OpenFieldPhD Research Fellowship at the Erlangen Center for Astroparticle Physics (ECAP)
Cutting-edge doctoral research investigating neutrino astrophysics (IceCube / KM3NeT), gamma-ray astronomy (H.E.S.S. / CTA), dark matter detection, and space-based X-ray missions (eROSITA).
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 or Astrophysics with highest honors (German grade 1.7 or better).
- English language proficiency
- English C1.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis copy, CV, list of publications, and 3-page research statement in astroparticle physics.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic reference letters from senior physicists.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full 100% TV-L E13 research associate salary (€54,000–€58,000/year) funded by DFG and BMBF
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition; €160 semester fee
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Erlangen-Nuremberg documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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