Information session: Why should I do my PhD at IGIM?

Why should I do a doctorate at the IGIM?

This information event offers interested parties the opportunity to get to know the IGIM programme and ask questions about it. If you are interested, please register by sending an e-mail to IGIM@uni-wh.de.

What is the IGIM?

The Interprofessional Graduate School for Integrative Medicine and Health Sciences (IGIM) has been in existence at Witten/Herdecke University since 2021. The IGIM offers a cross-university structured doctoral programme to ensure a solid scientific education for young scientists (master's and doctoral theses) in integrative medicine. Participation in the Research Training Group programme is free of charge after admission.

Requirements and application:

In order to apply for the IGIM programme, participation in the introductory seminar is required. The seminar with lectures and workshops on the basics of scientific work and research methods with concrete examples from integrative medicine starts on Friday, 2 October 2026, at 2 pm and ends on Saturday, 3 October 2026, at 3 pm. There will be the opportunity to develop and discuss specific research questions in small groups with doctoral supervisors.

Participation and catering on site is free of charge, participants must organise their own travel and accommodation.

The application deadline for the introductory seminar is 31 August 2026. Anyone interested in a doctorate/master's thesis in integrative medicine can apply by sending an email to IGIM@uni-wh.de. The application documents consist of a CV and a letter of motivation (1.5 to 2 pages).

Further information on the IGIM can be found on the website.