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Template for incorporation into the dissertation

According to § 8 of the PromO of 27.11.2018, the dissertation copies submitted for review must have a title page with the following information:

• Title of the dissertation
• Name of the doctoral candidate
• Name of the supervisor by name
• Date of the application for admission to the doctoral examination
• "Dissertation submitted to the Department of Biology of the RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau for the award of the academic degree Dr. rer. nat."

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In accordance with § 18 of the PromO of 27.11.2018, the dissertation copies submitted for publication after the oral examination must have a title page with the following information:

• Title
• Name of the doctoral candidate
• Place of birth of the doctoral candidate
• "Dissertation approved for the award of the academic degree Dr. rer. nat. by the Department of Biology of the RPTU University Kaiserslautern-Landau"
• "D 386"
• Date of the oral examination
• Name of the dean
• Name of the chairperson of the doctoral committee
• Name of the rapporteur

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The Doctoral Student Representation represents the interests of doctoral students at RPTU vis-à-vis the university's bodies and committees and advises on matters concerning doctoral students.

• Saskia Zeilfelder: 01.10.2024 - 30.09.2025
• PhD student representative at RPTU

Formal structure of classic and cumulative dissertations

• at least three manuscripts peer-reviewed publications
• Publications = original work
• In contrast, the older doctoral degree regulations of 04.11.1996 stipulate: at least two manuscripts in peer-reviewed publications! Please note the faculty council resolution of 04.06.2014.
• For detailed implementation see PromO of 27.11.2018, § 8 para. 5 and 6

The doctoral fee is EUR 170.00 (in accordance with the Second State Ordinance Amending the State Ordinance on Fees in the Areas of Science, Continuing Education and Research (Special Fee Schedule) of February 10, 2022). It can be transferred to:

Landeshochschulkasse Deutsche Bundesbank Filiale Mainz
IBAN: DE25 5500 0000 0055 0015 11, BIC: MARKDEF1550
(BLZ: 550 000 00, account no.: 55 001 511)
Reason for payment:
Promotionsgebühr FB Biologie VORNAME NACHNAME, Kostenstelle 8800.000

This checklist serves to ensure proper deregistration when leaving the Department of Biology. Please have all the items listed signed off by the relevant departments and submit the completed form to the Dean's office by the leaving date at the latest.

With your signature, you confirm that all relevant materials, equipment, keys etc. have been returned and that the workplace has been left in an orderly condition.

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The guidelines for good scientific practice ensure the quality and integrity of scientific work through clear standards for honest and transparent research. They promote trust in research and prevent misconduct.

DFG guidelines for safeguarding good scientific practice

Ombuds Committee "Good Scientific Practice" at RPTU

The structured doctoral program aims to provide doctoral students with a basis for writing their dissertation and to prepare them for their doctorate in a targeted manner and within an appropriate time frame.

The following program is currently available at the Department of Biology:

RTG 2737 - STRESSistance