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Congratulations Dr. Chen

Many congratulations to (affiliated) GRK student Weixiang Chen for successfully defending his PhD thesis. Bravo, Dr. Chen!

The defense took place on February 9th, 2026.

Call for Applications

The Research Training Group GRK2516 is looking to fill 12 open PhD positions, starting on July 2026.

How to apply?

1. Upload your file

You can upload your application file (CV, motivation letter, transcripts, and certificates) as a SINGLE FILE using this link https://seafile.rlp.net/u/d/dc7085fa9071496faf61/. Label the file with "LAST NAME" in block letters, "-" "first name", like: LASTNAME-firstname.pdf.
Once you upload the file, you will not be able to modify it.
Your application might not be considered if you submit separate files.

2. Fill out the form below:

Congratulations Dr. Ritzert

Many congratulations to GRK student Philipp Ritzert for successfully defending his PhD thesis. Bravo, Dr. Ritzert!

The defense took place on December 10th, 2025.

Congratulations Dr. Badr

Many congratulations to (affiliated) GRK student Rodrique Badr for successfully defending his PhD thesis. Bravo, Dr. Badr!

The defense took place on November 20th, 2025.

Congratulations Dr. Poudel

Many congratulations to GRK student Bhuwan Poudel for successfully defending his PhD thesis. Bravo, Dr. Poudel!
The defense took place on August 22nd, 2025.

Congratulations Dr. Linder

Many congratulations to GRK student Torsten Linder for successfully defending his PhD thesis. Bravo, Dr. Linder!
The defense took place on February 19th, 2025.

GRK2516 Workshop 2025

Students of the GRK2516 organize an international workshop at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz on October 7–9, 2025. It will include a pre-workshop for young researchers on Monday October 6th.
More information here.

Congratulations Dr. Vishnu

Many congratulations to GRK student Jude Ann Vishnu for successfully defending his PhD thesis. Bravo, Dr. Vishnu!
The defense took place on December 4th, 2024.

The DFG approves second funding period

The DFG has approved funding for the second funding period of our Research Training Group.
Links to the press releases of the University of Mainz (DE, EN) and the DFG (DE, EN).

Congratulations Dr. Yetkin

Many congratulations to GRK student Melis Yetkin for successfully defending her PhD thesis. Bravo, Dr. Yetkin!
The defense took place on November 14th, 2024.