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PhD & Research

A doctorate opens the academic and the professional door at the same time. What decides it is finding a supervisor and settling the funding — with a contracted position the process moves much faster.

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§ 16b / § 18d AufenthG

What is usually required

  • A recognised master’s degree and admission to doctoral studies.
  • A supervisor or an agreement with a research institution; on the § 18d route, a hosting agreement.
  • Funding: a contract, a scholarship, or your own proof of funds.
  • Language proof matching the programme; many doctorates run in English.
  • Researchers who have completed a master’s degree
  • People who already hold a position at an institute or university
  • Post-docs and visiting researchers

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The route, step by step

The route, step by step

  1. Sharpen the research topic and approach supervisors.
  2. Secure admission or a contract, then document the funding.
  3. Apply for the visa (§ 16b doctorate or § 18d researcher).
  4. Register and collect the residence permit in Germany.
  5. Plan the move to permanent residence after the doctorate.

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PhD & Research

PhD & Research: Choosing the right path

PhD & Research: Choosing the right path is part of a structured Germany-readiness process. Road2Germany connects your target pathway with qualifications, experience, language, finances, documents, recognition requirements and timing.

PhD & Research: Preparing early

PhD & Research: Preparing early is part of a structured Germany-readiness process. Road2Germany connects your target pathway with qualifications, experience, language, finances, documents, recognition requirements and timing.

PhD & Research: Matching your profile

PhD & Research: Matching your profile is part of a structured Germany-readiness process. Road2Germany connects your target pathway with qualifications, experience, language, finances, documents, recognition requirements and timing.

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