FAQ
How do I apply for a doctoral program?
- Contact your potential supervisor
- Your research interests should match the research focus of the selected professorship
- Here is an overview of the professorships in the Faculty of Business Studies and Economics
- Discuss the next steps with your supervisor
What are possible topics for a doctoral thesis?
- You or your supervisor will determine the research topic for the doctorate
- However, the research topic can also develop over the course of the first few weeks of doctoral studies
How can I apply for a scholarship for doctoral studies?
- The Department of Economics does not currently offer any doctoral scholarships
- The Gießen Graduate Center provides an overview of funding programs here
What average grade do I need for admission?
- “good” or better in the Master's degree/diploma program
Do I have to be employed at the Faculty of Business and Economics to do a doctorate?
- No. If you meet the requirements of the doctoral degree regulations and have found a suitable supervisor, you do not have to be employed by the Faculty of Business Studies and Economics
- However, the usual model is a salaried academic position at the professorship where you want to do your doctorate
How can I network with other doctoral candidates?
- The Gießen Graduate Center (GGS) offers events and seminars where doctoral candidates from different departments can network with each other.