Doctoral Programs
Doctoral Programs The graduate schools, research training groups, and doctoral programs at the University of Bremen support doctoral students from Germany and abroad in an interdisciplinary research environment. In them, the young researchers are given the opportunity for independent research and intensive professional exchange, participate in specially designed courses, and benefit from innovative forms of supervision. The University of Bremen also cooperates with non-university research institutions in the area of junior researcher support, especially within the context of the International Max Planck Research School for Marine Microbiology MarMic and the Helmholtz Graduate School for Polar and Marine Research POLMAR. BYRD Bremen Early Career Researcher Development ... is the central point of contact for doctoral students and post-doctoral researchers from all disciplines of the university for interdisciplinary qualification, networking, information, and personal counseling. find out more: BYRD Bremen Early Career Researcher Development more Graduate Schools © C. Ritteierot/MARUM/Universität Bremen Graduate Programme within the Marum Research Academy The MARUM Research Academy brings together structured support for doctoral students in marine sciences at the University of Bremen and its partner institutions. From 2006 to 2012, the graduate program was funded as the GLOMAR Graduate School under the Excellence Initiative. find out more: Graduate Programme within the Marum Research Academy more © J. Fels/Universität Bremen Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences BIGSSS The interdisciplinary Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences is based on the core disciplines of political science, sociology, and psychology. BIGSSS was founded in 2008 together with Jacobs University and offers excellent doctoral education in the social sciences. find out more: Bremen International Graduate School of Social Sciences BIGSSS more DFG Research Training Groups Hearable-centered assistance: From sensors to participation GRK 2969 Spokesperson: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Hein, University of Oldenburg Vice-Spokesperson: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Tanja Schultz, University of Bremen find out more: Hearable-centered assistance: From sensors to participation more Contradiction Studies – Constellations, Heuristics and Concepts of the Contradictory GRK 2686 Spokesperson: Prof. Dr. Karen Struve, University of Bremen Spokesperson: Prof. Dr. Ingo Warnke, University of Bremen find out more: Contradiction Studies – Constellations, Heuristics and Concepts of the Contradictory more KD²School – Designing Biosignal-Adaptive Systems for Decision-Making Processes GRK 2739 Spokesperson: Prof. Dr. Alexander Mädche, KIT Vice-Spokesperson: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Tanja Schultz, University of Bremen find out more: KD²School – Designing Biosignal-Adaptive Systems for Decision-Making Processes more CAUSE Concepts and Algorithms for – and Usage of – Self-Explaining Digitally Controlled Systems GRK 2972 Spokesperson: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Görschwin Fey, TU Hamburg Vice-Spokesperson: Prof. Dr. Rolf Drechsler, University of Bremen Vice-Spokesperson: Prof. Dr. Martin Fränzle, University of Oldenburg find out more: CAUSE Concepts and Algorithms for – and Usage of – Self-Explaining Digitally Controlled Systems more Social Dynamics of the Self GRK 2513 Spokesperson: Prof. Dr. Ulrich Kühnen, Constructor University Bremen Vice-Spokesperson: Prof. Dr. Simone Scherger, University of Bremen find out more: Social Dynamics of the Self more ∏³ : Parameter Identification - Analysis, Algorithms, Implementations GRK 2224 (2016-2025) Spokesperson: Prof. Dr. Peter Maaß, University of Bremen find out more: ∏³ : Parameter Identification - Analysis, Algorithms, Implementations more Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) - Doctoral Networks End-to-end Network digital TWIns for Native AI drivEn 6G architectures (ENTWINE-6G) Project start 01.03.2027 Doctoral Networks Prof. Armin Dekorsy (Partner) Doctoral Network on Zinc Energy Storage Technology (ZEST) Projec tstart 01.01.2027 Doctoral Networks Prof. Fabio La Mantia (Partner) Self-AwaRe NEuromorphic ArChiTectures: Security, Reliability and Energy-Efficiency (REACT) Project start 01.11.2025 Doctoral Networks Prof. Rolf Drechsler (Partner) https://project-react.eu/ Continuous, Automated Validation, and Evaluation of Cognitive Robots in Open-Ended Environments (CAVECORE) Project start 01.09.2025 Doctoral Networks Prof. Nico Hochgeschwender (Coordinator) https://cavecore.eu/ 6G TERrestrial & non-teRrestrial integration through an AI-Native architecture (6G-Terrain) Projektstart 01.01.2025 Doctoral Networks Prof. Armin Dekorsy (Partner) https://www.6g-terrain.eu/ imProve Offshore infraStructurE resIlience against geohazarDs tOwards a chaNging climate (POSEIDON) Project Start 01.03.2024 Doctoral Networks Prof. Kathrin Huhn (Partner) poseidon-dn.eu Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) - Innovative Training Networks Intra- and Inter-Areal Communication in Primate Brain Networks (In2PrimateBrains) 01.03.2021 Innovative Training Network Prof. Andreas Kreiter (Partner) https://in2primatebrains.eu Reliable AI for Marine Robotics (REMARO) 01.12.2020 Innovative Training Network Prof. Michael Beetz (Partner) https://remaro.eu/ Graduate schools with Non-University Research Institutes International Max Planck Research School for Marine Microbiology MarMic The International Research School for Marine Microbiology is run jointly by the University of Bremen, the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research, and Jacobs University Bremen. MarMic, which is funded by the Max Planck Society, offers a joint master's and doctoral program in marine microbiology. find out more: International Max Planck Research School for Marine Microbiology MarMic more Helmholtz School for Marine Data Science (MarDATA) The doctoral students of the Helmholtz School for Marine Data Science (MarDATA) are trained in Kiel and Bremen/Bremerhaven. They are jointly supervised by two professors, one at GEOMAR or AWI for the marine research focus and one at the partner university in Kiel or Bremen for the information and data science methods. The doctoral degree is awarded in the fields of computer science/engineering (Dr. Ing.) or natural sciences (Dr. rer. nat.). find out more: Helmholtz School for Marine Data Science (MarDATA) more Helmholtz Graduate School for Polar and Marine Research POLMAR Doctoral reseachers of the Helmholtz Graduate School for Polar and Marine Research (POLMAR) examine the polar marine ecosystems and climate change. The Graduate School is funded by the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. This graduate school is embedded in the Alfred Wegener Institute for Polar and Marine Research (AWI). It involves cooperation between the AWI, the University of Bremen, Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, Jacobs University Bremen, and the University of Oldenburg. find out more: Helmholtz Graduate School for Polar and Marine Research POLMAR more Recognised structured doctoral programmes ZeMKI Doctoral Programme The doctoral programme of the Center for Media, Communication and Information Research (ZeMKI) deals with the development of media and communication. In deeply mediatized societies, social fields including politics, education, religion, popular culture and art are transforming. Not only changing digital infrastructures, but also innovative practices of media use and datafication play a role. Since phenomena in these thematic fields are multi-layered, the doctoral program as a whole is based on a broad interdisciplinary approach in order to strengthen the respective disciplinary doctorates. The range of disciplines involved in the doctoral programme are broad: in addition to communication and media studies, it includes history, film studies, religious studies, sociology, political science, education, and computer science. The aim of the ZeMKI doctoral programme at the University of Bremen is to provide cooperative and collegial supervision for its doctoral students. find out more: ZeMKI Doctoral Programme more © Universität Bremen The Dual Doctorate in Teacher Training The program combines teacher training (Referendariat) with a doctoral thesis in didactics. In doing so, the close contact with school practice ensures that today’s relevant questions of teaching development are being researched and that the results are reflected in everyday school life. The “Dual Promotion” is carried out in close collaboration with the University, the LIS (teaching authorities) and the schools and concludes with the second state examination and a PhD in didactics of one of the two school subjects. find out more: The Dual Doctorate in Teacher Training more Structured Doctoral Program Health Sciences The Structured Doctoral Program Health Sciences brings together and supports doctoral researchers within the University’s High-Profile Research Area Health Sciences. The program provides comprehensive guidance throughout the doctoral journey and supports the development of individualized career paths.Its aims include ensuring a high-quality doctoral process, increasing the program’s attractiveness to doctoral researchers, and preparing them effectively for both academic and non-academic careers after the completion of their doctorate. Core elements of the program include a structured supervision framework a needs-based, discipline-specific, and interdisciplinary training and professional development program that offers both subject-specific and transferable skills development. The program encompasses the disciplines of Health Sciences, Nursing Science, Sports Science, Psychology, and Statistics. The program started on 1.10.2025. find out more: more Recognition of programmes For the quality assurance of existing standards, the University of Bremen has a process for the recognition of doctoral programmes by the Research Commission. So far, the "Dual Doctorate" and ZeMKI doctoral programmes have received recognition. find out more: Recognition of programmes more Further doctoral programs © A. Lubarski/Universität Bremen International Graduate School for Dynamics in Logistics LogDynamics At the International Graduate School for Dynamics in Logistics, doctoral students from the fields of Mathematics/Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Economics explore issues surrounding production and transport logistics which are becoming increasingly complex in the wake of globalization. This graduate school is supported by the University of Bremen, the Kieserling Foundation, the German Academic Exchange Service, and the enterprise sector. find out more: International Graduate School for Dynamics in Logistics LogDynamics more Postgraduate International Programme in Physics and Electrical Engineering pip The postgraduate programme pip funded by the University of Bremen is embedded in the Faculty of Physics and Electrical Engineering. The faculty provides a postgraduate education with outstanding research and training opportunities including excellent research facilities. The goal of pip is to create a supportive environment for its members by offering a wide range of activities, assistance and even additional funding. Postgraduate students (PhD and excellent master students) are welcome to join us. find out more: Postgraduate International Programme in Physics and Electrical Engineering pip more © N. Wenig/Universität Bremen Empowering Digital Media The graduate school Empowering Digital Media is funded by the Klaus Tschira Foundation. The goal of our graduate school is to research the role of digital media in the digital revolution and to design, develop and evaluate novel user interfaces and artifacts. The program started in 2017. find out more: Empowering Digital Media more
