Doctoral Studies

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Thank you for your interest in a doctorate at the Department of Social Sciences at Goethe University. Below you will find an overview of the doctorate, in particular the requirements, the procedure and the publication.

Dear applicant, acceptance as a doctoral candidate is now in electronic form on the Goethe Campus. Please upload all required documents and inform the doctoral office. We still need the certified copies of your degrees in paper form. Only complete applications will be processed. Further information can be found in the doctoral guide and the registration instructions on the right-hand side. Go to the Goethe Campus here.

Registering as a doctoral candidate

​Acceptance as a doctoral candidate

​Thesis



Doctoral examination procedure

Thesis publication

Doctoral Degree Certificate

GRADE - Goethe Research Academy for Early Career Researchers


GRADE is the central research academy of the Goethe University and offers multi-disciplinary qualification programs, guidance, and support to researchers during the early stages of their careers. Early Career Researchers can participate in our comprehensive training program in the areas of Inter-/Transdisciplinarity and Intercultural Competence, Science, Management, Career and Languages. 

We also offer several other support and service options for your research, career and personal development: Networking events, individual consulting, funding opportunities, and much more.

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