About the programme

The PhD Programme of the Faculties of Veterinary Medicine and Medicine of the Justus Liebig University Giessen was founded in 2003. Currently host to 58 students, the initiative offers a PhD-programme that integrates research with an educational curriculum that qualifies young scientists to compete at the highest international level.

Multidisciplinary research projects are offered in areas such as Physiology and Vascular Biology, Molecular Veterinary Medicine, Medicine of the Lung, Immunology, Neurology and Psychiatry, Genetics and a variety of additional topics. Their common denominator is their academic excellence and their determination to pursue a career in veterinary medicine and medicine.

The programme is conducted by national and international recognised top scientists from all areas of veterinary medicine and medicine. The educational curriculum is supported by symposia with top international scientists, regular international training visits by our students and complementary skills training.

If you are a gifted highly motivated young scientists that wishes to receive an all-round education we would be happy to receive you application for our programme.

Application deadline is July 15th for admission of October 1st, of the same calendar year. If you would like to apply, please proceed to the admission section.