Key facts
PhD Positions
Two cohorts with 21 funded positions (11 in Bayreuth, 10 in Melbourne) in each cohort, one starting in 2027, the other in 2029
Partner Universities
University of Bayreuth · The University of Melbourne · Monash University · Swinburne University of Technology
Funding Period
February 2027 – January 2032 (5 years)
Funded by
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)
Joint Degree
PhD students are enabled to obtain a joint doctoral degree from Germany and Australia