DigiTech Doctoral Centre

The supervision agreement must be submitted with the application.

An overview of publications must be submitted at the opening of the doctoral procedure.

As part of the structured doctoral programme in accordance with Section 10 PromO, it is necessary that regular meetings (at least once a year) are held between supervisors and doctoral candidates. In these meetings, a short list of the steps already undertaken shall be drawn up and, if necessary, the work schedule is adapted together. The information that the meeting or meetings have taken place must be reported to the DIT Graduate School by September via Primuss (see guidelines).

• Confirmation of submission
• Template for the annual report (for your own documentation)

The interim report will be presented at a colloquium, which can be held in two different formats. The entire process is outlined in a concept.

In the ZIP folder you will find all the necessary documents for the interim report:

• Template for the research outline in LaTex
• Template for the research outline in Word (for reference only; the final submission must be a PDF exported from LaTeX)
• Confirmation of the interim report within the structured doctoral programme
• Authorization for Publication

The joint colloquia for 2026 are scheduled as follows:

4. Colloquium of the Promotionszentrum DigiTech

• 28.09.2026 | 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | online
• Presentations
  • Anna Schidek
  • Florian Förster
  • Maxi Holzapfel
  • Lukas Schuhegger

5. Colloquium of the Promotionszentrum DigiTech

• 29.10.2026 |  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | hybrid at THA
• Presentations
  • Andreas Hanninger
  • Lukas Rißmann
  • Insa Schaffernak
  • Lara Watermann

The joint colloquia for 2027:
As soon as all the dates have been finalised, we will send out details of how to register by email.

6. Colloquium of the Promotionszentrum DigiTech

• 09.03.2027 |  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Online

7. Colloquium of the Promotionszentrum DigiTech

• 01.07.2027 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | On-site in Augsburg (in combination with on-site meet-up)

8. Colloquium of the Promotionszentrum DigiTech

• 06.10.2027 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Online

The courses can be completed during the entire duration of the doctorate. The relevant certificates can be uploaded to Primuss on an ongoing basis - but at the latest at the opening of the doctoral procedure (see guidelines). In principle, the courses can be attended at any institution; the following courses are offered at the three partner universities:

• TH Degendorf
        The four courses can be completed as part of the ‘Research and Dissertation Competence’ academic certificate programme.
        Summer Semester: Gute wissenschaftliche Praxis und Compliance, Ethik und Datenschutz in der Wissenschaft, Hochschullehere und rechtliche Aspekte / Didaktik
        und Digitale Lehre
        Winter Semster: Forschungsdatenmanagement
• TH Augsburg
        Summer Semester: Gute wissenschaftliche Praxis und Vermeidung wissenschaftlichen Fehlverhaltens, Ehtik und Datenschutz
        Winter Semester: Forschungsdatenmanagement, Hochschuldidaktik
• HaW Landshut
        Offer varies

Dates, times, format (face-to-face, online, hybrid) and course language (German, English) can be found on the homepage.

Courses already attended can also be recognised as long as the number of ECTS credits is identical.
You are responsible for completing the relevant courses during your doctorate and submitting the relevant certificates. The evidence will only be checked at the start of the opening of the doctoral procedure.

The confirmation(s) of the completed SWS can be uploaded to Primuss on an ongoing basis - but at the latest at the opening of the doctoral procedure (see guidelines). If no proof of teaching experience, such as a teaching assignment, is available, this form may be used.

Please note that 4 SWS are required in total and not per semester and that only teaching activities undertaken after obtaining the degree required for the doctoral program can be taken into account. You are personally responsible for conducting the relevant teaching and submitting the supporting documentation. The documentation will not be reviewed until the doctoral program begins.

The Promotionszentrum DigiTech does not offer a fast-track option for obtaining a doctorate.

Once you have been accepted into the Promotionszentrum, you will be enrolled at DIT as well as at the university where your primary supervisor is based (TH Deggendorf, TH Augsburg, or HaW Landshut). The only fee associated with this is the applicable Student Services fee. This fee must be paid to the university where you first enroll (ideally the same university as your primary advisor’s institution).

Under “Members" you will find a list of all members of the Promotionszentrum DigiTech, along with their respective disciplines. They are available for inquiries regarding doctoral projects.

The primary supervisor for a doctoral project must be a member of the Promotionszentrum. The secondary supervisor may be a professor who is not a member of the Promotionszentrum.

The primary supervisor must be a member of the Promotionszentrum DigiTech. Additional supervisors do not need to be members of the Promotionszentrum.

Professors from the participating universities (TH Deggendorf, TH Augsburg, and HaW Landshut) who meet the requirements under § 19 AVBayHIG may apply for membership.

The required documents for a membership application can be requested from the Graduate School at your own university:

• TH Deggendorf - graduate-school@th-deg.de
• TH Augsburg - graduateschool@tha.de
• HaW Landshut - graduate-center@haw-landshut.de

The completed documents are returned to the Graduate School at your own university, where they are reviewed for completeness and accuracy. The documents are then forwarded to the DIT Graduate School for submission to the Steering Committee. A decision on admission is made at the Steering Committee meeting (which takes place twice a year). Following the decision, you will receive notification via email, and if admitted, a letter of admission will be sent by mail.