Qualification program

The offer by the Graduate Academy is open to all doctoral researchers. According to the doctoral degree regulations from 2019, as a doctoral researcher you must earn nine credit points during your doctoral degree studies. You can earn part of these credit points by participating in interdisciplinary qualification measures such as those offered by GRADUS. You will receive one credit point for a two-day course, 0.5 credit points for a one-day course. For each course, you will receive a detailed certificate of attendance. When you have earned three credit points with GRADUS courses, you will receive a certificate that will be enclosed with your doctorate and certify that, in addition to your professional qualification, you have also participated in interdisciplinary qualification measures, thus qualifying you better for your future field of activity. If you do your doctorate in accordance with the doctoral degree regulations from 2016, you must earn three credit points by attending three GRADUS courses, as well as two courses on topics such as technology assessment or science ethics.

The postdoctoral phase is a time when the need for orientation is particularly high, because here the decision is made for a career in science, in related fields or outside science. We currently offer the following courses especially to support you in decision-making, but also for you to upgrade your skills for a career in science as well as in business. Your course attendance will be certified.

As a junior professor, you have your sights firmly set on the professorship. Along your way, you have already acquired a variety of competencies. Now it's all about fine-tuning — and increasing your chances of becoming a professor. For this purpose, GRADUS offers you the following courses. Your course attendance will be certified.