PhD Peer Support

Interdisciplinary support and a strong network on your way to a doctorate.

Target group: PhD candidates (early to mid doctoral phase)
Language: German (Promotionscoaching) & English (PhD Peer Support)
Duration of the program: 8 months

The current deadline for applications has expired. The next English-language program cycle is expected to take place in 2027.

The program is offered in rotation with the german-language "Promotionscoaching" program.

Program overview

At the start of your doctoral studies, you’ll face not only major questions regarding the research content related to your own dissertation topic, but also the right approach to the doctoral process itself, as well as effective work and time management. If you are a PhD candidate still in the early stages of your dissertation, the PoGS offers comprehensive support for this first and crucial phase through its eight-month doctoral coaching program.

The program focuses primarily on confidential exchanges with other doctoral candidates within interdisciplinary working groups, known as “success teams.” A retreat at the start of the program lays the foundation for the upcoming teamwork. In addition to regular meetings in the success teams and ongoing guidance from the program directors, you’ll develop further skills for your doctoral studies in three interdisciplinary workshops, enabling you to manage your doctoral phase more efficiently.