Doing Your Doctorate at Paderborn University

We are pleased that you are either doing a doctorate at Paderborn University, or that you are interested in doing so. Many institutions at Paderborn University will support you from the first steps to the moment when you obtain your degree.

Start­ing Your Doc­tor­ate

You are thinking about doing a doctorate, but you are unsure whether this is the right path for you? You would like to get a structured overview of the process for obtaining a doctorate in Germany as well as the steps required? We are happy to help!

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Work­ing On Your Doc­tor­ate

Courses & Work­shops for Doc­tor­al Can­did­ates

Doctoral candidates at Paderborn University can expand their interdisciplinary skills through the free course and workshop programme.

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Go­ing Abroad Dur­ing Your Doc­tor­ate

Whether it is access to specific sources, building a network among the international scientific community, or simply a special experience: You can benefit in many ways from a stay abroad during your doctorate.

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Chal­lenges Dur­ing Your Doc­tor­ate

Most doctoral researchers are familiar with writer's block, conflicts, or the feeling that they just cannot do it. Sometimes, however, there are completely different challenges to overcome, such as reconciling working on your dissertation with your career or with care work, or doing a doctorate with disabilities. We would like to assist you!

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Ca­reer Paths After Your Doc­tor­ate

After completing your doctorate, there are many career paths open to you - but it's not always easy to find the right one for you. Join us for a "Career Spotlight" and learn about the different career paths open to you after the doctorate!

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Fin­ish­ing Your Doc­tor­ate

You are almost there: You have entered the final phase of your doctorate. From the defence to publication, there is a lot to organise.

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Consultation for Doctoral Candidates

We are happy to advise you on all non-subject-related aspects of your doctorate, for example in decision-making situations, organisational issues, questions about career orientation and career planning, or challenges during the doctoral period.

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