DLGS Selection Process

DLGS has a centralised application process: all applications are received through the online application portal. In the first step, they are evaluated against the eligibility criteria and then forwarded further for evaluation by the Management Board. In addition to the selection criteria (relevance, scientific soundness, innovativeness, feasibility), key balancing criteria (gender, academic discipline, geography) are also considered – see Guide for applicants for details. Selected applicants are invited to online interviews.

The review process typically takes up around three months following the submission of the application. A final decision is made after an interview. All offers are contingent upon acceptance as a doctoral candidate by the respective faculty at TU Dresden.

Our selection of fellows focuses on fostering coherence, complementarity, and synergies within each cohort and across previous ones. This approach helps us build a vibrant community of young researchers who are collectively engaged in the production and co-creation of knowledge.