PhD
3 MT Contest
You for Science Communication: Join the 3MT® – Würzburg Edition
Present your doctoral thesis – in 3 minutes – to a general audience – that’s the 3-Minute-Thesis Contest!
You are…a senior PhD student at the University of Würzburg, able to present tangible results
You are…interested in science communication and presenting your research to a general audience
Then apply to the 3MT! All disciplines are welcome!
We’re offering two preparation workshops to help you get your 3MT presentation ready!
Apply by sending an email to: jmu-graduate-academy@uni-wuerzburg.de, answering the following questions:
What is your field of study? What is the working title of your doctoral project? What results do you wish to discuss?
Deadline for applications:1 December 2026
Find out more about the application and the competition here.
The 3MT Competition – Würzburg Edition will take place in March 2027.
Services offered by the University Library
On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, the University Library is hosting an event specifically focused on publishing dissertations:
“How Do I Publish My Dissertation? – Legal Framework for Cumulative Dissertations”
October 28, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
A publisher, online, or a copy shop? There are many options—and quite a few hurdles—when it comes to publishing a dissertation. Learn more about the possibilities and conditions of the various publication routes, and find out how the University Library can support you in publishing your dissertation.
The presentation, lasting approximately 45 minutes, will take place online. The access link is: https://uni-wuerzburg.zoom-x.de/j/65349541403?pwd=nSy95QhN6ZiZmFbH2wcaVHbE3ANxHP.1 (Meeting ID: 653 4954 1403 / Password: 972070)
In addition to this lecture, you will be offering another lecture on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, specifically for doctoral candidates writing a cumulative dissertation. Both events will also take place in English on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, and Wednesday, January 13, 2027:
November 18, 2026, 5:00 p.m., How Do I Publish My Dissertation? – Legal Framework for Cumulative Dissertations
Shortly before submitting and publishing a dissertation, questions regarding copyright often arise. This lecture provides information on fundamental copyright issues that may arise in practice. In addition, it offers guidance on independently resolving questions regarding illustrations, the use of articles in cumulative dissertations, and the choice of license for publication.
The presentation, lasting approximately 45 minutes, will take place online. The access link is: https://uni-wuerzburg.zoom-x.de/j/65349541403?pwd=nSy95QhN6ZiZmFbH2wcaVHbE3ANxHP.1 (Meeting ID: 653 4954 1403 / Password: 972070)
Doctorate at the faculty
The Faculty awards the academic degree of Doctor of Natural Sciences for the University of Würzburg by ordinary doctorate (Dr. rer. nat.).
By the ordinary doctorate, the doctoral degree is awarded to applicants who demonstrate a scientific qualification that significantly exceeds the requirements set in the diploma, bachelor, master or state examination.
Public traffic and service offers
Public traffic
You can reach us Mo.-Fr. till Midday via e-mail or phone.
The service-center is open on Monday till Thursday 9.00 a.m. till 11.00 a.m.
For a different personal appointment, please contact the PhD-Office by email or phone.
Service offers
- In the spirit of environmental protection, we offer a digital review in advance to check your application
- The final application must be submitted printed with all original signatures. We recommend that you make a personal appointment for this.
Alternatively, you can use the in-house mail (e.g. PhD-Office) or the mailbox at the Service Center - The faculty offers to have your 6 deposit copies of the dissertation printed and bound by Mr. Reul. Please contact the PhD-office for this purpose
Contact and further information
Employees: Mrs. Sarah Giehl and Mrs. Jacqueline Müller
E-Mail: physik-promhab@uni-wuerzburg.de
Phone: +49 931 31-83114
Room: B024 (Building P1)
Address: Am Hubland
attn. PhD-Office
97074 Würzburg
Germany
If you have any questions, please contact the PhD-Office (see above).
In addition, the faculty's docotoral student association is also available at physik-phds4phds@uni-wuerzburg.de.
