Open Research and Doctoral College "Leadership"
Postgraduate program of the Leadership Culture Foundation for part-time support of doctoral candidates and PhD students with structured seminars, academic exchange, and an optional certificate.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The goal is the systematic, part-time support of doctoral candidates and those wishing to pursue a doctorate through a structured qualification program with seminars, academic discourse, and comprehensive supervision to enable successful completion of the doctorate.
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Employment and university degree
- Willingness to pursue a doctorate or ongoing doctoral project
- Willingness to participate in in-person and online seminars
Documents required for application
- Curriculum vitae with photograph
- Proof of degree completion and grades
- Letter of motivation
- Outline of the planned dissertation (max. 2 pages)
Description
The Open Research and Doctoral College "Leadership" of the Leadership Culture Foundation offers an innovative, part-time postgraduate program for the targeted qualification of prospective doctoral candidates. Over a period of 36 months, interdisciplinary modules on "Scientific Principles," "Scientific Foundation," and "Scientific Bridging" are conducted in small seminar groups (max. 15 participants). Experts from universities and research institutions impart methodological fundamentals, organize symposial formats, and promote interdisciplinary exchange. An optional certificate course deepens central scientific-theoretical content and concludes with a scientific thesis as well as an oral examination (Rigorosum). Financial support is provided as a grant totaling €16,200 and extends over the entire qualification period. Since the program is advertised nationwide, university graduates from all disciplines interested in pursuing a doctorate benefit from the proven structures of the Leadership Culture Foundation.
Applicants must demonstrate employment and a university degree as well as willingness to participate in on-site and online seminars. Continuous application submission allows entry at the certificate course start dates in January, May, or September. For a complete application, the following must be submitted: a tabular CV with photo, proof of degree and grades, a letter of motivation, and a maximum two-page outline of the planned dissertation. The doctoral college is particularly aimed at committed professionals who seek to pursue a scientific thesis within the scope of their research competence and wish to rely on comprehensive supervision and methodological support.
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