Universität Leipzig: Doctoral Researchers’ Day 2024

Welcome to the Doctoral Researchers’ Day!

The entire programme for 26 November 2026 will be published here in September.

Workshops

All doctoral researchers and those who are interested in doing a doctorate can register for our workshops on November 26

Presentation of the Leipzig University Doctoral Thesis Awards

All those interested are welcome to attend the award ceremony in the evening at Villa Tillmanns, Wächterstraße 30.

Science Slam

In the evening, doctoral researchers from Leipzig University will present their research at the GRASSI Museum.

Deciding to pursue a doctorate

A doctorate is not just about ability, but also about carefully considering whether you want to go down this path.

Ist die Promotion das richtige für mich? Motivation, Karriere- und Lebensplanung, persönliche Voraussetzungen und die Arbeitsbedingungen können bei dieser Entscheidung helfen.

Doctorate: Yes? No? Maybe?

Many factors influence whether a doctoral thesis is the right step. Here you will find helpful suggestions and information to aid your decision-making.

Information about pursuing a doctorate in Leipzig

Here you will find answers to common questions, information and links about doing a doctorate in Leipzig.

Two women in conversation during the Doctoral Researchers’ Day in 2017 at the Bibliotheca Albertina

YOUR Doctorate IN LEIPZIG

We give you an orientation for the start of your doctorate at Leipzig University: first steps, contact points for advice, qualification and networking.

Foto: an einem Informationsstand unterhalten sich Menschen

Organisation and Guidance

Qualification and Networking

Beim Science Slam kürt das Publikum den ersten Platz durch Applaus und Zahlenbewertung, Foto: Swen Reichhold

Representations of Doctoral Researchers

Junger Mann schaut mit einem Kleinkind in ein Bilderbuch

Doing a doctorate in special circumstances

Contact

Your Contact Persons at the Graduate Academy Leipzig

Dr Kornelia Ehrlich

Managing Director

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04107 Leipzig

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Viola Gründemann

Quality and Graduate Development Officer

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Juliane Gebhardt

Programme Coordinator for Skills Development

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Isabel Holzke

Administration & Events

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Phone: work +49 341 97 - 30234

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Karoline Marx

Public Relations

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Julia Marie Böttinger

Public Relations

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Josephine Kanditt

Graduate Assistant (Skills Development)

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Phone: work +49 341 97-37183

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Ellen van Schwartzenberg

Graduate Assistant (Travel allowances/Membership administration)

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Paula Schumacher

Graduate Assistant (Public Relations)

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