The Unit for Research Funding supports researchers at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg, in particular young academics (doctoral candidates and postdocs), in applying for externally funded research projects. In addition to advising on the selection of suitable funding programmes and organisations, the department also provides administrative support and helps in the search for cooperation partners. Applications to the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the EU Commission (Horizon 2020) are primarily funded with the following services:

In many professional fields, both within and outside of academia, doctoral studies mark the beginning of an academic career. It serves as proof of the ability to carry out independent academic work, which is achieved by writing a dissertation and a successful defence.

Before you decide to start a doctoral project, you should realise that you are facing a project lasting several years that requires independence, good time management and perseverance. You will meet these challenges most effectively if your motivation for doctoral studies is fuelled by enthusiasm for research and your dissertation topic.

If you decide to take on a doctoral project, BTU offers you various paths that will lead you to successful doctoral studies.