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Institute of Psychology
Institute of Psychology

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Responsibilities and Objectives

The Graduate School supports members of the institute in establishing and promoting quality standards for doctoral education. Key areas of responsibility include:

  • Coordinating and further developing the accompanying program for doctoral candidates (e.g. workshops, guest lectures, events on interdisciplinary topics)
  • Implementing measures to internationalize doctoral education
  • Promoting cooperation in doctoral training between supervisors, departments, faculties, and non-university research institutions
  • Providing support measures for the research projects of doctoral candidates
  • Involving both faculty and doctoral candidates in shaping the structure and offerings of the Graduate School, including through participation in its executive board

The objectives of the Graduate School include:

  • Promoting internationalization within structured doctoral programs
  • Supporting equal opportunities and the compatibility of academic careers and family life
  • Facilitating cooperation between Universität Hamburg and non-university research institutions in the context of structured doctoral programs