Here you will find information on the components of the structured doctoral program according to Section 10, paragraphs 2 and 3, of the PromO, as well as on the completion of the doctorate.
Annual Reports
As part of the structured doctoral programme it is necessary that regular meetings (at least once a year) are held between supervisors and doctoral candidates. In these meetings, a short list of the steps already undertaken shall be drawn up and, if necessary, the work schedule is adapted together. The information that the meeting or meetings have taken place must be reported to the DIT Graduate School by September of each year (see guidlines).
Confirmation for submission
Template for the Annual Review (for your own records)
Interim Report with Colloquium
The interim report will be presented as part of a colloquium, which can be held in two different formats. The entire process is outlined in a concept.
In the ZIP folder, you will find all the necessary documents for the interim report:
- Template for the research outline in LaTex
Template for the research outline in Word (for reference only, the final submission must be a PDF exported from LaTex)
Confirmation of the feedback meeting
Authorization for publication
Joint colloquium
Individual colloquium from 01.08. - 15.11.2026
Qualification courses
The courses can be completed at any time during the doctoral program. Proof of completion can be uploaded to Primuss on an ongoing basis - but no later than the start of the doctoral procedure (see guidelines). In principle, the courses can be taken at any institution; the following courses are offered at the three partner universities:
- TH Deggendorf
The four courses can be completed as part of the academic certificate program “Research and Dissertation Competence”- SuSe: Good Scientific Practice and Compliance, Ethics and Data Protection in Science, University Teaching and Legal Aspects / Didactics and Digital Teaching
- WS: Research Data Management
- TH Augsburg
- SuSe: Good Research Practice and Preventing Research Misconduct, Ethics and Data Protection
- WS: Research Data Management, University Didactics
- HaW Landshut
The four courses can be taken as part of the “Scientific Work and Science Management” university certificate program. Additional offerings will be announced on the website- SuSe: Research Data Management, Ethics and Data Protection / Research Ethics and Research Ethics Applications
- WS: Good Scientific Practice, Didactics / University Teaching or University Didactics
Dates, times, format (in-person, online, hybrid), and course language (German, English) are listed on the website.
Courses you have already taken may also be credited, provided the number of ECTS credits is identical.
You are personally responsible for completing the relevant courses during your doctoral program and for submitting proof of completion. Proof of completion will not be reviewed until the doctoral procedures are initiated.
Teaching
Confirmation(s) of the completed SWS can be uploaded to Primuss on an ongoing basis - but no later than the start of the doctoral program (see guidelines). Please note that a total of 4 SWS is required, not per semester.
If no proof of teaching experience, such as a teaching assignment, is available, this form may be used
You are personally responsible for conducting the relevant teaching and submitting the supporting documentation. The documentation will not be reviewed until the doctoral procedures are initiated.
Graduation
The doctoral program can only be initiated once the structured doctoral program has been completed in full and all required documents have been submitted (PromO § 11).
INITIATION OF THE DOCTORAL PROCEDURE
- Compile the documents together with your advisors in accordance with the guidelines
- Upload the initiation documents to Primuss (see guide - coming soon)
Note: If the initiation documents and necessary information are not submitted in full, the application cannot be processed
Formal review by the DIT Graduate School
Forwarding to the Doctoral Committee
Decision on the initiation of the doctoral program and notification to the doctoral candidate
Forwarding to the Doctoral Examination Board (preparation of reviews, scheduling the public defense)
Forwarding the reviews to the doctoral candidate and sending an invitation to the public defense
Conducting the public defense and awarding a grade
Conferral of the doctoral degree
Document required for Initation
Vorlagen
- Dissertation Cover Sheet
Declaration on Oath - Statement on the Use of AI-Based Tools
- Statement on the author´s contribution
Declaration Regarding Criminal or Investigative Proceedings (Alternative to a Certificate of Good Conduct)