We are delighted that you are interested in or have already decided to do research and a doctorate at TU Bergakademie Freiberg. All services and programmes offered by GraFA ideally complement an individual doctorate and support your professional success in research and development inside and outside the university.
Before you start your doctorate at TU Bergakademie Freiberg, you may have a lot of questions: How do I apply correctly? What do I need to do to prepare for my stay in Freiberg? What do I have to do once I arrive in Freiberg? What do I need to consider during my doctoral studies? Who can I contact for support? This page and the 'Guide to Doctoral Studies' should help you to answer these questions or to find the right contact person.
Guide to doctoral studies (at the moment only availabe in german).
Before the doctorate
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.
You have decided to do a doctorate. What happens next? Under the links above you will find information on application and admission, funding opportunities and legal matters.
During the doctorate
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 academic articles and doctoral theses can be a major challenge for young academics. How do I get started? How do I maintain concentration? The writing workshop is an offer for focussed and structured writing. For more information and registration follow the link.
The GraFA staff will help you with questions about your doctorate, support with doctoral crises and coaching for early career researchers.
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. Support measures can be taken for pregnant women whose scientific work is restricted as a result of a risk assessment. This includes, for example, requesting a student or research assistant to take over activities that the pregnant person is not allowed to do (e.g. laboratory work, heavy lifting). For more information on services and advice, see the Family Friendly University website at the link above.
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.
After the doctorate
A doctorate is an investment in the future that opens up positions in both academic and non-academic fields. Find out more about career paths after your doctorate here.
Every November, we bid farewell to the doctoral and post-doctoral 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.