Universität Leipzig: Information for Prospective Doctoral Researchers

Offers of the Graduate Academy Leipzig

The Graduate Academy Leipzig offers its members a wide range of services. In this way, it supports doctoral researchers in addition to the faculties at which the doctorate and its supervision are based.

Become a Member

All doctoral researchers at Leipzig University can become members of the Graduate Academy Leipzig and thus take advantage of our wide range of offers. Prerequisites are a supervision agreement and an entry on a doctoral candidate list of a faculty.

Skills Development

Travel Allowances

Doctoral Thesis Prizes

Childcare Services

International Networking

German Courses for International Students

Pre-Doc Award

The Pre-Doc Award supports graduates who are preparing for doctoral research. During the one-year funding period, the aim is for recipients to jointly develop a doctoral research project and to acquire funding for it.

Services at Leipzig University

As a comprehensive university with a world-class research profile, we offer the ideal environment for a successful doctorate. We have a wide range of services to support you – whatever your personal circumstances.