Doing a doctorate in the Promotionsverband
Since 29 June 2022, there has been a joint Promotionsverband of the universities of applied sciences (HAWs) in Baden-Württemberg, which is authorised to award doctorates independently. The doctoral centre is the central institution in which particularly research-intensive professors from the HAWs in Baden-Württemberg are involved. The same quality requirements apply to doctorates in the HAW Association as to doctorates at a university.
Five research units to choose from
The Hochschule der Medien (HdM ) is also a member of the Promotionsverband and is currently represented by ten professors with a strong research background. The following members currently belong to the doctoral association: Prof Michael Burmester, Prof Arnd Engeln, Prof Ansgar Gerlicher, Prof Petra Grimm, Prof Gunter Hübner, Prof Nils Högsdal, Prof Yvonne Kammerer, Prof Johannes Maucher, Prof Richard Stang and Prof Gottfried Zimmermann. Prof Ansgar Gerlicher is also a member of the doctoral committee from Department III "Computer Science, Electrical Engineering". Doctorates are possible in five research units - including social sciences, computer science and engineering.
Organisational steps for promotion in the Promotionsverband
Supervision agreement
- The first supervisor must be a member of the doctoral centre.
- A so-called supervision agreement is concluded with this person.
Application for acceptance
- This is followed by registration at the doctoral centre with postal and digital submission of all documents.
- Processing takes place chronologically. Depending on the complexity, however, the order may change.
Matriculation
- There is an obligation to enrol at the university of first supervisor in accordance with the State Higher Education Act (§ 38 LHG).
- Exception: If you work full-time at the university, you can apply for an exemption.