Joint Research Academy in Biomedical Engineering and Science of Hearing and Sensory Systems
A structured interdisciplinary doctoral programme focused on neurosensory science, auditory research, and biomedical technology.
Best for:Best for researchers in physics, biology, neuroscience, or engineering seeking a structured, interdisciplinary PhD in auditory sciences.
Overview
The Joint Research Academy (JRA) is a collaborative doctoral programme between the University of Oldenburg, Hannover Medical School, and Leibniz Universität Hannover. It provides a structured three-year curriculum for researchers working within the 'Hearing4all.connects' Cluster of Excellence. The programme integrates fundamental research, clinical applications, and translational approaches in neurosensory science and communication technology. Students are expected to engage in independent research while participating in a multidisciplinary curriculum that includes summer schools, seminars, and international lab visits. The academy aims to prepare doctoral candidates for leadership roles in both academic and industrial sectors.
What you'll do
- Conduct an independent doctoral research project within the Hearing4all.connects cluster.
- Participate in mandatory research seminars, congresses, and summer schools.
- Engage in international lab visits to expand professional research networks.
- Complete training modules in scientific communication, data management, and grant writing.
- Contribute to the interdisciplinary exchange between clinical and technical research groups.
- Prepare and defend a doctoral thesis in English.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree or equivalent in physics, biology, neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, or computer science.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; B2 level required.
Instruction: English
- Academic background in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.
- Proficiency in English at B2 level or higher.
- Ability to conduct independent scientific research.
- Capacity for interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Must already hold a scholarship or be employed at one of the participating universities to be admitted.
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How to apply
Applicants must secure a position or scholarship at one of the participating universities before enrolling in the academy. Applications for the programme should be submitted via email to the coordination office. Candidates are encouraged to check the official career portal for current open positions within the cluster.
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- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English proficiency
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