Timeline of a PhD
Before PhD | Application for a PhD position at a faculty member |
After Approval by Primary Advisor | Application for admission |
Start of PhD | University registration |
6 month | Submission of PhD agreement and research proposal |
Year 1-3 | yearly PhD agreement update |
End of PhD | Accomplishment of - coursework (at least 12 ECTS) - at least 3 peer-reviewed publications Graduation |
Deadlines
The PhD Board of (Medical) Faculty (Promotionsausschuss) meets regulary to process applications and check the status of the PhD students. The student office requires applications at least three weeks in advance. The Dean's office expects the documents for the meetings, such as progress reports and manuscripts, two weeks in advance.
PhD Board meeting Dates for 2023:
11.12.2023
PhD Board meeting Dates for 2024:
29.01.2024
11.03.2024
13.05.2024
17.06.2024
26.08.2024
04.11.2024
09.12.2024