OpenFieldCEPLAS Cluster of Excellence Doctoral Fellowship in Plant Phenomics & Synthetic Agriculture
Three-year doctoral position within the Cluster of Excellence on Plant Sciences (CEPLAS), dissecting C4 photosynthesis evolution, microbiome interactions, and drought resilience in agricultural crops.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Science in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or Plant Sciences with grade <= 2.0 (German scale)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS Academic 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's research thesis or publication in molecular genetics, CRISPR gene editing, or bioinformatics
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- TV-L E13 (65–100%) German public service salary (€34,000–€52,000/year gross) + social security
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 (Tuition-free German university education)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 30, 2026 (Fall 2027 entry)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Cologne documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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