Application to the PhD Program
Application period
There is currently no call for application for the Biology Track or the Engineering Track.
Application procedure
Please apply only online and read these instructions carefully before you apply. If you have any questions regarding the requirements or the application procedure please do not hesitate to contact the coordinator. This will avoid your application being rejected simply because you did not follow the required procedure.
Requirements for the admission
Biological Track Applicants must hold a Master's, a German Diploma or an equivalent degree in biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, bioengineering, immunology or veterinary medicine. Applicants with a Master's, a German State Exam or an equivalent degree in medicine who seek a career purely in science can also apply. For medical students who seek a career in medicine please refer to the BIH Charité Clinician Scientist Program. Applicants with a Masters degree from a "Fachhochschule" should have a grade below 1.5. It is not necessary to hold the degree at the time of application. However, you must have obtained your degree before enrolment.
A Dr. rer. nat. will be awarded from the Humboldt-Universität, Freie Universität, Technische Universität or Universität Potsdam. A Dr. vet med (veterinary medicine) will be awarded from the Freie Universität. A PhD and MD/PhD will be awarded from the Charité.
Candidates who are accepted to the BSRT are not automatically matriculated and admitted to do a doctoral degree at Berlin or Potsdam's Universities. This requires a further administrative process.
Engineering Track Applicants must hold a Master's, a German Diploma or an equivalent degree in physics, chemistry, material science or engineering. Applicants with a Masters degree from a "Fachhochschule" should have a grade below 1.5. It is not necessary to hold the degree at the time of application. However, you must have obtained your degree before enrolment.
A Dr. Ing. will be awarded by the Technische Universität. A Dr. rer. nat. will be awarded from the Humboldt-Universität, Freie Universität, Technische Universität or Universität Potsdam. A PhD and MD/PhD will be awarded from the Charité.
Candidates who are accepted to the BSRT are not automatically matriculated and admitted to do a doctoral degree at Berlin or Potsdam's Universities. This requires a further administrative process.