Doctoral candidates
Doctoral Training in Heidelberg
Heidelberg University offers its PhD candidates a wide range of doctoral programmes with diverse levels of structuring – individual doctoral training, small and medium-sized training groups, or large Graduate Schools.
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Advising
The team at the Graduate Academy Service Point provides doctoral candidates from all faculties of Heidelberg University with comprehensive advice and services.
Funding
The Graduate Academy assists doctoral candidates in their search and application for various types of funding.
Career
The Graduate Academy of Heidelberg University offers doctoral candidates a seminar programme tailored to their specific needs and a wide range of further education opportunities.
International doctoral training
The Graduate Academy supports cooperation with international institutions and assists doctoral candidates in finding funding for research trips abroad.
Current News
Heidelberg Future Leaders in Sciences and Humanities Forum
Outstanding young researchers in the early postdoc phase – up to four years after completing their doctorate – are invited to apply for the Heidelberg Future Leaders in Sciences and Humanities Forum, which will take place from October 7-8, 2025. The event offers the opportunity to present innovative research work and network with leading scientists in Heidelberg.