General Information Sessions of the Doctoral School NRW

In our general information sessions, prospective doctoral candidates, professors interested in participating, as well as our members and associates, receive a comprehensive overview of the Doctoral School NRW. Topics include membership, doctoral studies, and application procedures.

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Are you in the final stage of your doctoral studies at the Doctoral School NRW and want to learn about the next steps?

This information session provides a comprehensive overview of the process for initiating the doctoral examination and the key steps leading to a successful completion of your doctorate.

Topics include:

  • Dissertation submission
  • Application for opening the doctoral examination procedure
  • Review of the dissertation
  • Public display of the dissertation for the faculty
  • Conduct of the oral defense (disputation)
  • Publication of the dissertation
  • Diploma awarding

Special attention will be given to deadlines and timelines to ensure a smooth completion process.

This session is particularly aimed at doctoral candidates in the final stage and provides ample time for individual questions.

Registration is not required.

The presentation from the session will be available for download afterwards.