The continuous diversification of the biological fields is also reflected in its scientific network: research and teaching at the Faculty of Biology are expanded and strengthened by external subject-specific expertise. Students and doctoral candidates as well as scientists benefit from this excellent network.

Beyond its institutes, the Faculty of Biology supports facilities that are open to the public and interested parties: The “Botanic Garden of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz” and the “Green School in the Botanic Garden” contribute to biodiversity and education for a sustainable future. The “Core Facilities” and “Scientific Workshops”, you also receive qualified subject-specific support for your research. In addition, student councils have been organized at the faculty, the “Biology Student Council”.

I need to make an appointment with the Dean’s Office, the Student Advising Office, or the Registrar’s Office? Appointments can be made by telephone or e-mail during office hours. Please note that appointments can only be booked for matters that cannot be settled with by telephone, post or e-mail. Appointments without prior booking are not possible.

The Faculty’s boards and committees form a part of academic self-governance. Academic self-governance is a basic component of the university’s functioning. The Faculty delegates certain tasks to these committees, to which persons representing all groups of the Faculty are elected: Professors, academic staff, employees and students.

We would like to support you in your studies and in your career development at the Faculty of Biology.

Funding opportunities are passing for conference attendance and scientific stays, publications and participation in the AdaLovelace mentoring program for female doctoral candidates.

For full funding details and informal application information, please refer to the PDF documents in the Download section.

Advanced infrastructure for a research-focused life sciences campus: the BioCenters I and II are located close to other important pillars of the natural and life sciences in Mainz, such as the Institute of Molecular Biology gGmbH (IMB), the Institute of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, the JGU Department of Chemistry, and the Physics Institutes of Mainz University. Two Max Planck Institutes and the Helmholtz Institute Mainz complete the life sciences campus quarter. Short walking distances between all these institutions support close cooperation between the disciplines.

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Mainz University aims to prepare its students and young researchers for life and work in international and global contexts. In addition to gaining intercultural skills and experience, JGU students benefit from multinational study programs that strengthen their international connections and enhance their future career prospects. Professor Helen May-Simera, contact person for international exchange programs in the Faculty of Biology, is enthusiastic about the many opportunities for biology students at JGU to go abroad and experience different labs and research expertise.

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