
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
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Universities with open PhD positions in pharmaceutical chemistry in Germany include Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Ruhr-Universität Bochum and University of Münster.
Friedrich Schiller University Jena
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Germany
Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
Collaborative Research Center 1278 PolyTarget at Friedrich Schiller University Jena invites applications for a doctoral programme in an interdisciplinary research environment focused on polymer-based nanoparticle libraries for targeted anti-inflammatory strategies . The programme is centred on the development of new therapeutic approaches for infection-triggered inflammatory states. Doctoral researchers will work on the rational design of tailor-made nanoparticulate drug carriers based on functi...
Posted Yesterday
Johannes Karges
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Germany
1 month ago
PhD position in Medicinal Chemistry at Ruhr University Bochum This PhD opportunity focuses on designing next-generation platinum chemotherapy systems that are more selective and controllable. The project sits at the interface of synthetic chemistry , coordination chemistry , photochemistry , nanomedicine , drug delivery , cancer biology , and 3D cancer organoids . You will work on novel platinum–polymer conjugates , study their self-assembly and photoresponsive behavior, and evaluate their biolo...
1 month ago
University of Münster
Germany
1 month ago
Two fully funded PhD positions are open at the University of Münster in organic chemistry , with a focus on synthetic methodology , development of new synthetic methodologies , and the efficient synthesis and functionalization of exotic Csp³-rich scaffolds . The projects are positioned toward medicinal chemistry applications and chemical space exploration. The positions are being launched by Valeriia Hutskalova , who says she will be starting her own research group at the University of Münster s...
1 month ago
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Technical University of Munich
Germany
1 month ago
Top university
PhD position in Analytical Chemistry / Physical Chemistry at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany . The Chair of Analytical Chemistry and Water Chemistry is recruiting for a doctoral project on advancing stable isotope analysis to study the mechanism of heterogeneous photocatalytic systems with kinetic isotope effect measurements . The work combines analytical chemistry , physical chemistry , photocatalysis , compound-specific isotope analysis (CSIA) , and mechanistic reaction studi...
1 month ago
Johannes Karges
Ruhr-Universität Bochum
Germany
1 month ago
PhD position in Medicinal Chemistry at Ruhr University Bochum This PhD opportunity focuses on designing next-generation platinum chemotherapy systems that are more selective and controllable. The project sits at the interface of synthetic chemistry , coordination chemistry , photochemistry , nanomedicine , drug delivery , cancer biology , and 3D cancer organoids . You will work on novel platinum–polymer conjugates , study their self-assembly and photoresponsive behavior, and evaluate their biolo...
1 month ago
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)
Germany
2 months ago
DAAD is offering Study Scholarships for STEM disciplines for international students who want to pursue a Master’s degree in Germany . This scholarship supports high-achieving applicants from developing and emerging countries in innovation-driven STEM fields, including mathematics, computer science, natural sciences, and engineering . The programme is for a full-time, on-campus Master’s degree at a state or state-recognised university in Germany . Interdisciplinary programmes are eligible only if...
2 months ago
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() 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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University of Greifswald
Germany
Biochemical Engineering
Biochemistry
Enzyme Engineering
Organic Reactions
Chemical Biology
Professor of Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Saarland University
Germany
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Microbiology
Glycobiology
Ligand Design
Antimicrobial Research
Has grant
Professor of Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry/ Pharmaceutical Analysis
Technische Universität Braunschweig
Germany
Analytical Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Hplc
Chromatography
Lc-ms
Professor
Freie Universität Berlin
Germany
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Chemical Biology
Pharmacometrics
G Protein-coupled Receptor
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Germany
Organic Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Molecular Modeling
Stereochemistry
Solvent Science
Prof.
Merseburg University of Applied Sciences
Germany
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Ligand Chemistry
Coordination Chemistry
Organometallic Chemistry

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