The GSHS works very closely with supervisors in the humanities and social sciences at JGU.
It is not uncommon for doctoral candidates to feel inhibited about approaching their supervisor(s) directly with problems or questions that go beyond the purely academic. We offer a low-threshold, confidential advisory service that can open up new perspectives. If necessary, we can also refer to more specialised advice services. The aim is always to strengthen doctoral candidates in exercising personal responsibility and thus contributing to the educational goals associated with a doctorate in the humanities or social sciences.
Of course, you are also welcome to contact us (confidentially if necessary) if you have any questions about the supervision or qualifications of your doctoral candidates.
In cooperation with the Research and Technology Transfer department (in German) the GSHS is also responsible for supporting research networks involving the humanities and social sciences in applying for and implementing structured measures for the qualification and support of young researchers.
We will be happy to advise you on appropriate qualification options for your doctoral candidates and to collaborate on joint projects.
For the humanities and social sciences, the GSHS provides both a checklist for initial discussions at the beginning of the doctorate and a checklist for the regular supervision meetings. Not all topics are equally relevant for all doctoral projects, so the checklists should not be seen as an obligation, but rather as a working aid.
The GSHS recommends all doctoral candidates (irrespective of the type of doctoral funding they have) to take advantage of the many benefits of enrolling as a doctoral student. We also recommend adding a second supervisor to the supervision agreement within 12 months of starting the doctorate, unless this has already been done at the beginning of the doctorate.
