At the IOER, young researchers find the best of conditions for doctoral studies and habilitation. The size of the institute and the large number of doctoral students offer a lively, stimulating, and motivating environment for anyone wishing to make an outstanding scientific contribution to ecological spatial development.

The IOER has established a comprehensive programme for promoting young researchers. The content of the programme is laid down in an in-house agreement on the promotion and support of young scientists. The key elements are:

• guidance towards doctoral candidate status (start-up support)
• regular expert support
• external support from a high-level body of scientists
• assumption of expenses (equipment, official travel, education, etc.)
• opportunities to attend meetings and conferences
• participation in training programmes (seminars, colloquiums, etc.)
• financial support for the final stages of studies and follow-up support.

Further information:

• Doctoral students, topics of current dissertations
• Events
• Doctorates and Habilitations

The IOER offers various positions for doctoral candidates: as academic assis- tants financed by third-party or in-house funds, and as scholarship holders, also financed in various ways. Particular mention should be made of Dresden Leibniz Graduate School (DLGS) grants, which are offered by the IOER and the TU Dresden in collaboration with the ARL.