Date: 28.10.2026, 04.11.2026 and 11.11.2026 (1 p.m.–4:30 p.m.)
Location: ZiMATE/ZTN, Beethovenstraße 1, 73430 Aalen, UG, F -1.03 a+b
Language: English
Target Group: Doctoral candidates planning to apply with the Association for Doctoral Studies Baden-Württemberg and preparing their application
Trainer: Nadine Müller, M.A., Research Academy
What does a good research proposal look like? What requirements does the proposal have to fulfill for admission to the Association for Doctoral Studies Baden-Württemberg? How do I prepare the proposal in a structured and efficient way? In this three-part practice-oriented workshop, you will learn about content, structure and goals of the research proposal. Furthermore, you will get to know proven techniques and tools for supporting you in the different steps of the writing process. You will directly apply this know-how to developing your own topics and text drafts.
Content:
• Key components and goals of the research proposal
• Requirements in accordance with the Association for Doctoral Studies BW
• Strategies and methods for literature work, topic selection, drafting and revising
• Focus time for working on your proposal
Methods:
• Input and practical expert tips
• Peer exchange with doctoral candidates from the Association for Doctoral Studies BW
• Focused writing times
• Peer feedback
Objetives:
• Create dedicated times for working on the proposal
• Develop the research proposal in a structured and goal-orientedmanner
• Prepare the admission process efficiently, avoid common mistakes
Kontakt: researchacademy[at]hs-aalen.de