OpenFieldUni Hamburg PhD in Physics - Photon Science & Quantum Matter at DESY
Cutting-edge doctoral research at the CUI: Advanced Imaging of Matter Cluster of Excellence, utilizing DESY's PETRA III, FLASH, and European XFEL to image atomic motion in real time.
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 Physics, Optics, or Materials Science with high honours.
- English language proficiency
- Proficient scientific English (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis in laser physics, condensed matter, or synchrotron radiation.
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of academic evaluation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full TV-L E13 (75%) research staff position: approx. €38,000/year gross plus social insurance and pension; zero tuition
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition at public German universities.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 15, 2027 (Spring doctoral review round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Hamburg documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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