Advisory and Support Services

The Doctoral School NRW supports its members, affiliates, and interested doctoral candidates and professors at its supporting universities of applied sciences with a wide range of advisory and support services. Here you will find an overview of everything we offer.

Advisory and Support Services
Advising for Doctoral Candidates and Professors
Questions and Answers – FAQs
Doctoral School Information and Management System (KISS)
Ombudsperson and Commission for the Investigation of Scientific Misconduct

Advising for Doctoral Candidates and Professors

You are interested in pursuing a doctorate, already a doctoral candidate, or a professor and have questions regarding membership or the doctoral procedures at the Doctoral School NRW? The Doctoral School NRW offers a wide range of advisory and support services.

Advising for Doctoral Candidates

You wish to pursue a doctorate at the Doctoral School NRW or are already a doctoral candidate, but still have questions about the departments and their doctoral programs, the enrollment or admission process, funding opportunities and support measures, or need assistance in case of conflict? We are happy to help.

advising for doctoral candidates

Advising for Professors

You are a professor at a supporting university of applied sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia and would like to participate in the Doctoral School NRW, or you are already involved but still have questions about the departments, membership criteria, application procedures, or supervision options? We are here to support you.

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General Information Sessions

The Doctoral School NRW regularly offers general information sessions. These sessions provide prospective doctoral candidates, professors interested in participating, as well as members and associates with a comprehensive overview of the Doctoral School and topics such as membership, doctoral studies, and the application process.

all general information sessions

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.

FAQs for Doctoral Candidates

Here you will find the most important questions and answers related to pursuing a doctorate at the Doctoral School NRW—aimed at current and prospective doctoral candidates. Please read the questions carefully and refer to our website and the relevant regulations for further information.

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FAQs for Professors

Here you will find the key questions and answers regarding professorial membership and doctoral supervision at the Doctoral School NRW. Please read the questions carefully and consult our website and the relevant regulations to learn more about requirements and conditions.

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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.

more information on KISS

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.

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