The 3-year study program is aimed at university post-graduates (MSc/Diploma or equivalent) in life science fields as well as those who have graduated in human or veterinary medicine. Candidates should be highly motivated, have an active interest in the field of infection biology and have experience of laboratory work. An overview of our selection criteria can be found here.

English is the teaching and communication language of the program, therefore excellent English skills are a basic requirement. Proficiency is to be attested by certificates (TOEFL, IELTS etc.) or a short statement showing that you are a native speaker or have carried out higher-education studies in English. Your fluency will be assessed in the interview.

The number of participants for the PhD course is limited to 20 per year.

For further information regarding whether or not you are eligible to apply please refer to the Application Procedure and FAQs.

All important information can be found in the International Student Guide, and also on the following website: RESIST - Welcome to the Team.

Find out more about Hannover and read the students' perspective by current PhD students.

On the following pages you can get an impression of our current students, their backgrounds and the projects they are working on.

Who are the student representatives?

Find our rules and regulations for current students here.

Welcome Alumni!

Alumni are important ambassadors for the university and you can play a role in furthering the university's goal of facing the future with knowledge across borders and boundaries.

We want to keep you informed about what is happening at the university and give you opportunities to meet other alumni and staff, take part in different alumni activities as well as contributing to the development of the University. Have a read of our Alumni Letters.

As our Alumni Network grows we will strive to extend our services to you, keep you up to date and help you to solve problems by determine appropriate alumni. Find the profiles of our Alumni here or get a member of the Linkedin group Alumni ZIB.

Use your talents and resources to help make ZIB and the participating institutes an incubator for ground-breaking research and education. You can help with internships, degree project partnerships, trainee jobs for students, or perhaps become an ambassador for ZIB in your region.
 

 

 

Graduation 14th June 2024