Helmholtz Research Schools are small units focused on specific research topics. Each one brings together up to 25 outstanding young doctoral students to conduct research on a specific topic and thus gain valuable experience working together closely in teams – an absolutely essential skill for top-notch research today.

In addition, the Helmholtz Association works with distinguished partners such as the Imperial College London, enabling it to provide a curriculum that includes a range of courses that aim to foster professional qualification and personal development and equip graduates for careers in management positions, both in science and the business world.

Current PhD Opportunities and Current Calls for Proposals

For students: Current PhD opportunities in the Helmholtz Association

For Helmholtz Centres: Current calls for proposals to establish Research and Graduate Schools

Helmholtz Research Schools funded thus far:

Helmholtz Research School on Security Technologies

Helmholtz International Research School for Infection Biology

International Helmholtz Research School on Biophysics and Soft Matter

Helmholtz International Research School Molecular Neurobiology

Helmholtz Research School for Quark Matter Studies in Heavy Ion Collisions

Helmholtz Research School on Earth System Science

Helmholtz International Research School in Translational Cardiovascular and Metabolic Medicine

Helmholtz Space Life Sciences Research School

Helmholtz Research School for Explorative Simulation in Earth Siences (GeoSim)

Helmholtz Research School Lung Biology and Disease

Helmholtz Research School Energy-related Catalysis

Helmholtz Research School on Mechanisms and Interactions of Climate Change in Mountain Regions (MICMoR)

Helmholtz International Research School for Teratronics