Information for PhD Candidates
Everyone who aims to complete doctoral studies at Goethe University or is already accepted as a PhD candidate by one of Goethe University's faculties, can register for the GRADE services. PhD candidates from all faculties are welcome. To participate, you simply need to register at GRADE.
How to register:
Please fill-in the registration form, attach your acceptance letter from the faculty (if already available) and send it back to us via email or postal service.
If you don’t have your acceptance letter yet, please send us a copy/scan of your highest university degree (Master, Staatsexamen etc.) instead. In this case, the faculty acceptance has to be submitted within one year.
All documents are also available in our download area.
As a registered candidate you benefit from the following:
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Access to our social events and career talks with representatives from economy, academia and society |
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Preparation for a successful future after earning your doctorate – both in and outside of academia |
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Supervision by GRADE during all phases of your doctoral studies |
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