Biochemistry

HBIGS students and students of other graduate programs who perform their doctoral thesis in one of the BZH research groups must also register in the BZH-study office. Participation in HBIGS and other programs will be accepted. Please consult the BZH study office for details.

Programme Structure

• Within the first 8 weeks they choose in agreement with the supervising research group leader (primary supervisor, Erstgutachter) two additional scientists as advisors (thesis advisory committee = TAC). The second and third TAC members should cover relevant expertise to the student's project and must have the status of a group leader.
• Within the first three months of the dissertation each doctoral student writes a project proposal on the planned subject of his/her doctoral thesis, 2 to 5 pages in length (double-spaced, font size 12). This paper is submitted to the thesis advisory committee (TAC). The dates of submission are confirmed by signature and recorded in the study office. A copy of the project proposal stays in the study office.

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 90

IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

• Application Form for admission as a PhD candidate, including the original signatures from your Faculty supervisor and one more supervisor.
• Indication of the structured PhD program you will attend (you should be pre-approved) on the application form.
• Copy of your identity card / passport.

Tuition Fees

• International (non-residents): Free
• EU/EEA Nationals: Free

Additional Details

There is no tuition fee but every doctoral candidate must pay a student service fee (161 EUR per semester).

Living costs

Heidelberg, Germany: 1,492-2,261 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Eligible applicants may apply for the following PhD scholarship opportunities for Biochemistry. A selection process will still be applied by the provider.

• Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
• Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD — Grant: 1400 EUR
• ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
• ACES Scholarships — Grant: 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant: Various benefits
• ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk) — Grant: 1550 EUR, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
• Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant: 6000 USD, Deadline: 31 Jan 2027
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
• Karl Schmidt Rottluff Scholarship — Grant: 1200 EUR
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
• Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
• Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant: 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
• BOC Sciences Chemistry Scholarship Program — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
• Creative BioMart Scholarship Program — Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
• Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
• Scholarship of the German National Academic Foundation — Grant: 649 EUR, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant: 1500 USD
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant: 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027