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Procedure of the doctoral process

Here you will find all information on the various steps of the doctoral procedure at the Faculty of Science

Process of doctorate

Information for those interested in a doctorate

Registration of doctoral intent

Submission of the dissertation

Disputation

Completion of the doctoral procedure

Fequently asked questions

Generell questions

How can I contact the doctoral office with questions or to submit documents?

Who is the subject representative responsible for my field?

Re-enrolment

Do I have to report the discontinuation of a doctorate?

What happens if the main supervisor leaves the University of Potsdam during the doctoral project?

When are original (wet) signatures necessary?

Is an extension of the regular enrollment period possible?

Does a change in the supervision team have to be reported?

FAQs about acceptance into the program

When do I have to declare my intention to promote?

Is it possible to submit the documents for the notification of the doctoral intention/supervision agreement digitally?

Questions about the team of supervisors / Who can supervise my doctorate and how many supervisors are needed?

What is the difference between an enrollment and an application/registration for a doctorate?

Advantages of enrollment

How do I get admitted to doctoral program?

I submitted my documents on time, but did not receive approval

My doctoral project will take longer than stated in the supervision agreement

Does a previous publication jeopardize a doctorate?

Questions about the opening of the doctoral procedure

Composition of the examination committee

What length, formatting, binding and language should the dissertation have?

Handling and use of artificial intelligence

How much teaching experience must be gained and how is this proven?

How can I find a doctoral seminar?

Do I have to continue to be enrolled after the doctoral procedure has started?

How long does the procedure take after submission of the dissertation?

FAQs about the completion

What do I have to do to have my certificate issued?

I need a note of completion before I receive my certificate, what do I have to do?

Where does my supervisor have to sign before publication?

How many deposit copies must be handed in at the library?

I would like to receive my certificate, what do I have to do?

When can I use the title?

Promotionsverfahren an der Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftlichen Fakultät

 


Universität Potsdam
Mathematisch-
Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät
Haus 28, Zimmer 1.101
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25
14476 Potsdam OT Golm

 

consulting hours
Dienstag 9:00-11:00 Uhr und 13:00-15:00 Uhr
Donnerstag 9:00 - 11:00 Uhr

Promotionsverfahren mit den außeruniversitären Forschungseinrichtungen

 


Universität Potsdam
Mathematisch-
Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät
Haus 28, Zimmer 1.101
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25
14476 Potsdam OT Golm

 

consulting hours
Dienstag 9:00-11:00 Uhr und 13:00-15:00 Uhr
Donnerstag 9:00 - 11:00 Uhr

Binationale Promotionsverfahren (Cotutelle)

Dr. Susanne Hollmann

 


Universität Potsdam
Mathematisch-
Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät
Haus 28, Zimmer 1.102
Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 24-25
14476 Potsdam OT Golm

 

consulting hours
nach Vereinbarung