Application to the Social Sciences PhD Centre

People with a relevant degree (usually a Master's or Diplom degree with a total of 300 LP according to ECTS) can apply for admission as a doctoral candidate.

Applicants should have an interest in the intensive examination of a scientific question. They should be motivated to make an independent contribution to the further development of a relevant field of research.

The dissertation topic should also fit in with the HAW-specific profile, which is characterised by being application-oriented.

Applicants:

• contact the coordination of the FGCSS(fgcss(at)sk.hs-fulda.de)
• search independently for a potential initial supervisor from among the professors at the doctoral research centre.
• prepare a meaningful written exposé and a timetable for the doctoral project.
• submit the formal application in accordance with § 5 of the doctoral degree regulations by the deadline as soon as a Supervision Agreement is available.

The doctoral committee decides on admission.

Below you will find all the required templates for the doctoral application.

• Exposé:
  
  Guidelines for Preparing a Research Proposal
  
  Exposé - Proposal Outline (EN)
   
• Application for Admission (EN)
   
• Supervision Agreement Template (EN)

A first overview of the path to a doctorate is also available on the specific page of Fulda University of Applied Sciences.