English: Joint Research Academy in Biomedical Engineering and Science of Hearing and Sensory Systems Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg in Germany

International Programmes 2025/2026©paginationHomeBackPreviousNextJoint Research Academy in Biomedical Engineering and Science of Hearing and Sensory SystemsBiomedical Engineering and Science of Hearing and Sensory SystemsCarl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg• OldenburgOverviewCourse detailsOnline learningCosts / FundingRequirements / RegistrationServicesAbout the universityDegreeDr rer nat, Dr-Ing, Dr med, PhD (depending on the faculty)Course locationOldenburgIn cooperation withHearing4all (a DFG-funded Cluster of Excellence, which is a collaboration of the University of Oldenburg, Hannover Medical School and Leibniz Universität Hannover)Teaching languageEnglishLanguagesCourses are generally held in English. The opportunity to take German language courses is provided. Participants write their theses in English.Mode of studyLess than 50% onlineProgramme duration6 semestersBeginningWinter and summer semesterApplication deadlineApplications are possible at any time. Enrolment will be on 1 April or 1 October each year.Tuition fees per semester in EURNoneCombined Master's degree / PhD programmeYesJoint degree / double degree programmeNoDescription/contentThe Joint Research Academy in Biomedical Engineering and Science of Hearing and Sensory Systems (JRA) is a joint project of the University of Oldenburg, Hannover Medical School and Leibniz Universität Hannover and focuses on interdisciplinary graduate education.Our research interests cover a broad spectrum of fundamental research, clinical application as well as translational approaches in neurosensory science, hearing research, communication technology and auditory rehabilitation within the Cluster of Excellence "Hearing4all".We provide a structured, three-year doctoral programme focusing on research fields, such asNeurosensory Science and Systems(University of Oldenburg)https://uol.de/en/phd-neurosensory-science-2Auditory Sciences: Physics and Engineering, Physiology and Therapy of Hearing (Hannover Medical School, University of Oldenburg)https://www.neuroprostheses.com/AuditorySciences/Main.htmlBiomedical Technologywith a focus on audiological sciences (Leibniz Universität Hannover)as well as intensive, postgraduate education for physicists, engineers, psychologists, biologists, medical researchers and clinicians.Furthermore, the programme offers training in transferable skills to strengthen personal competences of future leaders in academia and industry.Course organisationThe main objective is empowering young academics to develop themselves into well-trained and independent members of the scientific community. Core to the programme is a doctoral research project in one of the research groups of the Cluster of Excellence "Hearing4all". This is accompanied by a curriculum that aims to perfect scientific knowledge and personal skills alike. Of particular importance is the attendance of summer schools, conferences and research stays, allowing doctoral students to build their own professional networks in the interdisciplinary and international framework of hearing research.Graduate students enrol in the structured, three-year doctoral programmes of Oldenburg Graduate School "Science, Medicine and Technology" (OLTECH -https://uol.de/en/oltech) or Hannover Biomedical Research School (HBRS -https://www.mhh.de/en/hbrs) within a joint curriculum.Leibniz Universität Hannover provides enrolment in the respective faculties.The curriculum contains three main topics:Specific scientific knowledge:Enhancement of scientific knowledge in the context of the individual research project and the multidisciplinary perspective of hearing research as well as active participation in research seminars, congresses, summer schools and lab visits abroad. Examples of courses include:“Clinic, Diagnostic and Therapy of Peripheral and Central Hearing Disorders”, “Introduction to Biomaterials, Laser Spectroscopy and Microelectronics” and “Fundamentals in Auditory Physiology”.Communication competences:Training in communicative skills, presentation techniques, language skills and knowledge transfer.Interdisciplinary competence and transferable skills:Training for career advancement in academia or industry with a focus on data management and statistics, scientific writing and publishing, writing proposals for grants and funding as well as training of personal skills for job applications and interviews.A Diploma supplement will be issuedYesInternational elementsInternational guest lecturersProjects with partners in Germany and abroadLanguage training providedTeaching/work obligations or opportunitiesIn accordance with the job description in the dissertation project or requirements for specific stipendsSpecial promotion / funding of the programmeDFG (e.g. Research Training Groups)Course-specific, integrated German language coursesNoCourse-specific, integrated English language coursesNoPace of courseMixed (e.g. fixed exam dates and duration, study content can be studied at any time)Phase(s) of attendance in Germany (applies to the entire programme)Yes, compulsoryTuition fees per semester in EURNoneSemester contributionApprox. 416 EUR (University of Oldenburg)Approx. 360 EUR (Hannover Medical School)Approx. 400 EUR (Leibniz Universität Hannover)These semester contributions all include public transport in Oldenburg, Hannover and the region of Lower Saxony.Costs of livingYou should expect to spend about 850-900 EUR per month to cover personal expenses (accommodation, health insurance, food, clothes...).Funding opportunities within the universityNoAcademic admission requirementsA Master's degree (or equivalent) in physics, biology, neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, computer science or an equivalent subject is required.Language requirementsEnglish skills are ascertained during the interview process. Non-native English speakers can provide a certificate of at least CEFR level B2 (TOEFL or others) as additional information. As an alternative, a supervisor's confirmation of English skills can be provided.Application deadlineApplications are possible at any time. Enrolment will be on 1 April or 1 October each year.Submit application toApplications containing a letter of intent, CV and one letter of recommendation should be sent as a single PDF document via e-mail to:[email protected] of finding part-time employmentAdmission to the programme is only possible for doctoral students who already hold a scholarship or are employed at one of the participating universities! Open positions and stipends are offered for numerous projects of the Cluster of Excellence "Hearing4all". For current job offers and stipends, please visithttps://hearing4all.de/en/career/open-positions/.AccommodationForOldenburg, please visit:https://www.studierendenwerk-oldenburg.de/en/accommodation.For general information on accommodation in Oldenburg see also:https://uol.de/en/international-researchers-and-staff/living-in-oldenburg/finding-accommodation.ForHannover, please visit:https://www.mhh.de/hbrs/hbrs/coming-to-hannoverandhttps://www.studentenwerk-hannover.de/en/wohnen/uebersicht.Structured research and supervisionYesResearch training / discussionYesCareer advisory services and programmes for future professionalsMentoring programme, career coaching, workshops on career development, career daysSupport for international students and doctoral candidatesTutorsAccompanying programmeBuddy programmeGeneral services and support for international students and doctoral candidatesInternational Offices at the contributing universities offer information and assistance for international doctoral students and researchers in all matters concerning their stay:University of Oldenburg:https://uol.de/en/international-researchers-and-staff-in-oldenburg/international-doctoral-candidatesLeibniz Universität Hannover:https://www.uni-hannover.de/en/universitaet/internationales/wege-nach-hannoverHannover Medical School:https://www.mhh.de/en/internationalCarl von Ossietzky University of OldenburgTheCluster of Excellence "Hearing4all"is a joint project of three universities. It offers a joint doctoral programme of Oldenburg Graduate School "Science, Medicine and Technology" (OLTECH) and Hannover Biomedical Research School (HBRS). It combines basic and applied research, and it endeavours to achieve a breakthrough in hearing research and auditory rehabilitation.TheUniversity of Oldenburgis a young, research-oriented university with about 15,000 students. It focuses on research fields such as sensory neurobiology and medical physics. A special focus is on hearing research with emphasis on basic research and hearing assistance for patients with mild to moderate hearing loss who are usually provided with conventional hearing aids or are to receive support from consumer electronic products.Hannover Medical Schoolis an internationally renowned medical school with about 3,900 students, offering multiple doctoral programmes and excellent research centres in the fields of biomedical and clinical research. The Clinic for Laryngology, Rhinology and Otology contributes extensively to the doctoral programme and specialises in the care of patients who suffer from a moderate to complete loss of hearing and are treated with cochlear implants.Leibniz Universität Hannover(about 26,000 students) provides a wide range of study programmes. The main research focus lies on natural sciences and engineering. With regard to hearing research, the emphasis is on developing new technological solutions for auditory diagnostics and hearing implants of the future.University locationOldenburgis a growing town of about 175,000 inhabitants and a high quality of life:https://www.oldenburg.de/sprachversionen/gb.htmlHannoveris the capital of the German state Lower Saxony with about 540,000 inhabitants and one of the major cultural centres of northern Germany:https://www.hannover.de/enActivate mapTo activate the map, click on the "Show map" button. We would like to point out that data will be transmitted to OpenStreetMap after activation. You can find out more in ourprivacy policy.You can revoke your consent to the transmission of data at any time.Show mapContactCarl von Ossietzky University of OldenburgDepartment of NeuroscienceExzellenzcluster Hearing4allProf Dr Georg KlumpCarl-von-Ossietzky-Str. 9-1126129 OldenburgE-Mail:EmailWeb:Course websiteProf Dr Andrej KralE-Mail:EmailProf Dr Cornelia BlumeE-Mail:Email©Carl von Ossietzky University of OldenburgBojana MirkovicDrComing from an engineering background, I was glad to have an opportunity to learn more about other research areas and methods in the Cluster of Excellence “Hearing4all”. This experience helped me shape a bigger picture. Attending JRA specialisation courses and summer schools is a very good way to broaden your knowledge and expand your social network. I believe that JRA offers great support and career guidance for young scientists – a very welcome option at the beginning of your research career.Our Partners©Hearing4all Corporate VideoHearing4all aims at improving hearing experience for all – all people, all situations, at all times. This includes the improvement of audiological diagnostics, powerful rehabilitative strategies and individualised medical treatment. Our work focuses on fundamental, model-based research for diagnostics and the auditory profiling of human hearing.more