PhD Studiengang | Universitätsklinikum Tübingen

Since the winter semester 2012/2013, the Medical Faculty of the University of Tübingen has been offering a PhD program in Experimental Medicine. The target group are graduates of medical courses (human medicine , dentistry ) and related subjects such as molecular medicine medical technology , natural sciences , who are interested in an intensive scientific education and would like to prepare for work in the field of medical research and basic research
After successful completion of the PhD program , the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy" (PhD) in Experimental Medicine is awarded by the Medical Faculty of the University of Tübingen.

The PhD Program

VISION

To strengthen the link between science and applied medicine by preparing and equipping excellent students for a career in life science

OBJECTIVES

To provide excellent young researchers in medicine and the life sciences with advanced professional qualifications for a career in research

REQUIRED DEGREE

Degree in medicine or a Master of Science in the life sciences or related disciplines

RESEARCH AREA

All areas of biomedical and clinical research , with a focus on infection medicine and microbiology immunology, oncology , neurosciences , pharmacology , cardiology , diabetology , imaging science , biomedical health services research , epidemiology , clinical research and public health

DEGREE

PhD in Experimental Medicine or MD/ PhD in Experimental Medicine double degree

TUITION FEES

None

BEGINNING

Winter semester (October) or summer semester (April)

PROGRAM DURATION

Six semesters (three years), with a possibility to combine the program with medical studies and/or medical residency

FUNDING

Funding is mostly arranged by the student (applying for scholarships) or the research group (through project funding). Useful information on funding a PhD study in Germany is supplied by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

RESEARCH

The main component is the individual research project to be submitted in form of a doctoral thesis.

SUPERVISION

During your PhD study, you are supervised by your doctoral committee a group of three excellent scientists from the Faculty of Medicine, the Faculty of Science or external research institutes.

TRAINING

Additional to the PhD research, an individual academic course program (lectures, seminars, laboratory training) is defined to equip you with useful knowledge and skills: You must acquire 30 ECTS consisting of

8 ECTS from the compulsory programme (Lecture series, Journal club and or progress reports, Good scientific Practice course)
12 ECTS from Practical offers and courses of the different modules included in our curriculum
10 ECTS to be chosen individually

Courses and practical offers for the PhD Program can be found in the event database of the talent academy

The PhD Board

The board evaluates specific inquiries in compliance with the PhD regulations
Head of the board : Prof. Dr. Olga Garaschuk
Deputy head of the board : Prof. Dr. med. Christian la Fougère
Faculty board members with core module

Prof. Dr. Michael Schindler, Immunology and Infection
Prof. Dr. med. Sabine Belard, Infection and Tropical Medicine
Prof. Alexander N. R. Weber, PhD, Immunology
Prof. Dr. Sandra BeerHammer, Immunology and Pharmacology
Prof. Dr. med. Markus Hahn, Oncology and Surgery
Prof. Dr. med. Ulrich Lauer, Oncology
Prof. Dr. Marlies Knipper, Neurology
Prof. Dr. Daniela Thorwarth, Data Science
Prof. Dr. Tassula Proikas Cezanne ( Representative Sciences Faculty), Molecular Biology
Prof. Dr. Robert Lukowski (Deputy representative Sciences Faculty), Pharmacology

PhD representatives

The PhD Representatives are three to four candidates selected by the PhD candidates for a period of one years. They are in close contact with the program coordinator and faculty and report any concerns, feedback, or ideas from the PhD candidates regarding all aspects of the program.

Coordination Office

The coordination office assists PhD candidates with inquiries and concerns regarding academic matters, program activities, course registrations, transcripts, and personal issues. In addition, the coordination office is in constant contact with the PhD Board and communicates decisions to candidates regarding new policies, admissions, and special inquiries.

Selection and admission

Application and admission procedure

A prerequisite for the application is the commitment of a university professor of the Medical Faculty Tübingen to supervise the doctorate and funding.

Important dates

Application deadline

for the summer semester 15.01.
for the winter semester 15.06.

interviews

upon agreement

Only complete applications that are received by the deadline of the respective semester and meet the admission requirements can be considered in the selection process. The exact application requirements can be found in the "Application Guidelines" (download area).
The competition is divided into two stages: The evaluation of the written application and the personal interview.

The written application

The application must include an exposé for the planned research project and the confirmation of care of a habilitated member of the Faculty of Medicine.

Information on possible research projects can be obtained directly from the research group leaders. You can find an overview of the Tübingen institutes and clinics and their research priorities on our homepage.

The applications will be reviewed by a PhD Commission, after which some of the candidates will be invited for personal interviews with a selection committee.

The interview

The selection committee consists of three habilitated members of the Faculty of Medicine. The motivation and suitability of the applicant as well as the quality and feasibility of the planned project will be evaluated.

The applicant is expected to give a ten-minute presentation in English (e.g. Powerpoint, maximum 5 slides) about the planned research project. The presentation should include a brief overview of the academic education to date (studies, previous scientific activities), the scientific background of the question, objectives of the research project, a brief description of the methods used and a timetable.

The presentation will be followed by a 15-minute discussion in which the suitability of the candidate and the project itself will be questioned in detail.

selection criteria

Suitability of the project
Final grade for previous degrees
Previous scientific activities
Interview & Presentation

Modules

The multidisciplinary training within the PhD program is offered by representatives and experienced teaching staff of the research focus areas of the Faculty of Medicine Tübingen. The elective program includes innovative techniques like problem based learning courses, case studies and lab rotations. Training is further strengthened by taking advantage of the diverse networks between the research areas and access to state of the art research facilities.

Eligible Modules (with Module Coordinators)

Prof. Samuel Wagner, PhD

Prodekan, Sektionsleiter

Telefonnummer: Büro Forschung & Lehre: 07071 29-84238

Telefonnummer: Büro Rektorat: 07071 29-77099

E-Mail-Adresse: samuel.wagner@med.uni-tuebingen.de

Publikationen: Publikationen

Forms		download
Regulations PhD Program Experimental Medicine	2022	pdf
PhD Studienordnung Experimental Medicine (german)	2022	pdf
Information brochure on the course of studies	2023	pdf
Application (guidelines and application form)	21.07.2021	pdf
Example word schedule (used for application)	2015	pdf
Doctoral candidate - advisor agreement	2017	pdf
Suggestions members doctoral committee	2017	pdf
Annual progress evaluation form	2024	pdf
Best practice guidelines PhD	2024	pdf
Guidelines for cumulative dissertation	2025	pdf

PhD Program in Experimental Medicine

The PhD Program

The PhD Program in a nutshell

Components of the PhD Program

PhD Candidate Resources

The PhD Board

PhD representatives

Coordination Office

Selection and admission

Application

Application and admission procedure

Modules

Eligible Modules (with Module Coordinators)

Infection Medicine and Microbiology

Immunology

Oncology

Neurosciences

Cardiology, Pharmacology and Diabetology

Imaging Science

Biomedical Engineering

Health Services Research

Epidemiology, Clinical Research and Public Health

Forms and further information

downloads

Events

PhD Retreats

Lecture Series

Contact persons