Application
The application process consists of a two-step process.
For the first step of the application process, the documents mentioned under point 1-8 must be submitted.
For the second step of the application process, you must submit the documents under point 9-12. You will receive these documents from us when the first step was successful.
1. A cover letter including the qualification, motivation and scientific interests
as well as an idea of the applicant’s further career
2. A tabular curriculum vitae
3. Evidence that the criteria mentioned in § 5 of the “PhD-Ordnung der
Medizinischen Fakultät der Universität Duisburg-Essen” are met (in legally
atested form)
4. Certificate that proofs the qualification for higher education (in legally
attested form)
5. Certificate attesting the English language proficiency
6. Statement on the preliminary topic signed by the supervisors
7. Statement about the intended field of the dissertation as well as a rough
dissertation proposal
8. Two letters of recommendation focusing on the previous academic
achievements as well as the qualification for scientific work
In an entrance interview the applicant states his or her motivation and qualification for the PhD study program. The interview can also be conducted via telecommunication (see also Downloads: implementation regulations).
9. Request for the approval to the PhD-Program
10. Declaration on previous failed attempts for a PhD
11. Declaration that the participation in the PhD-Program and the supervision
was not based on any financial and non-financial provisions or other aid
provided by third parties that are relevant to the examination procedures,
unlawful and unacceptable
12. Signed statement of the supervisors that supervision will be continued even
when the workplace changes
Postal applications go to the
Institut für Medizinische Informatik, Biometrie und Epidemiologie (IMIBE)
Fabian Standl
Hufelandstr. 55
D- 45147 Essen
Electronic applications go to
Only complete applications will be considered.
Applications via Mail will only be considered if the complete application consist of a single PDF-file.
Application period: September 1st till November 30th
Applicants from outside Germany must credibly convince in a short statement how the participation on the PhD-studies will be ensured.