Admission Requirements:
Applicants should hold a Masters, Diploma or equivalent degree in chemistry (or in a related field such as physics, biology ...) and should not be older than 28 years. Applications from candidates holding a Bachelor degree are also welcome, but only applicants with outstanding records (within the top 5 % from high-quality teaching institutions) will be considered. Good functional knowledge of the English language is a mandatory prerequisite since the program is offered in this language. Knowledge of German is not essential for admission. However, we strongly encourage successful applicants to develop a functional knowledge in German. To this end, the GSC-MS offers such courses free of charge.

In your application, please state the general scientific research area of possible doctoral work, including a list of 1-3 potential mentors from the GSC-MS faculty roster with whom you would like to carry out your PhD research. The research profile of the GSC-MS faculty members can be obtained from the internet (see link "people"). It is not necessary to contact the faculty directly. However, you should visit the homepages of these professors to inform yourself about their research interests before entering our online application system. A direct application with one of our professors is not possible for this particular program. Only applications are considered which are submitted online to the Graduate School program office.

For due consideration the following materials must be submitted:

• the completed application form which is available on the online server
• a statement of purpose detailing your motivation for PhD study, your research interests and professional goals (must be in English)
• a curriculum vitae (must be in English)
• graduate and undergraduate transcripts detailing your academic background, and accomplishments (M.Sc./ Diploma certificate, marks obtained ...).If final M.Sc. / Diploma certificate has not been issued yet, then send provisional transcripts, marksheets, or any other document showing academic accomplishments. Then in your application letter, indicate the anticipated date of issue of the final document.
• a list of 1-3 faculty members as potential research mentors; please provide specific reasoning for this selection (in English)