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Saarland University
6 days ago
International PhD Programme in Science and Health in Football Saarland University in Germany
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sports Science
Funding
Funded by the German Football Federation (DFB). No tuition fees.
Country
Germany
University
Saarland University
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About this position
The International PhD Programme in Science and Health in Football is hosted by the Institute of Sports and Preventive Medicine at Saarland University in Saarbrücken. It is designed to develop the scientific approach to football and to deepen research on the health and performance of elite football players.
The programme brings together sport science, medicine, exercise physiology, and human biology in a structured doctoral environment. PhD students work on topics such as evaluating potential health benefits of football, further developing training standards, and improving performance diagnostics for elite players. Alongside the thesis, the programme includes training in research methods, knowledge transfer, and teaching, as well as practical work in patient health care and physical performance testing.
The institute has strong links with major football and sports medicine organisations, including long-term cooperation with the German Football Federation and the German Football League. It is also a licensed FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence and a medical examination centre of the German Olympic Sports Federation, providing a specialised environment for football science and athlete care.
The programme is highly international, with close collaborations with the University of Technology Sydney, University of Groningen, University of Canberra, Edith-Cowan University Perth, Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg, and the University of Basel. Doctoral students from Saarland University may also have the opportunity to earn a joint degree with the University of Technology Sydney or the University of Groningen.
The teaching language is English, and the programme is open for doctoral study in Saarbrücken.
Funding details
Funded by the German Football Federation (DFB). No tuition fees.
What's required
Applicants must be doctoral candidates for a PhD programme. The primary teaching language is English, so mandatory English language skills are required. A German language course is recommended before the start or during the initial stage of the programme.
How to apply
Apply through the programme/application link provided in the advert. Check the programme website for further details on application periods and requirements. If applying for student accommodation, submit the accommodation application by 15 July for the following winter semester.
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