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Doctoral Researchers

To support you optimally in the context of your doctorate at TH Köln, we have compiled important information on formal requirements, funding opportunities, exchange and networking, discipline-related programs as well as publishing. In addition, you will find our diverse program of seminars and events here as well as information about additional qualification offers.

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In cooperation with the faculties, the doctoral colleges of TH Köln and other institutions, Graduate Center of TH Köln has set itself the goal of improving the quality and framework conditions of the doctorates. In the Graduate Center we support you with a variety of offers and offer you a framework for networking and further qualification. Whether you have organizational or interdisciplinary questions about the doctorate - you will find the right contact person in the Graduate Center.

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Graduate Center

The Graduate Center serves as a central scientific institution of TH Köln that represents the interests of doctoral researchers, postdocs, and supervisors. In cooperation with the faculties and other institutions, Graduate Center pursues the high-quality qualification of doctoral researchers as well as the promotion of young scientists after their doctorate. Here you can find more information about the organization and structure of the Graduate Center. Show more

Workshops, Events and Additional Qualification Offers

Graduate Center of TH Köln organizes, coordinates and informs about numerous events and workshops for doctoral researchers to create a scientific network and access other core competencies such as the development of individual qualifications or the enhancement of soft skills for a successful accomplishment of a doctoral project. Show more

Formal Requirements

In order to get your doctorate off to a successful start, there are a number of formal requirements that you must observe. We have created a checklist for you to provide a better overview. Show more

Exchange and Networking

At TH Köln there are currently over 190 doctoral researchers from all faculties who are doing their doctorate as part of a cooperative doctorate. The networking of doctoral candidates within the university and with the respective scientific community is a particular concern of the university. Show more

Funding Opportunities

Funding programs for young scientific researchers contribute to a substantial improvement in the conditions for postgraduate studies. Therefore, TH Köln also offers an internal support program in addition to information on the external funding options Show more

Publishing online for Doctoral Researchers at TH Köln

Publish your research results as an open access publication and get involved in scientific discourse. The university library of TH Köln offers two university servers for publishing electronic documents. Show more

Discipline-related Programs

The structured doctoral programs at TH Köln and their constant further development serve to promote the next generation of scientists and to improve the quality of framework conditions for cooperative doctorates. Show more