Additional information

Important questions

The following passages are taken from the Graduate Academy’s information brochure for international doctoral candidates.

Source: © Graduate Academy of the University of Heidelberg, information brochure for international doctoral candidates [http://www.graduateacademy.uni-heidelberg.de/md/gradakad/downloads/information_brochure_int_en_neu_2015.pdf], p. 62–91.

The Graduate Academy offers extensive advice on means of “Funding” and “Living in Heidelberg”. Please see their website for more information: http://www.graduateacademy.uni-heidelberg.de/.

How can I find funding for my doctoral studies?

• Research positions
   
• Doctoral Fellowships
   
• Employment outside the University or other academic facilities
   

Studying and living in Heidelberg

• What are the visa requirements in Germany?
   
• What are the costs of living in Heidelberg?
   
• Is there an opportunity for housing at the university?
   
•  Is there an opportunity to get care for my children?
   
•  Is the workplace suitable for disabled people?

Useful links:

Information homepage of the Medical Faculty at Heidelberg University: Dr. sc. hum. Dr. med.

Information about the Dr. med. at Heidelberg University:
http://www.medizinische-fakultaet-hd.uni-heidelberg.de/MEDISS.111423.0.html
http://www.medizinische-fakultaet-hd.uni-heidelberg.de/FAQ-s.8499.0.html

Research support of Heidelberg University:
http://www.uni-heidelberg.de/research/service/

Support for foreign students of the Germany Ministry of Education and Research:
www.research-in-germany.de/dachportal/en.html