We advocate for the next generation of scientists by supporting doctoral candidates in our graduate schools
The Microverse Cluster collaborates with Jena graduate schools to nurture emerging talent and leverage collaborative advantages in education and research. Through initiatives like the Jena Alliance “Life in Focus”, these schools enhance collaboration, boost visibility, improve training quality, and pool resources, collectively elevating Jena's position as a premier hub for research and education.
Please find a quick introduction to selected Jena graduate schools in more detail:
Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC)
The Jena School for Microbial Communication (JSMC) is a graduate school at Friedrich Schiller University Jena focused on researching microbial communication – and closely related to the Microverse Cluster.
The JSMC provides a rigorous, interdisciplinary doctoral training program focused on unravelling the chemical communication of microorganisms. Doctoral projects span across the intersections of biology, chemistry, medicine, geology, opto-physics, and bioinformatics. Within the JSMC network, researchers collaborate with institutes and clinics at Friedrich Schiller University Jena, alongside non-university research institutions and biotech companies.
Special offerings of the JSMC within the PostDoc and PhD programs include, among others, scientific training courses and soft skill courses, external and internal mentoring programs, and resources to strengthen mental health.
Abbe School of Photonics
The Abbe School of Photonics is a graduate school at Friedrich Schiller University Jena specialized in photonics, the study and application of light and optical technologies. It offers a structured doctoral program for students interested in optics, laser physics, nanotechnology, and biophotonics, providing specific courses, seminars, and workshops in collaboration with research institutes and companies in the photonics sector.
Umbrella organization
Graduate Academy Jena (GA)
The Graduate Academy Jena (GA) is a central institution at Friedrich Schiller University Jena and supports services for doctoral candidates across different research fields. Its aim is to support doctoral candidates throughout their studies and enhance their qualifications, providing workshops, courses, and advisory services on topics such as scientific writing, career planning, and soft skills.
