yDiv is a graduate school for young biodiversity researchers from across the world. The interdisciplinary character of iDiv is a challenge that yDiv transfers into an opportunity for doctoral researchers by offering the chance for professional and personal development.

At yDiv, doctoral researchers can approach biodiversity science beyond their specialization. yDiv inspires them to use different approaches for their research (from theory and fundamental science to applied aspects of nature conservation and policy), different investigation objects (single organisms, manipulated communities, ecosystems) and different methodologies (modelling, field experiments, molecular ecology).

Learn how to join yDiv or read more about our programme in the PhD Guide (PDF).

Corona-related information for doctoral researchers

• Leipzig University (currently only in German): Informationen für Promovierende zum Umgang mit der Corona-Krise
• Friedrich Schiller University Jena: FAQ for doctoral candidates and postdocs about corona crisis
• Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg: Information on dealing with the novel corona virus (InGrA Blog), further posts

Since physical meetings and seminars have been suspended due to the government’s regulations aimed at preventing the spread of Covid-19, we had to cancel and postpone almost all of our planned courses. However, we are continually trying to offer online courses where it is possible, as well as other types of courses, like outdoor seminars with a limited amount of participants if this can be done within the boundaries of current regulations.