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PrepDoc Program 2026

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Are you a TUM student and planning a doctorate at TUM? Are you looking for early orientation on your way into academia? Would you like to know how you can identify and contact potential supervisors? Are you in need of information about the different paths to a doctorate at TUM? Then the TUM Graduate School’s PrepDoc Program offers just the right entry point.

PrepDoc supports you in purposefully preparing the next steps on your way to a doctorate. Whether it be the search for a suitable supervisor, the factors that interest supervisors when choosing their doctoral candidates, means of financing a doctorate, or further essential questions about starting a doctorate, PrepDoc 2026 provides you with a comprehensive overview and valuable insights.

The program is designed for TUM master's students and doctoral candidates. It’s free and offers a variety of independent formats. Some events are also open to a broader audience.

  • Introductory event: At our intro event, we will introduce the TUM Graduate School and outline the key aspects of doing your doctorate at TUM. During the following panel discussion, TUM professors will share first-hand insights into the aspects they consider important when reviewing a doctoral application.
  • Information events and workshops: Deep dive into specific topics, such as international mobility, doing your doctorate as a first-generation academic, or different funding methods. Our info events and workshops illuminate different facets of a doctorate and the academic work environment. You can join as many of these workshops as you please, following your own interests and needs.
  • Coaching: If you’re still thinking about whether a doctorate is the right path for you, and if you would like to explore your personal motivation, strengths, and weaknesses in a guided setting, this professional coaching is perfect for you.
  • Networking: Get in touch with other prospective and active doctoral candidates, the TUM Graduate Council, as well as some of TUM-GS’s staff. Take advantage of this opportunity for professional and personal exchange.

The events and workshops will take place from 20 April to 21 May 2026.
Visit our website for the full program: PrepDoc-Programm - TUM Graduate School

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