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Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS) is the central institution for the promotion of junior researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). We support doctoral candidates, doctoral researchers, postdocs and the Young Investigator Network (YIN) and connect the doctoral programs at KIT.
We
- individually advise, qualify, and support young scientists during their careers
- further develop the support of young scientists at KIT and maintain the quality of the doctoral research phase
- support coordinated research programs (e.g. research training groups) for the promotion of young scientists.
Contact
Straße am Forum 3 76131 Karlsruhe Phone: +49 (0)721 608-46185
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The KHYS Family Grant supports doctoral and postdoctoral researchers who are pregnant or have children living in the same household. Activities eligible for funding are support from a student or research assistant (“Hiwi”) and individual coaching by external coaches in the family phase. Apply anytime.
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Have you just started your doctoral research period? And would you like to know more about the services offered at KIT for doctoral researchers? Then come and join other German and international KIT PhD students at the Welcome Event for Doctoral Researchers that takes place on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
MorePostdocs and doctoral researchers in the final stages of their doctorate have the opportunity to participate in individual career coaching with a professionally trained external coach of their choice. New registrations are possible until Monday, September 28.
MoreKIT will grant the KIT Doctoral Awards for the 19th time in 2026. Extraordinary doctoral researchers who gained their degree in the academic year 2025/2026 will be awarded. The deadline for applications and nominations is Monday, October 12, 2026.
MoreGain orientation at KIT and meet fellow new postdocs at the upcoming Welcome Event for Postdocs on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
MoreThe Baden-Wuerttemberg Employers’ Association of the Metal and Electrical Industry – Südwestmetall – again awards the Südwestmetall-Förderpreis at KIT. The prize is awarded to especially outstanding doctoral theses with importance for the industrial work world and/or its socio-political framework conditions. The deadline for applications is Monday, November 16, 2026.
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