Orientation and the Support during Your Doctoral Studies

Look into external funding opportunities for your doctoral degree as well as the numerous funding lines offered by the University of Bonn.

Here you will find support as well as social and cultural offers for international doctoral students. Get to know, among other things, the mentoring program 'Pro-Buddy' and the 'No Worries Group'.

A stay abroad during your doctorate can be a great enrichment for your research project. Maybe even as part of a binational doctorate?

To support the scientific career of young female researchers, MeTra offers training events, the placement of a mentor and regular network meetings.

Find out about the regulations of the University of Bonn to ensure good research practice. Receive further information and get to know the contact persons.

Here you will find cross-faculty advice, support and services for core tasks in the field of study and teaching.

The university computer center (HRZ) provides the university's central IT services for research, teaching and studies. In addition to training courses and licenses, IT consulting is part of the offer.

The University and State Library (ULB) offers support for the procurement and organization of your research literature as well as advice on the publication of your paper and dissertation.

The Research Data Service Center offers support for your entire research data management, from the planning of research projects to the publication and archiving of research data.

The central translation service supports you in editing English scientific texts according to given editorial requirements.

The University and State Library's Dissertations Departement supports you in publishing your dissertation and offers you the possibility to publish your dissertation on the publication server bonndoc.

The Career Service supports students in all questions of career orientation and career planning through workshops, advice and career events.

From the first check to individual coaching: We support university members so that good ideas become successful start-ups.

We accompany your third-party funded project following your doctorate: Let us advise you and receive support from the idea to the application to project administration.

Get to know the advisory services on the subject of work-life balance. Find out about topics such as parental leave, childcare or caring for relatives.

Discover events and information on the topics of mental, physical and social health at the University of Bonn here. Get advice and tips on diet, exercise and health.

We offer a wide range of sport-specific classes, health-oriented classes, fitness classes, free athletic activities and a university-owned health training center (in German).

Everyone can experience difficult situations that they cannot solve on their own and in which they are looking for professional advice and support. We have the right contacts for you.

University members receive individual, discreet and solution-oriented counseling on professional or private areas of tension here (in German).

There is life outside the lecture hall and laboratory — and what a life! The City of Bonn and the Rhineland region has much to offer; the University also makes its own contribution to this mix.

Find out more about our wide range of offers, from good scientific practice to our Doctorate plus and Postdoc plus qualification programs.

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Learn about the numerous funding opportunities and grants for doctoral students.

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