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The Honours Programme at the University of Jena

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The Honours Programme for future researchers...

... is about giving talented students from all disciplines a deeper insight into research processes during their studies. Our Goal is to enabling the students to participate in the scientific community and preparing them for a scientific career. Students apply together with a supervisor and their own small research project. The Honours Programme consists of three components: individual support provided by the Honours mentoring, key qualifications and interdisciplinary exchange in the Honours workshops, and financial support provided via the Honours funds.

A podcast episode offering insights into the Honours Programme

Wiwi-Cast #44 "Einblicke in das Honours-Programm"

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Episode 44 of the Wiwi-Cast (the podcast of the Faculty of Economics at Friedrich Schiller University Jena) on the topic ‘Insights into the Honours Programme’, broadcast in September 2025 (language: German).

Illustration: Wiwi-Cast-Team · Audio: Wiwi-Cast Uni Jena (Wittholt/Jesumann) (Emilie Holley, Dörte Goldenstein)
Information

Next call for applications runs from 30 March to 27 April 2026.

All information on the call will be published here on the website and announces via the University of Jena and the Graduate Academy.

General information on the call for applications can be found here.

News

  1. PhD and Postdoc Day 2026 January 29, 2026

    On Thursday, 29 January 2026, the Graduate Academy will host the Doctoral and Postdoctoral Day from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Rosensäle.

    PhD and Postdoc Day on January 29, 2026
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Everything you need to know about the Programme

  • The Honours Students

    Overview of the selected students and their projects

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  • Contact

    Get in touch with us!

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Here is what Honours Students say about the Programme:

  • Mehmet Müftüoğlu (2024)

    "With this programme, I was able to attend a summer school that expanded my network and broadened my perspective on the field in which I am interested."

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Honours Programme