The TU Bergakademie Freiberg is offering Saxon State Scholarships for doctoral studies at the start of funding on 1 April 2026. The funding period is up to three years. Doctoral students who do not receive any other public or private funding are eligible for funding. The doctorate may already have begun.

Please refer to the call for applications for full details, which can be found here.

Hannah Keese is a doctoral candidate at the Institute of Geotechnics. She gained completely new insights during a four-week research stay in Finland.
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The KlarText-Prize for Science Communication recognises PhD graduates who can explain their research clearly and precisely without using jargon. Awarded by the Klaus Tschira Foundation, the prize recognises outstanding examples of successful science communication. Participants present their dissertation in a way that is accessible to a general audience. Two formats are available: a Klartext article or an infographic that visually explains the content. Applications are open to researchers who completed their PhD in 2024 or 2025 and conducted research in one of the following fields: Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences, Neurosciences, Computer Science, Mathematics or Physics (including related disciplines). Applications must be submitted in German. Nationality, institution or current career stage are irrelevant.

More information: https://klartext-preis.de/