Resources for supervision

ECR supervisors

In this section, supervisors can find information and resources for their work with early career researchers.

Events for supervisors

Kollegialer Austausch für Betreuende von R1–R3

Kollegiale Beratung zu aktuellen Fragen und Herausforderungen in der Betreuung von Nachwuchsforschenden

Start: 07/03/2026, 10:30 AM
End: 07/03/2026, 12:00 PM

Von Promotion bis Postdoc – die Betreuung gut gestalten

TU Academic Leadership Programm - Führungskräfteentwicklung für Professor*innen: Wahlmodul „Von Promotion bis Postdoc – die Betreuung gut gestalten“

Vorbereitung in Moodle ab 08/2026, Austauschtermin 02.10.2026, 10:00-12:00 Uhr, per Zoom

Resources for supervisors

Supervision: Doctoral candidates

Principles of Good Doctoral Supervision at TU Dortmund University

The principles of effective doctoral supervision are based on the DFG’s “Principles of Effective Career Support in Science” and complement the guidelines on “Good Research Practice.”

Supervision Agreement

Supervision agreement for doctoral candidates at TU Dortmund University.

Doctoral regulations

The TU Dortmund University Doctoral Regulations, as currently in effect (2024). Please note that each department has its own regulations, based on the university-wide framework.

Funding program for the establishment of positions for doctoral candidates with disabilities

Professors who wish to establish a doctoral position for a graduate with severe disabilities/chronic conditions can apply for funding from TU Dortmund University.