- PhD Proposal Writing Workshops (PPWW)
- Upcoming Workshop
- When & where?
- Who can apply?
- How to apply?
- Past Workshops
Upcoming Workshop
The upcoming workshops are being planned for 2023 at this point of time.
Team DAAD offers these workshop in cooperation with DAAD Research Ambassadors
These workshops for aspirants in various subject fields are offered throughout the year. Stay tuned – subscribe to DAAD News Update.
When & where?
The information will appear here once the dates have been finalised.
Who can apply?
- Students of relevant subject fields who have completed or are pursuing Masters or MPhil
It is recommended that you complete the ‘How to apply for a PhD in Germany – online course’ offered free of cost by Research in Germany. Registration for the course is open and the course takes 6-9 hours to complete. (moodle.daad.de/phd) It will introduce you to the research landscape of Germany and will help you pick the suitable institution for your PhD.
How to apply?
Application will be completely online.
You are requested to fill up the application form and upload the documents that include
- an updated CV
- abstract of research proposal and
- if you have completed the course, then the completion certificate of ‘How to apply for a PhD in Germany – online course’
Application Link will be available once the dates are announced.
Participation in the workshops is subject to selection.
In case of questions, contact marketing.newdelhi@daad.de.
Past Workshops
For Physics and Chemistry
Onsite
Institute of Chemical Technology Mumbai, 12 October 2022, 12:15-15:30 IST
The workshop was conducted by
- Dr Gopal Dixit, IIT Bombay
- Dr. Anant Kapdi, Institute of Chemical Technlogy (ICT) Mumbai
Together with Team DAAD
- Girija Joshi, Regional Officer
- Girija Joshi, Regional Officer
- Aditi Gosavi, Senior Advisor – Communication
For Life Sciences and Physical Sciences
Online
30 March, 10:00-17:00 IST
The workshop will be conducted by
- Dr Gopal Dixit, IIT Bombay
- Dr Vasudharani Devanathan, IISER Tirupati
Together with Team DAAD
- Dhanashree Deodhar, Regional Officer
- Girija Joshi, Regional Officer
For Humanities and Social Sciences
Online
23 November, 10:00-17:00 IST

© DAAD India
The workshop was conducted by
- Dr Christoph Woiwode, Indo-German Centre for Sustainability at IIT Madras
- Dr Sebastian Schwecke, Max Weber Foundation
Together with Team DAAD
- Apoorv Mahendru, Head – Marketing
- Aditi Gosavi, Senior Advisor – Communication
For Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering Sciences
Online
15 July, 1400-1800 IST
16 July, 1400-1800 IST
The workshop was conducted by
- Prof Dr Aruna Dhathathreyan, AcSIR Chennai – Biophysical Chemistry
- Prof Dr Aranya Bhuti Bhattacherjee, BITS Hyderabad – Physics
- Prof Dr Amitava Gupta, Jadavpur University – Power Engineering
- Dr Jaydeep Bhattacharya, Jawaharlal Nehru University – Biotechnology
Together with the Team DAAD
- Apoorv Mahendru, Head – Marketing
- Aditi Gosavi, Senior Advisor – Communication
- Kanchi Arora, Executive Assistant to the Director
- Dhanashree Deodhar, Regional Officer – Maharashtra, Gujarat