The decision to pursue a doctorate raises numerous questions: What are the admission requirements? Which forms of doctoral studies exist? How do I find a topic? Who will supervise me? As a central institution for early-career researchers at KIT, Karlsruhe House of Young Scientists (KHYS) serves as the first point of contact for students interested in pursuing a doctorate and for current doctoral researchers. This talk provides an overview of the most important information regarding the doctorate at the KIT, covering among other things questions students should consider before starting their doctorate, as well as the formal steps required before, during, and at the end of their doctoral journey.