Department for PhD Candidates

Representatives: Christopher Momanyi, Hannes Mühlenbrock and Niklas Haarbusch

About Us
We doctoral candidates at the University of Münster are a diverse group: from individual scholarships and part-time
doctorates to classic research assistant positions. Our day-to-day experiences are as varied as our contexts – whether as
students, project researchers, or lecturers. This comes with challenges such as dependency on supervisors, time
management, or funding issues.
Our mission: We are your point of contact for all doctorate-related questions and represent your interests to the
rectorate, faculties, and other university institutions. As an autonomous division of the AStA, we provide information,
support, and networking opportunities – regardless of whether you are employed at the university or pursuing an
external doctorate.
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reach us on WhatsApp (info on the left-hand side of the website), or sign up for our newsletter.

Advice and Support
The Münster Centre for Emerging Researchers (CERes) provides advice on interdisciplinary matters as well as training and networking opportunities for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers across all disciplines. As a research centre, it supports researchers in their cross-disciplinary development and along their qualification pathways. For questions regarding visas and residence permits, the International Office offers guidance (https://www.uni-muenster.de/InternationalOffice/team/index.html).

Application and Enrollment
Prospective candidates can apply for doctoral study at the University of Münster by proposing a research topic and
doctoral supervisor of their choice. Admission to a doctoral programme is decided by the respective faculty. Additional
deadlines and other formal requirements apply for enrolment.
https://www.uni-muenster.de/forschung/en/promotion/einschreibung.html