Additionally to the mentioned reasons, Optics and Photonics programme at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is convinced that besides the specific research project further trainings and modules are elementary components of an excellent foundation for your future in academia or industry. Every doctoral student has got the opportunity of claiming personal advisors and profits from modules that provide a deep insight of management skills.
Since successful careers in industry and academia often require leadership and interdisciplinary knowledge, emphasis is laid on management skills, which are taught as mandatory management modules within KSOP. In addition, there are also technical, scientific and personal key competence modules.
To support their endeavor, two independent advisors and a mentor accompany the research work of the doctoral researcher. All Ph.D. positions are financed - either by KSOP scholarships or other sources.
The Karlsruhe School of Optics & Photonics is accredited with the Excellence Status of the DFG.
Admission to the PhD programme takes place continuously throughout the year.
Research areas included:
This programme may require students to demonstrate proficiency in English.
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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