the above countries.) Candidates must obtain prior acceptance from their host researcher.
• Fulbright Germany
  Funding: Travel costs & monthly maintenance allowance in the amount of Euro 1,700
  Requirements: for doctoral researchers who are conducting a four- to six-month research project at a
  U.S. university or scientific institution that is directly related to their academic dissertation. Website in
  German.

• Friedrich-Schiller-University JEna: ProChance – Exchange
  The objective of this programme line is to enhance the scientific interactions and increase the noticeability and scientific qualification of female scientists. The Friedrich Schiller University offers its female doctoral candidates and  its female postdocs financial support for smaller research stays, publication costs and participation in workshops and summer schools.
  Funding: Travel expenses of up to € 1,000 may be provided.
  Requirements: Eligible are doctoral candidates as well as postdocs at Jena University.
• Leipzig University Travel Allowances
  Due to the current budgetary situation, we regret to inform you that we must suspend the funding of travel grants  for the 2026 financial year. As a result, no applications can be accepted.
  
• DAAD: Conference and talk travel programme abroad (for German scientists)
  Funding: participation in international conference or talk at a foreign scientific institution
  Requirements: active participation
• Friedrich Schiller University Jena: Impulse conferences
  Funding: Travel expenses of up to € 1,000 may be provided.
  Requirements: Eligible are doctoral candidates as well as postdocs at Jena University.
• FAZIT-Stiftung
  Funding: travels / research abroad during PhD (participation fees, travel costs, accommodation)
  Requirements: if financial need is given
  Note: Applications accepted only in German
• Database for further research: Electronic Funding Information System (ELFI)
  ELFI collects comprehensive information from the internet with the help of software-robots that explore
  websites for relevant information on research funding

• iDiv Welcome Centre
• Welcome Service for PhDs at the Friedrich Schiller University Jena