Urban Future – managing transformations for a better health in blue cities

The Urban Future PhD Programme offers ten doctoral research positions funded through a new DFG Research Training Group. It investigates how rivers, coastlines and other water environments can be integrated into urban planning to improve public health, social equity and ecological sustainability, with a focus on cities in the Global South. The programme runs for four years and includes structured supervision, interdisciplinary training and international collaboration.

Structured doctoral supervision, interdisciplinary training, international research networks, career development support, and access to additional research resources.

Applicants must have completed a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.

Two-stage selection: applications reviewed by the RTG Selection Committee, followed by a virtual interview for shortlisted candidates.