Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD Opportunities in Climate Science in Germany
Phd Positions in climate science in germany
3 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open PhD positions in climate science in Germany include University of Bonn, GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences and Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies.
University of Bonn
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Germany
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The Bonn International Graduate School for Development Research (BIGS-DR) is a structured doctoral programme based at the Centre for Development Research (ZEF), an institute of the University of Bonn in Germany. It offers a full-time, English-language doctoral training environment for applicants from all countries, with a planned duration of 7 semesters and start in the winter semester. BIGS-DR is designed for candidates who want to build a research-oriented career in sustainable development. Th...
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Sustainable Development
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Posted Yesterday
Annette Eicker
GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences
Germany
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6 days ago
PhD opportunity in climate science, geodesy and superconducting gravimetry at the GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences in Potsdam, Germany. The PhD researcher will join SnowShifts , an ERC Synergy Grant project investigating how snow regimes are changing in some of the world’s most extreme environments. The research will explore how superconducting gravimetry can measure changes in snow mass and improve understanding of climate-driven changes in the cryosphere. Field and research contexts includ...
Geology
Environmental Science
Climate Science
+7 more
6 days ago
Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies
Germany
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1 month ago
Coming soon: 1 Postdoc + 2 PhD positions in the new TransMoP research team at the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO) . The project examines how land degradation , climate change , and related environmental factors shape migration and immobility in rural Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan . The research combines Earth observation , remote sensing , household surveys , quantitative analysis , and qualitative research to understand how environmental change influence...
Environmental Science
Sociology
Remote Sensing
+6 more
1 month ago
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Living costs in Germany
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | Germany |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Technische Universität Darmstadt
Germany
Research Interests
Hydrology
Hydrogeology
Water Resource Management
Ecohydrology
Circulation Modeling
Professor
University of Marburg
Germany
Research Interests
Ecology
Climate Science
Plant Ecology
Climate Dynamics
Boreal Ecology
W1 Tenure Track Juniorprofessorin in Data Driven Computing in Civil Engineering
RWTH Aachen University
Germany
Research Interests
Hydrology
Hydrogeology
Hydrography
Flood Risk
Hydrometeorology
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University of Bremen
Germany
Research Interests
Climate Science
Climatology
Polar Science
Atmospheric Dynamics
Climate Change
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Max Planck Institute for Meteorology
Germany
Research Interests
Climate Science
Climatology
Climate Dynamics
Glaciology
Cryosphere Science
Max Planck Institute for Meteorology
Germany
Research Interests
Climate Science
Climatology
Climate Dynamics
Global Warming
Paleoenvironmental Studies
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.