Welcome to our instructions on how to apply for our RTG 3096 doctoral program! Please take your time to read the instructions carefully in order to make sure you submit a complete application.

You can only apply by using the application platform of the DRS:

(https://www.drs.fu-berlin.de/user/register?field_i_want_to_apply_for=732).

The call is open until March 29, 2026, only. Project start will be as soon as possible.

Please note: You must register at the DRS platform and create an account first. This will make it possible for you to go for a coffee or come back the next day to complete your application, because the application is saved in your account. You need to confirm your profile via the confirmation link in the e-mail we send you. In order to apply, click on the apply link in the left menu under "OpenCampus Menu".

Please note: When you register you are asked for "Affiliation". In case you are not affiliated to any given Berlin institutions (you don't have to for an application) choose "Other Institution" in the drop-down menu. Then, two new "Please specify..." boxes open. Type in here: "n/a" or "not affiliated", or anything etc. Then, go on with the registration.

Please do not send any other type of application by post or e-mail as they will be rejected.

Application

• The application form must be completed in English only. Please make sure that all your personal details including your e-mail address and postal mail address are up to date, as we will be using them to communicate with you throughout the whole application process!

• You will find a section called "External Reviewers". This is for you to provide us with the contact details of two referees that support your application. This is an important part of your application! We strongly advise you to pick your referees carefully and inform them about their role BEFORE you apply. Please note: we will send an e-mail (with sending e-mail address: grk3096@vetmed.fu-berlin.de) to your referees who will upload their letter of reference directly to our application platform, please don’t upload letters of reference yourself! Please consider that your referees will only have time to submit their reference letters until April 3, 2026! Consider reminders to your referees, i.a!

• In the field "Research Interests" you should clearly communicate why you are an ideal candidate for RTG 3096. Importantly, you must provide specific and meaningful insight into why you have made the choices to apply for the P9 project. Please comment also on your plans for your professional future. We would like to emphasize again that here it is very important to be specific, meaningful and concise!

• We recommend having the following things ready for your application:

1. CV (PDF-file)
2. Letter of motivation (PDF-file)
3. College/university career (including certificates, abstracts of your thesis etc.)
4. High school career (including certificate)
5. Language proficiency (i.a. including English test certificate)
6. i.a. working experiences (including company and publication list)
7. Names/address of two external reviewers for letters of reference

• Please note: You can upload any material / certificates as PDF-files only!

We will do our best to keep you updated on the progress of the application process on our web page.

If you have any questions, please check our FAQ first!