The Institute of Health and Nursing Sciences (IGP) is strongly committed to promoting the next generation of researchers in the health and nursing sciences. It offers outstanding conditions for doctoral study – including structured programmes, tailored individual support, and a strong network of cooperation with universities and practice partners. Doctoral researchers are actively involved in externally funded projects and contribute to interdisciplinary work on pressing issues in healthcare and service delivery.

From the first steps into research to the postdoctoral stage, early-career researchers at the IGP benefit from professional, consistent and high-quality support. Our aim is to identify and nurture potential at an early stage and to offer aspiring researchers an inspiring environment for academic growth, personal development and career opportunities. The IGP sees itself as a place where academic careers begin – and where they continue to grow.

Association for Doctoral Studies at the Universities of Applied Sciences in Baden-Württemberg

The Association for Doctoral Studies Baden-Württemberg offers doctoral researchers the opportunity to pursue their degree within a research-oriented and interdisciplinary academic network. Members of the association include Prof Dr Andrea Chmitorz, Prof Dr Annette Riedel, Prof Dr Reinhold Wolke and Prof Dr Petra Wihofszky. Doctoral candidates benefit from an excellent research environment that combines strong practical relevance with interdisciplinary approaches.

HE-Personal Programme

As part of the HE-Personal programme funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), Esslingen University of Applied Sciences offers structured support for early-career researchers preparing for future professorships. The programme supports both practice-oriented projects and academic development in innovative areas of healthcare. The contact person is Prof Dr Astrid Elsbernd.

Doctoral Committees with Partner Universities and Universities of Applied Sciences

University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine Eberhard Karls University Tübingen

The Department of Nursing Science offers dedicated early-career researchers the opportunity to pursue doctoral studies in cooperation with partner institutions such as the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen. Research topics range from interprofessional collaboration to complementary and alternative interventions. Close integration into ongoing research projects ensures that doctoral theses are not only scientifically sound but also practice-oriented and socially relevant.

University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd

With the right to confer doctoral degrees in Educational Science (Dr paed.) and Philosophy (Dr phil.), the University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd provides an excellent academic environment for research projects that explore pedagogical and philosophical dimensions of nursing science. Close academic supervision enables theoretically grounded and socially relevant contributions to the ongoing development of nursing discourse.

University Hospital and Faculty of Medicine Eberhard Karls University Tübingen

The Department of Nursing Science offers dedicated early-career researchers the opportunity to pursue doctoral studies in cooperation with partner institutions such as the Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen. Research topics range from interprofessional collaboration to complementary and alternative interventions. Close integration into ongoing research projects ensures that doctoral theses are not only scientifically sound but also practice-oriented and socially relevant.

University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd

With the right to confer doctoral degrees in Educational Science (Dr paed.) and Philosophy (Dr phil.), the University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd provides an excellent academic environment for research projects that explore pedagogical and philosophical dimensions of nursing science. Close academic supervision enables theoretically grounded and socially relevant contributions to the ongoing development of nursing discourse.