The decision to pursue a doctorate raises many questions: What are the admission requirements? What types of doctoral procedures are available? How do I find a topic? Who will supervise me? As the central institution for early-career support, KHYS is the main contact point for advising prospective doctoral researchers at KIT. This presentation provides an overview of all essential information related to pursuing a doctorate at KIT, including the necessary formal steps before, during, and at the end of your doctoral project, and it introduces the funding programs offered by KHYS.