Advising and Service
Freiburg Research Services offers a wide range of services and advising for prospective and current doctoral candidates of the University of Freiburg.
Doctoral Candidate Advising
The Graduate Centre at Freiburg Research Services offers the following services:
- counselling on questions concerning doctoral studies,
- conflict counselling,
- advising on funding options,
- support in planning your career and
- language tandem for doctoral researchers.
The Graduate Centre and the Science Support Centre advise the faculties on preparing proposals for and establishing structured doctoral programmes.
Central Ombuds Process for Doctoral Candidates and Supervisors
The University of Freiburg offers a central ombuds process for all doctoral candidates and dissertation supervisors. Its purpose is to resolve conflicts resulting from the relationship between doctoral candidates and their supervisors or work on the dissertation. As a rule, persons seeking advice begin by contacting the ombuds assistants at the Graduate Centre at Freiburg Research Services. In addition, it is also possible to contact the ombudspersons directly.