Why become a member of CuKnow?
- Formation of interdisciplinary networks between doctoral students
- Awarding of short-term scholarships for the application phase and final phase of the doctorate as well as support in the acquisition of further funding
- Supportive mentoring by a professional supervisor from another discipline
- Participation in courses of the Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS) and other graduate schools to promote scientific work and interdisciplinary exchange with other doctoral students
- Professional qualification in one's own discipline through assignment to an area of specialization
- DocRetreat (MayDay) as an annual event and centerpiece of interdisciplinary collaboration within the graduate school
- Financial support in the form of travel budget, purchase of software licenses, etc.
- Certificate at the end of the doctorate
Admission of doctoral researchers
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Documents Required for the Application
- A 2-page paper describing your doctoral project and the connection to the subject of the graduate school.
- A Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages).
- A copy of the confirmation of registration at KHYS or letter of acceptance as doctoral researcher to the KIT Department.
The application must be filed through our online application platform: https://indico.scc.kit.edu/e/CuKnow
For questions concerning the application process, please contact Coordination.
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About CuKnow membership
Participation in the qualification program is in line with the objectives of the overall strategy formulated by KIT with regard to the qualification and promotion of young scientists. The program is designed for 3 years, but can also be completed more slowly if the doctorate takes longer. It is based on the recommendation of the DFG that a maximum of 4-5 SWS/year should be spent on qualification in addition to the doctorate. 1 ECTS corresponds to approx. 30 working hours.
Membership in CuKnow continues until the doctorate is completed or a withdrawal from CuKnow occurs. If the minimum requirements for the certificate are not met, a trimmed down certificate can be issued.
In general, doctoral students are invited to organize interdisciplinary events on their own initiative: Study days, lectures, reading circles, etc. International collaborations are also encouraged. The own organization of an event, seminar or workshop will be evaluated more extensively than if only "participating" in a seminar. The ECTS, therefore, depend on the degree of preparation and follow-up as well as the duration of an event.