Application & Admission

Prerequisites
To be considered for the program, you must have a master's degree or equivalent in biological sciences, natural sciences, human or veterinary medicine, or a biomedical engineering discipline. In addition, you must have research experience, be highly motivated, and have a well-documented interest in regenerative sciences. Since the Regenerative Sciences PhD program is an international program, English is the language of instruction. Therefore, a very good command of English is required. You can prove your English proficiency either by taking a test such as TOEFL or IELTS, or by showing that you have already been taught English at school or university. This proof is waived for native speakers. Your fluency in English will be assessed during the interview.

Deadline

Applications are accepted annually from December to March for the program starting in October.

Interview

The most promising candidates will be interviewed in May (selection interviews).

Interview Format

The selection interview has a duration of 20 minutes. It consists of a 10 minute presentation summarizing your educational background and your last or most relevant research project. The presentation is followed by a 10 minute discussion on your project, your studies and yourself. The interview will take place in front of the chairperson of the program, members of the PhD committee, and prospective supervisors.

Admission

Final admission to the PhD program is threefold:

1. Successful candidates will be notified by email about the outcome of their interview shortly after the interviews.
2. Successful applicants may choose one of the projects offered. Final project choice is based on mutual agreement between the applicant and her / his prospective supervisor. Applicants without a project cannot be admitted.
3. Financial support for successful applicants needs to be secured. This can either be a stipend awarded by the HBRS to the best applicants, a stipend paid for by the prospective supervisor, a staff position financed by the prospective supervisor, or a stipend awarded by a third party such as DAAD.

Beginning of the Program

The program starts with an introductory lecture in the beginning of October as well as orientation weeks which greatly help you to settle at Hannover Medical School and within the city.