Recap of the Information Session for Prospective Ph.D. Students

On November 11, 2026, we once again welcomed just over 20 students to our information session for those interested in pursuing a Ph.D. The event aims to spark students’ interest in working as research associates at our faculty and to provide insight into the opportunities and requirements of a Ph.D. program.

Following introductory remarks by Dr. Uta Schwarz on the framework conditions for pursuing a Ph.D. at the faculty, Prof. Udo Buscher, Prof. Florian Siems, Prof. Christian Leßmann and Prof. Martin Wiener spoke about the expectations for Ph.D. candidates in the various departments. They explained the prerequisites and personal qualities required and why it can be worthwhile to pursue further academic training after completing one’s undergraduate studies.

Who better to describe what it means to pursue a doctorate than the doctoral students themselves? That is why three doctoral students once again participated in the event. A heartfelt thank you to Fabian Felser, Flora Horn, and Sarah Listabarth for sharing their personal insights and answering frequently asked questions about pursuing a doctorate.

We have been holding this information session regularly since the 2017–18 winter semester. The next session is scheduled for the 2027–28 winter semester.

Those interested in pursuing a doctorate can find detailed information on the doctoral regulations in the Postgraduate Studies section of the website. In addition, the Graduate Forum in Business and Economics website offers a wide range of information on the promotion of early-career researchers at the faculty, including courses, funding opportunities, and other resources.