University of Freiburg International DFG Research Training Group FORSCALE PhD Scholarship 2025

The international DFG Research Training Group FORSCALE “Scale effects in Forest Adaptation to Climate Change” explores how forest ecosystems can be actively adapted to climate change. The German-Canadian doctoral programme integrates ecological, social, economic, and legal perspectives across multiple scales – from molecular processes to landscapes, and from local to political levels. Forests are understood as complex adaptive systems in constant interaction with society and the environment.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineSeptember 20, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Freiburg
• City to studyBaden-Württemberg
• School to studyUniversity of Freiburg
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

The salary will be determined in accordance with TV-L E13.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Forestry, Environmental Sciences or a related field.

Selection Process

Apply with the following documents in a single PDF file:

• Cover letter with research interests
• CV and academic certificates
• Example of a scientific work (English preferred)
• Contact details of at least two references

Application Deadline

September 20, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Freiburg on intranet.uni-freiburg.de to apply

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Marc Hanewinkel on the phone number +49 761 203-3691 or E-Mail [email protected].

For more information, kindly visit University of Freiburg scholarship webpage.