OpenFieldGöttingen Graduate Center for Neurosciences, Biophysics, and Molecular Biosciences (GGNB) Fellowships
Joint excellence doctoral program run in collaboration with four Max Planck Institutes and the German Primate Center, providing world-class training in molecular biology and biophysics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Outstanding Master's or 4-year Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, or Medicine.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall or TOEFL iBT 95.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated laboratory research experience and strong scientific motivation.
- Recommendation letters
- Two confidential academic letters of recommendation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Salaried TV-L E13 research contract (€34,000 to €42,000/year gross) plus zero tuition fees and dedicated travel stipends for 3 to 4 years
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition fees.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027 (Annual international GGNB doctoral application deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Göttingen documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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