Questions and Answers – FAQs
We have compiled and structured the most frequently asked questions from our members and affiliates, as well as from doctoral candidates and professors interested in pursuing a doctorate or participating in the Doctoral School NRW, and provided concise answers.
Our FAQ section is continuously updated. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact us directly.
Doctoral School Information and Management System (KISS)
Learn more about the Doctoral School Information and Management System (KISS), the central digital platform used for managing member-related data and all processes relevant to doctoral studies at the Doctoral School NRW.
Ombudsperson and Commission for the Investigation of Scientific Misconduct
The Ombudsperson, acting as a neutral and qualified confidential advisor, provides guidance to members and affiliates of the Doctoral School NRW on matters of good scientific practice. The Commission for the Investigation of Scientific Misconduct becomes involved when concerns about potential academic misconduct cannot be resolved by the Ombudsperson.
