Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

Pursuing a doctorate with Fraunhofer

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft provides an ideal environment to help you complete your doctorate and propel your broader career. Our mission? To support you throughout your doctoral journey with reliable structures and to foster your unique talents.

Above and beyond

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Our Code of Conduct, »Doing Your Doctorate with Fraunhofer« sets the highest quality standards. From day one, you will have an experienced supervisor by your side to regularly review the progress of your dissertation project. We’ll also establish clear goals and practical steps in a qualification agreement to set you up for success throughout your doctoral journey.

Thanks to their special training program, our support staff are well prepared for their role and ready to offer you the best possible support. Naturally, your input is also welcome at any time, as we are committed to continuously improving our process.

Having the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft by your side means having a reliable partner dedicated to supporting you on your path to completing your doctorate while providing ideal conditions for success.

Your working environment – open, versatile, and creative.

Take a look at what we have in store for you:

  • Fraunhofer offers you a unique combination of application-oriented research, contract research, and advanced training.
  • Your doctoral position strikes the right balance between getting involved in ongoing projects early on and having enough time for your dissertation.
  • Linking your doctoral research to a research project will equip you with the skills needed to tackle scientific challenges from a practical perspective.
  • Most of your skills will be developed on the job, through gaining hands-on experience by working on relevant industry challenges.
  • Thanks to our close partnerships with some of the most renowned universities, you will benefit from exceptional support and strong connections to the academic community.
  • Fraunhofer offers a comprehensive qualification program with institute-specific courses that will help you build expertise in a wide range of areas.
  • Upon completing your doctorate, you will receive a certificate »Promovieren mit Fraunhofer« recognizing the depth and breadth of your training.
  • You will have access to state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure, which enables you to conduct research at the highest standards.
 

Fraunhofer makes it possible to successfully balance family life, research, and your doctoral studies. With us, you can pursue both your personal and professional goals while putting your scientific expertise into practice.

Since doctoral supervision conditions vary by institute, we recommend contacting your preferred Fraunhofer Institute directly for details (see the full list of institutes).

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In addition to dedicated doctoral positions, you can pursue a doctorate while working as a research assistant. To determine if a position is suitable for pursuing a doctorate, check directly with the Fraunhofer Institute to which you are applying.