yDiv is the graduate school for young biodiversity researchers at iDiv. Its aim is to educate doctoral researchers in inter- and transdisciplinary biodiversity research.

yDiv offers first class training and support to doctoral researchers in a stimulating, international research environment. As part of iDiv, the graduate school offers unmatched opportunities of courses and networking. yDiv doctoral researchers accumulate valuable skills in assimilating knowledge and techniques from various disciplines, and combining different approaches in their work. In addition, we offer a wide range of transferable skills training.

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