Application and Admission
http://www.hbigs. uni-heidelberg. de/main_applicat ion.html
Please read the following instructions carefully!
The next HBIGS International Call for applications will be open from 15 October 2008 to 1 December 2008. Only applications submitted via the online application system will be considered! Applications sent by e-mail or mail will be discarded without further notice.
1. External applicants
Students who are not yet accepted for a PhD position in a research group of an HBIGS project leader may apply to max. two of the following research areas (view open PhD projects):
- Developmental Biology
- Infectious Diseases
- Molecular Biology of the Cell
- Molecular Biotechnology & Biophysics
- Molecular Plant Sciences
- Neurosciences
- Structural Biology & Biochemistry
- Systems Biology, Bioinformatics & Mathematical Biology
Please note: Applicants who submit more than one application will automatically be excluded from the application process!
2. Internal applicants
PhD students of Heidelberg University who work in a research group of an HBIGS project leader and who have started or will start their PhD thesis between 01 June 2008 and 15 March 2009 (dates as stated on the "Annahme als Doktorand" letter) are eligible to apply for HBIGS during this call.
Admission requirements
Applicants must not be older than 30 years at the respective application deadline.
The minimal requirement for admission into the Graduate School is a university degree from an internationally accredited university that would allow the applicant to enter a PhD program in biosciences in the country where the degree was awarded. Depending on the country, this may be a Masters, Licentiate or Diploma in Natural Sciences or equivalent.
In addition, applicants are requested to provide the following information:
1. Secondary school leaving certificate/ Academic records Submit with your application your Secondary school leaving certificate and official transcripts of academic records from every postsecondary institution attended for at least one year as a full- time student. Academic records should give information on the type
and content of courses taken (Diploma supplement) and the grades you received. Your rank in class should be noted whenever possible. If the institution does not issue records in German, English, or French, original language records must be submitted with translations. All Applicants are expected to have received their final certificates (Master, Diploma etc.) before 15 March 2009!
2. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Proof of English language ability
If your native language is not English, proof of an adequate command of spoken and written English is required for admission.
Proof can be provided either by
a) a TOEFL certificate (www.TOEFL.org) (Score requirements: Paper based: 570+, Computer based: 230+, Internet based: 90+),
b) an IELTS certificate (www.ielts.org) (Score requirements: band 6.5+) ,
c) a Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE ),
Applicants who took part in an undergraduate program in which the language of instruction was English are asked to provide a suitable certificate from their Faculty. Applicants who are enrolled in the MSc programs Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB), Molecular Biosciences or Molecular Biotechnology at Heidelberg University do not have to provide proof of language proficiency.
4. Statement of Purpose
Write a statement (+/- 500 words) describing why you wish to become a member of HBIGS, your preparation for this field of study and your future career plans. Describe the area of biology you find most interesting, your previous research experience, and other aspects of your background and interests which may aid the admissions committee in evaluating your aptitude and motivation for the programme.
External applicants may also indicate their preferred research group or project.
5. Two Letters of reference
6. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores (optional)
The scores of the GRE Subject Test in Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology are not required for application but a good score will strengthen your application. Scores must be from an examination taken within the last three years. For information on test dates and formats, visit www.gre.org.
Time frame for PhD student recruitment
Application Deadline: 01 December 2008
Final Shortlist and invitation of candidates:
15 December 2008
Interviews: 20-22 January 2009
Admission letters: January 2009
Start of PhD core course Mid March 2009
Selection Procedure
1. After eligibility has been checked, the files will be sent to the respective group leaders and the Executive Board for further evaluation.
2. All short-listed candidates will be invited, as a group, for interviews to Heidelberg. The interview process will require three days and will include panel interviews by several group leaders. During the panel interviews, the candidates will give a short oral presentation of their preferred research project (free speech, no media), introducing the scientific background, suggesting research directions and explaining how their qualifications meet the requirements of the research project. The oral presentation is followed by a question and answer session related to the research project selected by the candidate.
3. Admission letters will go out shortly after the interview process.
REGISTER and APPLY
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