OpenFieldUni Göttingen PhD in Molecular Chemistry & Catalysis
Three to four-year doctoral training program in the Faculty of Chemistry developing earth-abundant metal catalysts, C-H bond activation, and green synthesis methodologies.
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 Chemistry or Chemical Biology with German grade 2.0 or better.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 88.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Laboratory experience in organometallic synthesis, homogeneous catalysis, or bioinorganic spectroscopy.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic references.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded research contract: TV-L E13 65% (€34,000/year gross) plus lab funding
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition fees.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Departmental recruitment 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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