You may have a lot of questions at the start of your doctorate: How do I apply correctly? What do I need to do to optimally prepare for my stay in Freiberg? What steps do I need to take once I have arrived in Freiberg? What do I have to consider during my doctorate? Who can I get support from? This page should help you answer these questions or find the right contact person.
Before the doctorate
Would you like to do a doctorate at TU Bergakademie Freiberg? Under the links above you will find information on application and admission, funding opportunities and other information.
At TU Bergakademie Freiberg you have the opportunity to choose how you would like to do your doctorate. All information on conventional or structured doctoral training, the contact details of the doctoral office and important documents can be found under the link above.
During the doctorate
Information on funding opportunities, scholarships and current calls for applications can be found under the link above.
The GraFA offers a comprehensive continuing education programme geared towards research and teaching activities, as well as special programmes and events to support young researchers.
The writing phases of scientific articles and doctoral theses can be a major challenge for young researchers. How do I get started? How do I maintain concentration? The writing workshop is an offer for focussed and structured writing. Follow the link for more information and registration.
The GraFA staff will help you with questions about doctoral studies, support with doctoral crises and coaching for early career researchers.
Are you planning a stay abroad during your doctorate? You can find more information on the opportunities for stays abroad via scholarships or information on double doctoral agreements under the link.
The Maternity Protection Act (MuSchG) and the university's guidelines apply in particular to pregnancies of doctoral students or academic staff working in a laboratory or technical centre. Supporting measures can be taken for pregnant women whose scientific work is restricted due to a risk assessment. This includes, for example, applying for a student or research assistant to take over activities that the pregnant person is not allowed to carry out (e.g. working in the laboratory, lifting heavy loads). More information on offers and counselling on the pages of the family-friendly university under the link above.
When stress gets out of hand, you need tried-and-tested techniques to regain clarity and focus. This is exactly where Atempause comes in. TUBAF's free resilience and stress management programme is aimed at students, doctoral candidates and employees. In short sessions, body-based techniques are taught to regulate stress, promote focus and composure and strengthen one's own ability to act - ideal for challenging phases in everyday doctoral life. Participation is flexible and possible without registration. Information on dates and times can be found at the link above. Some techniques are also presented on the page and can therefore be used independently in acute phases of stress.
Submission of the dissertation and opening of the doctoral procedure
After the doctorate
A doctorate is an investment in the future that opens up positions in both academic and non-academic fields. Find out here about career paths after a doctorate.
Every November, we say goodbye to the doctoral and postdoctoral graduates who have completed their degrees in the past two semesters.
Representation of interests
In addition to the GraFA, you will also find support from the following university initiatives:
The Staff Council ensures compliance with the legal provisions that are important for employees. Its tasks include receiving suggestions and complaints and helping to resolve them.
The family-friendly university stands for the compatibility of studies, academic career, career and starting a family as well as the fulfilment of family-related obligations, such as caring for relatives. TU Bergakademie works towards this goal through various activities and networks.
Equal opportunities, gender equality, family friendliness and open dialogue with different cultures and ideas are anchored in the mission statement of TU Bergakademie Freiberg. The focus is on the promotion of young female scientists, the integration of gender equality indicators into quality management and the strengthening of gender issues in teaching and research. More on the gender equality concept at the link above.
