Evangelische Fachhochschule Nürnberg (EVHN) offers multiple pathways for qualified junior researchers to pursue a doctorate. In collaboration with strong partner universities, EVHN facilitates high-level academic qualification with a clear practical orientation, societal relevance, and a human-centered approach to research. Students can choose between direct doctoral studies at the EVHN's own doctoral center, structured support within a doctoral college, or participation in a collaborative doctoral project. EVHN provides suitable frameworks to support your doctoral endeavors.
Evangelische Fachhochschule Nürnberg offers direct doctoral studies at its joint doctoral center (PromZen MeVuT) with KSH Munich, or structured doctoral support through the collaborative 'Promotionskolleg Zukunft aktiv gestalten – Der Mensch im Fokus' with other Bavarian church-related universities.
Prospective doctoral candidates can pursue direct doctoral studies at the joint 'Promotionszentrum Menschenorientierte Forschung für innovative Versorgung und Teilhabe' (PromZen MeVuT) starting from 2026.
Yes, financial support is available through a stipend for participants in the 'Promotionskolleg "Zukunft aktiv gestalten – Der Mensch im Fokus"', awarded by the Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung with BMBF support.
The PromZen MeVuT focuses on application-oriented, interdisciplinary research centered on people, related to care, participation, and social innovation. The Promotionskolleg addresses societal transformation processes like social and demographic change, sustainability, digitalization, and education.
Specific entry requirements, supervision details, and application processes for both the direct doctoral program and the doctoral college are available on their respective partner websites.