In recent years, more and more structured doctoral programmes have developed in Germany parallel to the "classical" individual doctorate, which have the advantage that doctoral students are in constant scientific exchange within their college and network more closely. Interdisciplinary networking and exchange allow new perspectives on own research projects, ideas and thought-provoking impulses and can generate new project ideas.

The professional and interdisciplinary training programme, which is set up in parallel to the doctoral project, enables students to acquire in-depth specialist knowledge in the subject area and to look beyond their own horizons. Interdisciplinary courses support the development of social skills that are indispensable in today's working world.

More information about structured doctoral programmes at Clausthal University of Technology can be found here.