Bonn International Graduate School of Drug Sciences A structured doctoral program in drug research Content Bundesstadt Bonn . 4 University of Bonn . 6 Bonn Graduate Center . 8 Bonn International Graduate Schools . 10 Bonn International Graduate School of Drug Sciences . 12 Pro-Motion . 16 Imprint . 18 | 3 Political and Economic Center Although the parliament and most diplo- mats have long since made their way to Berlin, Bonn is still a political and adminis- Bundesstadt Bonn trative center. All ministries maintain offices in Bonn; indeed, six of them still have their official residence here. In recent years, the Bonn is one of Germany’s growth regions and, despite the fact that the various United Nations departments that have established their seat in Bonn have parliament and much of the government moved to new capital city Berlin added international flair. Additionally, many in 1999, Bonn is more international than ever . The city has a lot more to NGOs are located in Bonn, from Amnesty International to the World Wind Energy offer than just beautiful surroundings and scenic landscapes . Bonn has Association. Global players like Deutsche a vibrant theater and cinema scene, not to mention a whole host of top- Telekom and Deutsche Post DHL together with its subsidiary Postbank offer thousands class museums and concert halls . The “Bundesstadt”, or Federal City, of Bundesstadt Bonn of highly qualified jobs, as do the property Bonn is also a prospering business center and the heart of a pulsating giant IVG, the gummy bear producer Haribo and the German broadcaster Deutsche science region with a number of high-profile research institutions . Welle, to name just a few. 4 BONN – FACTS & FIGURES u Geographical location: 50°44’2” north; 7°6’8” east (point of reference: university main building); 60 meters above sea level. u Area: 141.2 square kilometers, three- quarters of which are on the left bank of the Rhine; 39.4 square kilometers are wooded. There are 47 streams in Bonn, most of which flow into the Rhine. u Climate: Bonn is one of the warmest Culture and Leisure Opportunities Bonn and leisure – this means a quiet regions in Germany. glass of beer in a beer garden, a cup of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) is one cappuccino at the Kaiserplatz, or Rievkoche u Population: Over 300,000 inhabitants, of of the greatest composers of all time and (Reibekuchen – reminiscent of thin, crispy whom about 80,000 have moved to Bonn Bonn’s most well-known son. The Beethoven- hash browns) at the Christmas market. from 176 countries across the world; 39% Haus, the composer’s birthplace, contains There is no shortage of eateries in Bonn – of Bonn’s population is Catholic, 22% treasures like original scores and some of from fast food to haute cuisine, from one Protestant. the maestro’s musical instruments. Bonn’s end of the culinary world to the other, be it Opera House has an excellent reputation, as in the multicultural Altstadt, in Poppelsdorf, u Employment: Bonn is the economically does the theater in Bad Godesberg. Bonn or in the cultural hotspot Endenich. strongest city in North Rhine-Westphalia has a number of museums and exhibitions and has one of the lowest unemployment to offer, including the Haus der Geschichte rates in the whole state. (House of History), with thousands of The Rheinländer visitors marveling at the exhibits from the u Health: Bonn is among the top five cities post-1945 period on display covering 4,000 People from all over the world as well as in Germany when it comes to factors such square meters. Further exhibitions located native Rheinländer are the essentially happy- as healthcare, air quality, green areas, on Bonn’s “Museum Mile” include the Ale- go-lucky inhabitants of this beautiful city, sports facilities, and childcare availability. xander Koenig Research Museum, Kunst- who tend to be more tolerant than opinionat- museum Bonn, the Art and Exhibition Hall, ed, more hedonistic than spartan, art lovers Bonn’s Deutsches Museum, and FrauenMu- rather than philistines. These characteristics seum (women’s museum – once the very of Rhineland people and life are particularly first of its kind in the world). manifest during Carnival. 4 | 5 University of Bonn Rooted in the Rhineland – at home in the world . An excellent reputation, about 34,000 students, and nearly 200 years of history: Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn is one of the leading universities in Germany and a particularly attractive destination for foreign researchers and students . It is a modern research-oriented university that operates internationally while remaining conscious of its long tradition . History Research University The University of Bonn was founded in 1818 Today, the University of Bonn is a research by King Friedrich Wilhelm III of Prussia. university committed to the idea of the uni- For over 100 years the Faculties of Catholic versitas litterarum. Over 150 B.A., M.A., and Theology, Protestant Theology, Medicine, PhD programs are offered by the Universi- Law, and Arts were all situated in the Uni- ty’s seven faculties: versity’s main building, the former residence of the prince-electors. After prospering in ■■ The Faculty of Catholic Theology the Wilhelmine era, the University suffered ■■ The Faculty of Protestant Theology several setbacks. Both the independent ■■ The Faculty of Law and Economics academic tradition as well as the University ■■ The Faculty of Medicine buildings were greatly affected during the Nazi regime. After 1945 the University was ■■ The Faculty of Arts rebuilt and soon regained its status as a re- ■■ The Faculty of Mathematics and University ofUniversity Bonn nowned research institution. Bonn University Natural Sciences Museum showcases almost 200 years of ■■ The Faculty of Agriculture history – from the Foundation Charter dated 1818 to a 100-year-old rector’s robe. 6 PROFILE The University’s belief in the principle of a Student body: Campus: comprehensive university in no way contra- u 34,000 students u 5 campuses dicts its efforts to sharpen its profile by set- u Nearly 4,000 students from more than u More than 350 buildings, including the former ting subject priorities. Outstanding research 140 countries residence of the prince-electors, now home focus areas at the University of Bonn are: to the Faculty of Arts and both Faculties of ■■ Mathematics Faculty: Theology. u 544 professors ■■ Economics u 3,935 members of academic staff Size: ■■ Physics/Astronomy u Numerous award-winning scientists u 480,000 square meters (not including the ■■ Life Sciences u Two Nobel laureates: Wolfgang Paul, Nobel Faculty of Medicine) Prize in Physics in 1989, and Reinhard u An area larger than the entire Vatican City ■■ Chemistry Selten, Nobel Prize in Economics in 1994 State ■■ Pharma Research ■■ Philosophy/Ethics Internationally connected: Finances: ■■ Geosciences u 60 worldwide partner universities u Total expenditure: approx. €573 million u 300 ERASMUS partner universities u Third-party funds for research: €157 million u More than 1,500 international research Excellent Research Environment collaborations The University of Bonn makes full use of the opportunities offered by its location in the ABC region (Aachen-Bonn-Cologne). The Research Foundation), the Alexander von universities. This, in turn, is reflected in three ABC universities cooperate in many Humboldt Foundation, and the Deutscher the course offerings: There are some 30 areas. This multilayered research landscape Akademischer Austausch Dienst (German international courses, most of which are is also home to four universities of applied Academic Exchange Service) are all located taught completely in English or another science, a whole host of research institutes in Bonn. foreign language – and there is still an belonging to the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, the upward trend. In addition, many visiting Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raum- academics and leading researchers from fahrt (German Aerospace Center), the Max The University of Bonn, a Global abroad come to Bonn to teach and conduct Planck Society, the Center of Advanced Player research every year. European Studies and Research (caesar), the Life & Brain Research Center, and the The University of Bonn has cross-faculty Helmholtz Center of Neurodegenerative cooperation agreements with 60 universities Diseases. And in addition to all this, the around the globe, and there are ERASMUS Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German agreements with a further 300 European 6 | 7 Bonn Graduate Center The Bonn Graduate Center (BGC) is the central point of contact for any general or organizational concerns regarding doctoral studies . If you are currently pursuing or planning to pursue a doctoral degree please feel free to contact us . Join the many people who benefit from the Graduate Center’s extensive services! Bonn Graduate Center Bonn Graduate Individual Consulting for Doctoral Candidates and Postdocs Are you interested in earning a doctoral degree in Bonn? Are you already a doctoral researcher at the University of Bonn? Or do you work for the University as a postdoc? The Graduate Center will be happy to consult with you on any question you may have about doctoral studies in Bonn and about planning your academic career afterward. 8 Concerns you could discuss include these: 2 . Developing Competencies: The second module aims at strengthening your ■■ Should I pursue a doctorate? extracurricular skills through courses ■■ How can I finance my doctorate? on academic presentation, creativity, or ■■ What benefits does a doctorate have as conflict management. part of a structured program or a gradu- 3 . Learn How to Teach: training in didactic ate school? competencies for your career as a Higher ■■ What comes after the doctorate? Education teacher. ■■ How can I finance a postdoc project? 4 . Building Your Career: This module ■■ How do I avoid academic misconduct? encompasses workshops regarding your orientation on the job market and your CONTACT The online portal www.phd.uni-bonn.de career entry. provides ample information about first steps on the path to a doctorate at the University Bonn Graduate Center Funding Opportunities of Bonn, on research funding, and on good Franziskanerstr.