At German universities, there are two different paths to getting your doctorate. The first, more traditional path, is called an individual doctorate. Students work independently under the supervision of a faculty advisor to write a thesis or dissertation on their research topic. Alternatively, students can opt for a Structured PhD program, which is more similar to PhD programs in the US, where a team of faculty supervisors work with a cohort of students in a structured program.

Choosing the right type of program depends on your research interests, work style, and personal preferences. Watch the video to the left and visit Research in Germany to learn more about doing your PhD in Germany!

Call for Applications

Twice a year, DAAD selects a group of outstanding postdoctoral researchers and experienced PhD candidates worldwide to participate in the Postdoctoral Networking Tour in Artificial Intelligence (Postdoc-NeT-AI). The fellowship includes a Virtual Networking Week and a one-week travel stipend with plenty of opportunities to personally connect with leading researchers and research institutions from all over Germany. Fellows will also become part of the DAAD AInet Fellows and Alumni Network, thus expanding and strengthening the cooperation within the group and with the German research community.

For Young College Graduates

The IPS program allows participants to gain first-hand knowledge of Germany’s parliamentary system and political decision-making process during a three-month work placement with a Member of the German Parliament. Participants also take part in a rich educational program with German political foundations and have the chance to enroll in university classes, spending a total of five months in the German capital. IPS is open to college graduates who are U.S. citizens, under 30 on March 1, 2023, and have very good knowledge (B2+) of the German language.

Alumni Training

From October 31 to November 4, 2022, the TU Berlin will be holding an alumni training funded by DAAD focusing on "Industry 4.0: State of the Art, Challenges and Opportunities" at the Technológico de Monterrey in Monterrey, Mexico. Alumni of German institutions of higher education and research who are based in the Americas, have an engineering or related background, are currently working in research, teaching, industry, public administration, NGOs or start-ups, and are facing the phenomenon of digitalization in their professional environment are eligible to apply.

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Amelia Wallace