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FIAS International Doctoral Fellowships in Theoretical Physics & Deep Neurocomputing

Doctoral research positions at the Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies (FIAS), exploring gravitational wave astrophysics, neural information dynamics, and high-energy heavy-ion physics.

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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 Theoretical Physics, Computational Neuroscience, or Applied Math (Grade 'Good' or better)
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Optional
Thesis / Research statement: Master's thesis in relativistic astrophysics or neural network modeling
Recommendation letters: Two academic recommendation letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Full German research contract: TV-L E13 (65–100%, approx. €32,000–€50,000/year gross)
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: €0 (Semester fee €390 includes regional transit pass)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: November 30, 2026 (Rolling review)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Goethe University Frankfurt documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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