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Voluntary Scientific Year

Voluntary Academic Year

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Hey there, knowledge explorers! Are you ready for something truly exciting between school and the next big chapter of your life? Then check out the Voluntary Scientific Year (FWJ) at PhoenixD!

Dive into a research project of your choice for a whole year – full-on science power! Try new things, rock your own projects, and experience real university life. In seminars, exchange ideas with others and learn a ton. Who's up for a science-packed year? Start your adventure with the FWJ!

Hey there, knowledge explorers! Are you ready for something truly exciting between school and the next big chapter of your life? Then check out the Voluntary Scientific Year (FWJ) at PhoenixD!

Dive into a research project of your choice for a whole year – full-on science power! Try new things, rock your own projects, and experience real university life. In seminars, exchange ideas with others and learn a ton. Who's up for a science-packed year? Start your adventure with the FWJ!

FWJ Positions advertised at PhoenixD

Also next year, from September 2026 to August 2027, the PhoenixD-participating institutions are offering cool FWJ spots again. Check out the Medical School Hannover's website at the beginning of the year for the latest openings. But watch out: The application deadline is January 31st. Be quick, it’s worth it! If you become interested later on, please contact MHH directly.

An overview of our FWJ positions:

  • Hannover Centre for Optical Technologies (HOT)
  • Institute for Information Processing (TNT)
  • Institute of Inorganic Chemistry (ACI)
  • Institute of Micro Production Technology (IMPT)
  • Institute of Assembly Technology and Robotics (match)
  • Institute of Product Development and Equipment Construction (IPeG)
  • Institute of Photonics (IOP), Hannover Institute of Technology (HITec)
  • Institute of Transport and Automation Technology (ITA)
  • Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH), Group Photonik Packaging
  • Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH), Group Additive glass manufacturing
Would you like to do an FWJ at PhoenixD? More information about the application can be found on the MHH website.

Current FWJ positions in PhoenixD

In the current year September 2025 to August 2026, three people are completing their FWJ at PhoenixD in the following institutes:

  • Hannover Centre for Optical Technologies (HOT, German)
  • Institute for Information Processing (TNT, German)
  • Institute of Micro Production Technology (IMPT, German)
  • Institute of Product Development and Equipment Construction (IPeG, German)
  • Institute of Quantum Optics (IQO, German), Research group „Laser Components and Fibres“
  • Institute of Transport and Automation Technology (ITA, German)
  • Laser Zentrum Hannover e.V. (LZH, German), Group Optical Components
  • Project workshop PROTOYS – Leibniz Lab of Optics and Photonics (German)

We welcome all FWJ members!

If you have any questions, please contact us

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Sabine Gersemann Sabine Gersemann © Reß
Sabine Gersemann
Address
Welfengarten 1A
30167 Hannover
Building
Room
124