Advancement of Junior Scholars

The Center for Junior Scholars is available to answer all your questions, whether you are considering doing a doctorate at Technische Universität Berlin, already completing a doctorate at the University, or are here as a postdoc. Expert advising and support are offered on a wide range of issues relating to the advancement of junior scholars.

Pursuing a doctorate is an interesting option for many graduates and not only those looking to develop a career in academia. There are many reasons for doing a doctorate. Students obtaining a sufficiently good average grade in their first degree programs are in a particularly good position to pursue this option. They will also need to find a doctoral supervisor. Dissertations can be completed either as an individual supervised project or as part of a structured doctoral program.

The postdoc phase represents the next stage in an academic career after completing a doctorate. Technische Universität Berlin offers junior scholars a wide range of excellent support and funding options geared to the specific challenges faced at the outset of a career in research.

In an increasingly globalized academic world, international exchange is becoming standard practice in all areas and forms an important and beneficial aspect of an academic career. Technische Universität Berlin places particular attention on strengthening the international focus of its junior scholars.

The following pages provide an overview of courses for doctoral candidates and postdocs offered by a number of providers.

Technische Universität Berlin is actively committed to achieving equal opportunities and work-family life balance. The advancement of female junior scholars has been a key priority for a number of years. Through its Diversity Strategy, the University is intensifying its efforts by increasing its focus on other aspects of gender equality.