Pursuing a PhD in Germany

A video interview with Nidal Al Haj Sleiman on the development of school leadership in times of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Whether meticulously planned or at random, PhD students arrive at their topics in many different ways. Seven stories.

Is a PhD really more valuable than a master’s degree when you are looking for a job? We asked some company representatives.

Think dissertations are dry and don’t make good small talk at a party? These five dissertation topics will prove you wrong.

Often, people only realise whether a PhD programme is right for them once they are in the middle of it. Sometimes, dropping out is the best option. Ex-graduate students report.

Doctoral advisers can take some intensive advising. A typology.

Although the product of a massive amount of work, doctoral theses only rarely garner interest among the general public. With OpenD, you can use your publication to increase your own visibility. We asked some of our initial users for their opinions.

Disputation, oral exam, defence: Although it might sound like a big showdown, in reality a doctoral defence is not very spectacular. You just have to be well prepared.

Many doctoral students suffer from procrastination, chronically delaying their work. There is something you can do about it.

Are you dissatisfied with how your adviser is advising your dissertation? This article outlines three arguments for changing your adviser.

Screwed up a presentation and wish the ground would just swallow you whole? An article about failure and how to handle it.

Students are dependent on their doctoral advisers in many ways, and this can be risky—including from a psychological standpoint.

After Guttenberg, Schavan, and similar incidents: Are German universities doing enough to prevent plagiarism?

Where does good science stop and academic misconduct start? The answer is surprisingly complex. Searching for clues in the grey zone.

The Ikea method: How stuffed animals and scented candles made me want to write a dissertation.

Before you write a dissertation, you have to write a synopsis. Learn what to keep in mind while writing your synopsis here.

What to consider when choosing and contacting potential advisers.

Five keys to creating a great career—even before you graduate.

It is universally accepted that every dissertation should have a method section. However, in many fields, the concept of what a method is can be incredibly unclear.

In many respects, PhD students are still an undiscovered species. Available statistics now provide information on how many doctoral students are out there.

Most academic articles tell a success story. Few take the risk of documenting their failures. This needs to stop.

Are you introverted or extroverted? How understanding your own personality traits can make research and networking easier.

"Let's Talk" is a project that supports PhD students on their journey and offers a simple but most effective service: a chat with a peer.

Ten things they should have told you when you started your PhD.

Doctoral theses stay on library shelves, even if they are frauds. How do universities handle these cases?

Our atlas of PhD studies: up to date, compact and always expanding.

Working on your PhD in a temporary workspace

Busy but unemployed—is that an option?

PhD supervisors

In short: the place for forms and documents.

What is a digital object identifier?

In Germany, you are obliged to publish your dissertation. We tell you which options you have.

Freedom means self-reliance.

When business and academia work together.

So you don’t lose track.

Write a thesis as an FH graduate.

Get your PhD sponsored by a foundation.

Structured PhD programme—a framework for supervising PhD students.

PhD supervision by a team.

The URN indicates the name of an online resource permanently and regardless of location.

Financing your PhD in a research-oriented way.

The academic baptism by fire.

How they can help with your PhD.

EOOs support PhD students—financially as well.

The examiners are the people who assess your PhD thesis.

Does every PhD student have to officially enrol at the university?

Where networking happens.

Earning money outside the academic world while a PhD student.

An applied PhD.

Serving two masters: that’s possible too.

The final word.

Accepting help is not a sign of weakness.

A brief guide on how to finance the printing of your doctoral thesis and information about VG WORT.

How to achieve high-quality images with our text editor.

A video interview with Lindsay Bultema on how to apply for PhD programmes and funding as an international in Germany