Doctoral College
More than 80 researchers with an intent to pursue a doctoral degree carry out their research in applied and practical topics at Aalen university. The doctorates are usually supervised in cooperation with universities in Germany and abroad.
In the Doctoral College, we support you in the process of pursuing your PhD and in the facilitation of your further career. Our offers include qualification courses on disciplinary and interdisciplinary topics as well individual counseling on all matters concerning the doctorate. In addition, we facilitate the networking between doctoral researchers and the connection to science and industry.
In the framework of the Baden-Württemberg Center for Applied Research (BW-CAR) a state-wide graduate school accompanying the doctorate was formed in 2016. The school offers specialist qualification in the research ares of the BW-CAR as well as interdisciplinary courses. These offers are open to all doctoral researchers at Aalen university.
Workshops & talks
Our offers are aimed at Master's students interested in pursuing a PhD, doctoral researchers as well as all researchers. Topics of the workshops and talks are for example:
- Selfmanagement during the doctorate
- Dealing with stress
- Good Scientific Practice
- Presenting research
- Selfmarketing & Networking
- Science communication
- Career paths in science and industry
At Activities you find the current workshops and talks offered by the Research Academy.
If you want to request a specific topic for a workshop or talk, please let us know: researchacademy@hs-aalen.de.
Counseling
When pursuing a PhD, problems and issues of all kinds can arise: Issues concerning the doctorate, difficult situations in the professional or the private environment, or questions about your future career perspective. We support you in all phases of your PhD, whether you are currently thinking of getting started with a PhD or publishing your thesis. We will address your topics in an individual and confidential setting.
- Questions concerning (cooperative) doctorates at Aalen university (structure of the doctorate, financing, supervision, cooperation, …)
- Support in matters during the doctorate (Admission, handing in, publishing, …)
- Career counseling
Contact us! We offer advice via E-Mail, telephone, zoom, or in person.