OpenFieldFU Berlin PhD in Molecular Biology & Plant Biochemistry (Dahlem Centre of Plant Sciences)
Doctoral research conducted at the Dahlem Centre of Plant Sciences (DCPS), investigating hormonal signaling pathways, abiotic stress acclimation, and epigenetic gene regulation in plants under shifting climatic regimes.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's in Biochemistry, Plant Biology, Molecular Genetics, or Biotechnology.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 88.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Laboratory experience in plant tissue culture, RNA sequencing, or photosynthetic enzymology.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee appraisals.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full TV-L E13 (65%) salaried position: €33,000/year gross plus laboratory access; zero tuition
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027 (Doctoral intake round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Freie Universität Berlin documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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