{"id":4088,"date":"2023-09-07T15:41:15","date_gmt":"2023-09-07T13:41:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.urz.uni-halle.de\/ingra\/?page_id=4088"},"modified":"2025-12-17T12:03:59","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T11:03:59","slug":"documents-and-forms-for-your-phd-studies-at-mlu-halle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.urz.uni-halle.de\/ingra\/documents-and-forms-for-your-phd-studies-at-mlu-halle\/","title":{"rendered":"Documents and forms for your PhD studies at MLU Halle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p id=\"start\">From your first interest in a doctorate at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), throughout your time as a doctoral student, to the publication of your dissertation: along the way, there are many helpful documents and necessary forms that provide you with important information or structure processes in a common way. We have collected the general documents and forms that every doctoral student comes across during their time at MLU to give you an overview. You will also find links to faculty-specific documents as well as links to documents specifically for internationals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>jump to desired section:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"#initial_info\">Initial Information: Considering a doctorate at MLU<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#necessary_documents\">You go for it: Necessary documents and forms throughout your PhD<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#finishing_it\">Finishing it: Get your doctoral degree<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faculty_specific\">Faculty-specific Documents<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#info_int\">Information for Internationals<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#guides4docs\">Guides4docs@MLU<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"initial_info\">Initial Information: Considering a doctorate at MLU<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"General_Information_about_the_Prerequisitesnbspand_the_Processnbspof_a_Doctorate\"><h5><strong>General Information about the Prerequisites&nbsp;and the Process&nbsp;of a Doctorate<\/strong><\/h5><\/span>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wcms.itz.uni-halle.de\/download.php?down=44872&amp;elem=3030746\" target=\"_blank\">Pursuing a Doctoral Degree at MLU<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, you can find important information supporting your decision making whilst considering a doctorate on this <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.urz.uni-halle.de\/mlu4career\/karriere-einstieg\/studium-und-dann\/\" target=\"_blank\">website<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"About_the_Scientific_Profile_and_the_Scientific_Environment_of_the_University\"><h5><strong>About the <\/strong>S<strong>cientific Profile and the Scientific Environment of the University<\/strong><\/h5><\/span>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wcms.itz.uni-halle.de\/download.php?down=52745&amp;elem=2980443\" target=\"_blank\">Science in Halle<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This brochure by the <em>International Office<\/em> is providing a general overview on  inside and outside the university .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Focussing on prospectives for young academics, we give you an exemplary overview of research opportunities at MLU on this <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.urz.uni-halle.de\/ingra\/science-at-mlu-some-research-prospects-for-early-career-scientists-in-halle\/\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#start\">back to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"necessary_documents\">You go for it: Necessary documents and forms throughout your PhD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"Initial_information_for_people_who_are_pursuing_a_doctoral_degree_at_MLU\"><h5><strong>Initial information for people who are pursuing a doctoral degree at MLU<\/strong><\/h5><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>An overview of all the topics concerning PhD studies and living in the city of Halle is provided with the<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Guide for Doctoral Candidates (<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.urz.uni-halle.de\/ingra\/files\/2020\/03\/phd-guide-2019-EN-screen.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">ENG<\/a> \/ <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wcms.itz.uni-halle.de\/download.php?down=54791&amp;elem=3279897\" target=\"_blank\">GER<\/a>)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially for the initial steps, our website <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.urz.uni-halle.de\/ingra\/starting-the-path-to-a-doctorate\/\" target=\"_blank\">Starting the path to a doctorate<\/a> provides you with helpful information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"Application_for_acceptance_as_a_doctoral_candidate_at_the_faculty\"><h5><strong>Application for acceptance as a doctoral candidate at the faculty<\/strong><\/h5><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>By accepting someone as a PhD student, the respective faculty declares to entrust the doctoral candidate with the writing of the thesis and to examine it upon completion. This step is <strong><em>mandatory<\/em><\/strong>. It is recommend to apply for acceptance in good time upon beginning to work on the thesis. There is an online application form to do so:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/loewenportal.uni-halle.de\/portal\/rds?state=verpublish&amp;publishContainer=applicationForm1&amp;menu_open=n&amp;noDBAction=y&amp;init=y\" target=\"_blank\">Online-Application Form<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"Forms_for_the_enrolment_as_a_doctoral_student\"><h5><strong>Forms for the enrolment as a <\/strong>(<strong>doctoral) student<\/strong><\/h5><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>The enrolment as a student at the university is <strong><em>not obligatory <\/em><\/strong>for doctoral candidates. There is a fee for enrolment each semester. In return, the student status comes with a number of benefits like discounts on public transport, cultural activities, mensa meals, and access to the university&#8217;s resources. If you decide to enrol as a student, the <em>Student Registration Office<\/em> provides you with all the necessary documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/immaamt.verwaltung.uni-halle.de\/fvvrbnt958hn9rvjtb8u88hzrss\/formulare\/#anchor1312935\" target=\"_blank\">Forms for Enrolment<\/a> in German Language\/for domestic students<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uni-halle.de\/ssc\/bewerbungsinformationen\/promotionsstudierende\/\" target=\"_blank\">Forms for Enrolment<\/a> in English Language\/for International students<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"Funding_of_the_PhD\"><h5><strong>Funding of the PhD<\/strong><\/h5><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several ways to fund your PhD.&nbsp;In this <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.urz.uni-halle.de\/ingra\/funding-opportunities-of-the-doctorate\/\" target=\"_blank\">website<\/a>, we&#8217;ve collected information about the different funding opportunities and organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"Statutes_on_Good_Scientific_Practice_and_Dealing_with_Scientific_Misconduct_at_MLU\"><h5><strong>Statutes on Good Scientific Practice and Dealing with Scientific Misconduct at MLU<\/strong><\/h5><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>All doctoral candidates are obligated to adhere to the basic principles of good scientific practice. The university formulated statutes about these principles and how to deal with eventual misconduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.verwaltung.uni-halle.de\/KANZLER\/ZGST\/ABL\/2024\/24_01_01.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Satzung zu guter wissenschaftlicher Praxis vom 13.12.2023<\/a> (only in GER)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>General principles on good scientific research practice have also been formulated by DFG (German Research Foundation) in English language and can be found <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wissenschaftliche-integritaet.de\/en\/code-of-conduct\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#start\">back to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"finishing_it\">Finishing it: Get your doctoral degree<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"Application_for_admission_to_the_doctoral_examination_procedure\"><h5><strong>Application for admission to the doctoral examination procedure<\/strong><\/h5><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>After completion of your thesis, you will be required to apply for admission to the doctoral examination procedure.&nbsp;There is an online form for this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/loewenportal.uni-halle.de\/portal\/rds?state=verpublish&amp;publishContainer=openingForm&amp;menu_open=n\" target=\"_blank\">Online-Application Form<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please find more details in the doctoral regulations that apply to you and\/or speak with your supervisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<span id=\"Regulations_on_the_publication_of_the_dissertation\"><h5><strong>Regulations on the publication of the dissertation<\/strong><\/h5><\/span>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to complete the process of doctoral studies at MLU, the publication of the resulting dissertation is required. The corresponding regulations can be found in the respective doctoral regulations of your faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The university library provides an overview on the requirements and necessary documents\/forms for your publication:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/bibliothek.uni-halle.de\/en\/research-publish\/publishing\/theses-office\/\" target=\"_blank\">Information on Publishing Theses<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#start\">back to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"faculty_specific\">Faculty-specific Documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An overview of all the<strong> Doctoral Regulations<\/strong> can be found <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ingra.uni-halle.de\/doctoral_regulations\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, faculties provide their doctoral students with additional information and corresponding documents and forms. The links below will redirect you to the appropriate sites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-pb-accordion-item c-accordion__item js-accordion-item no-js\" data-initially-open=\"false\" data-click-to-close=\"true\" data-auto-close=\"true\" data-scroll=\"false\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\"><h5 id=\"at-40880\" class=\"c-accordion__title js-accordion-controller\" role=\"button\">see more at the website of the<br \/>Faculty of&#8230;<\/h5><div id=\"ac-40880\" class=\"c-accordion__content\">\n<ul id=\"block-141f6aff-585a-42f2-a422-c908ab0e65b3\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theologie.uni-halle.de\/studium\/promotion\/\" target=\"_blank\">Theology<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medizin.uni-halle.de\/medizinische-fakultaet\/dekanat\/promotionen-habilitationen-ausserplanmaessige-professuren\/promotionen#panel-23956-0\" target=\"_blank\">Medicine<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jura.uni-halle.de\/dekanat\/nachgefragte-formulare\/\" target=\"_blank\">Law<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wiwi.uni-halle.de\/forschung\/wissenschaftlicher_nachwuchs\/promotionsordnungen\/\" target=\"_blank\">Economics and Business<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.philfak1.uni-halle.de\/promotion\/\" target=\"_blank\">Philosophy I<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.philfak2.uni-halle.de\/dekanat\/dokumente\/\" target=\"_blank\">Philosophy II<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.philfak3.uni-halle.de\/dokumente_formulare\/\" target=\"_blank\">Philosophy III<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.natfak1.uni-halle.de\/dekanat\/promotionen\/?lang=de\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Sciences I<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.natfak2.uni-halle.de\/promotion\/formulare_hinweise\/\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Sciences II<\/a><\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.natfak3.uni-halle.de\/ordnungen\/\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Sciences III<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#start\">back to top<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"info_int\">Information for Internationals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>International Office<\/em> provides international doctoral candidates with all the necessary documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Concerning the legal framework of <strong>employment<\/strong>, there is a leaflet in English and German language that can be found <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.international.uni-halle.de\/international_office\/promovierende\/internationale_promovierende\/2570015_2980474\/finanzierungsmoeglichkeiten\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Documents that provide you with information about <strong>health insurance<\/strong> during your doctorate are collected <a href=\"https:\/\/www.international.uni-halle.de\/international_office\/promovierende\/internationale_promovierende\/2570015_2980480\/krankenversicherung\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For information concerning the <strong>residence permit<\/strong>, please see the documents provided <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.international.uni-halle.de\/international_office\/promovierende\/internationale_promovierende\/faq\/?lang=en#anchor3484991\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#start\">back to top<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"guides4docs\">Guides4docs@MLU<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide is part of the overview Guides4docs@MLU released recently by InGrA. Together with the following topics you can get a good overview of options and requirements during your future or current doctorate at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.urz.uni-halle.de\/ingra\/science-at-mlu-some-research-prospects-for-early-career-scientists-in-halle\/\">Research at MLU<\/a>: Some research prospects for early career scientists in Halle (research4docs@MLU)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.urz.uni-halle.de\/ingra\/starting-the-path-to-a-doctorate\/\">Starting the path<\/a>&nbsp;to a doctorate (start4docs@MLU)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.urz.uni-halle.de\/ingra\/funding-opportunities-of-the-doctorate\/\">Funding opportunities<\/a>&nbsp;for the doctorate (funding4docs@MLU)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#start\">back to top<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From your first interest in a doctorate at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU), throughout your time as a doctoral student, to the publication of your dissertation: along the way, there are many helpful documents and necessary forms that provide you with important information or structure processes in a common way. 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