Why should I do a doctorate at the IGIM?
This information event offers interested parties the opportunity to get to know the IGIM program and ask questions about it. If you are interested, please register for the event by sending an e-mail to IGIM@uni-wh.de. The access data will then be made available to you accordingly.
What is the IMIG?
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 program to ensure a solid scientific education for young scientists (master's and doctoral theses) in integrative medicine. Participation in the Research Training Group program is free of charge after admission.
Theprerequisite for applying for the IGIM program is participation in the introductory seminar. The seminar with lectures and workshops on the basics of scientific work and research methods with concrete examples from integrative medicine starts on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 2 pm and ends on Saturday, September 27, 2025, 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 are free of charge, participants must provide their own travel and accommodation.
The application deadline for the introductory seminar is August 31, 2025. 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.