Doing a doctorate at the University of Stuttgart: How does it work?

Time:	November 6, 2025, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Alternative date:	This event will be held identically on other dates. November 13, 2025, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
	06.11. in German language 13.11. in English language
Lecturer:	Dr. Cornelia Frank (Consultant for Early Career Researchers, Graduate Academy GRADUS)
Meeting mode:	online
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Are you on fire for research? Are you considering whether a doctorate could be something for you? Or do you simply want to find out more about writing a doctoral thesis at the University of Stuttgart?

Then you are cordially invited to the online lecture on Thursday, November 6 in German language and on Thursday, November 13 in English language.

Registration is not required. Students from all faculties are welcome to attend!

Contents of the lecture:

• Formal, academic and personal requirements for a doctorate
• Individual doctorate vs. structured PhD programs
• Job types and financing options
• Registration, application and enrollment procedures
• Finding a supervisor
• GRADUS support services for prospective researchers at the University of Stuttgart
• Next steps in the clarification process, online tests, and outlook for the decision-making workshop

Link to the online event  Doctoral studies at the University of Stuttgart