Research stage

During the research stage, you primarily dedicate yourself to the research associated with your dissertation, which is expected to produce innovative results on a topic of your choice. In consultation with your supervisor(s)/advisor, and in consideration of the customs of your thesis area, you will decide at the introductory stage whether you would like to write a monograph or a cumulative thesis (i.e. a collection of articles with an introductory text).

In the thesis agreement (DISS2), you specify the coursework that you will complete during your doctoral studies. If you have already attended courses before concluding the thesis agreement, you can include them in the DISS2 agreement after consultation with your supervisor. At the end of your doctoral studies, you must provide proof of the coursework you have completed (DISS4 form). In addition to attending courses (including cross-curricular courses), other activities (such as active participation in conferences and workshops, participation in summer schools, own teaching, writing publications) can also be rewarded with ECTS credits.

Guidelines issued by the Rector of Studies regarding the coursework to be completed in doctoral programmes

Networking within your scientific community at an early stage is of great importance for the research and the professional future. At conferences, workshops, summer schools and during longer or shorter research stays, you can exchange thoughts with other researchers on the respective research projects and receive feedback. You will disseminate your research results within your scientific community through publications and presentations at events. The University of Klagenfurt offers you a series of funding opportunities to financially support your stays abroad and networking activities.

Grants & scholarships