ELIGIBILITY:

All NHR Centers are affiliated with German universities that are internationally recognized in the fields of high-performance computing, numerical simulation, and AI/ML. Each NHR Center provides several research fields for Ph.D. theses.

The NHR Alliance stands for equal opportunities. For this reason, we encourage applicants of all genders and backgrounds to apply for a PhD scholarship at NHR. 

Students who have completed a master’s degree program in the fields of computer science, mathematics, natural sciences, engineering, or a comparable field

All applicants must meet the admission requirements for doctoral studies of the supervising NHR Center

Additional acceptance requirements may be specified in the subject-specific doctoral regulations. Only the information in the respective valid version of the corresponding doctoral regulations of the universities is binding

Please apply via the online application form here: https:\\form.nhr-verein.de.
It is important to note that only applications submitted via the application form in full by September 15, will be considered. Applications submitted via email will not be considered.

The letter of motivation should have a length of 1-2 pages and should describe your academic and professional plans, as well as your motivation and academic interests.

You must provide an official transcript of your degree or proof of an equivalent degree. If your transcripts are not in English or German, an official translation is required.

If you have completed your formal education at a school, college or university and have successfully completed English as a subject, you can submit an official certificate or a letter from the institution confirming this. This is sufficient as proof of your English knowledge.

If this is not the case, you must provide an official proof of your English proficiency in the form of one of the tests listed below:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Internet-based Test (iBT) minimum score of 79

IELTS (International English Language Testing System): minimum score 6.5 in the academic test
C2 Proficiency / CPE (Cambridge English: Proficiency) or C1 Advanced / CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced): minimum score 180 / Grade C.

Your recommender must be a faculty member, a professor, or a university teacher who knows you well and can vouch for your academic abilities. 
Note: They do not accept letters of recommendation submitted by the applicants themselves, and the instructions for recommenders have to be followed!

BENEFIT:

The scholarship is awarded for a maximum period of 36 months.

PhD students receive 2,200 EUR per month

Supervision by internationally renowned researchers: Get the chance to collaborate on groundbreaking research projects, pushing the boundaries of HPC and making a real impact in the field

Cutting-edge training: Gain access to first-class training programs and workshops conducted by renowned experts, who will equip you with the latest knowledge and skills in HPC

Six months of research outside the chosen focus at another NHR Center (Secondment). For additional details, please refer to the Secondment Guidelines

Networking opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, professionals, and researchers in the HPC community, and make valuable connections for your future career

Additional training offers, such as soft skills seminars, career coaching, and mentoring programs