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PhD in Germany Doing a doctorate in Germany

What opportunities and paths to a PhD in Germany are there? How does the path to a doctorate in Germany succeed? Why is it worth doing a doctorate in Germany and how to prepare for a doctorate? Find all the information on how to get a phd in Germany - here on academics.com.

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Apply for a PhD

How to apply to a German Graduate School? Practical tips to help you with application documents, including research proposals, cover letters and CVs.

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The traditional doctorate

Doctorates following the traditional model still make up the majority of PhDs in Germany compared to structured programmes. For doctoral candidates from abroad, a traditional PhD requires a great deal of initiative, autonomy and tenacity.

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Professional spotlight: doctoral candidate

Those who do a doctorate improve their chances on the work market. A doctorate can open doors and have a positive impact on the salary.

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The systematic PhD - structured programmes in Germany

Structured doctoral programmes offer a fixed curriculum with individual support, defined duration and regular funding. The choices in Germany are numerous - an overview.

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Doctorate salaries: What does a doctoral candidate earn in Germany?

A doctoral degree will certainly only help you to become rich in an idealistic sense. The first contract for a PhD position should have a term of at least one year - after which, graduates are rewarded with their first salary increase.

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How to prepare for a PhD

When preparing for a PhD, it is recommended to use the time effectively, to create the perfect preconditions for a application to a German graduate school.

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A doctorate degree in Germany

25 000 doctoral students graduate from one of approximately 120 higher education institutions every year. Those who would like to pursue a doctorate degree in Germany will experience the interplay between an authentic higher education tradition and modern academic institutions.

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  • Research Staff Member / Doctoral Candidate (f/m/d)

    2021-03-03 Karlsruher Institute for Technology (KIT) Karlsruhe
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    2021-02-08 Universität Konstanz Konstanz
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  • Doctoral Researchers (f/m/d) Fully Funded Positions in Data Science & Health

    2021-01-27 Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum (DKFZ) / The German Cancer Research Center Heidelberg
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