Resulting report
Science-related motivation
You have a strong interest in scientific work and are highly motivated to gain new insights and address open questions in your field. You want to actively contribute to the advancement of knowledge and find scientific work meaningful and fulfilling.
Self-management and work style
You have very strong self-management skills. You actively tackle challenges, remain capable of taking action, and are good at structuring your own work. Your working style is reflective, focused, and flexible – ideal prerequisites for a doctorate.
Mental robustness and resilience
You approach challenges actively and constructively, persevere even in the face of resistance, and develop solutions. You use criticism and setbacks as learning opportunities. You have great stamina and can motivate yourself over long periods of time.
Environment and framework conditions
You are on the right track and show initiative in planning and organization, even if some things still seem a little experimental or awkward. Your environment is largely supportive. Minor uncertainties – such as when dealing with complex information or balancing everyday life and research – are normal. With a little fine-tuning and clear priorities, you are well positioned.
Personal and extrinsic motivation
You want to pursue a doctorate because you have a deep passion for your research topic. It motivates you to develop your own questions, gain new insights, and engage intensively with your field of study. For you, personal growth and the independent creation of knowledge are paramount.
Academic and subject-specific skills
You handle scientific texts and concepts with confidence, think in a structured and reflective manner, and are able to analyze and develop complex content independently. These strengths form a solid foundation for independent scientific work within the framework of a doctorate.
Reflexionen und persönliche Einschätzungen
"How do you deal with external expectations or pressure, and to what extent do they influence your motivation?"
"In which situations have you already done scientific work – what did you find easy, what did you find difficult?"
"In what situations have you demonstrated that you can stick with a goal over the long term – even when faced with setbacks?"
"What strategies do you use successfully in other areas of your life that you could apply to doing a doctorate?"
"What is your most frequently used avoidance strategy?"
"When was the last time you surprised yourself by simply doing something?"
Thank you for taking the time to complete the self-assessment tool!
Your answers will now give you an initial impression of whether a doctorate is currently a good fit for you or whether there may be other paths that are better suited to your interests and goals at this time. In addition, you can also use the resulting report as a good basis for orientation discussions.
If the result shows that a doctorate could be a good fit for you, this means that you have the motivation and qualities that support a successful doctorate. Perhaps this is the right next step for you to deepen your scientific questions and advance your career.
If the results indicate that a doctorate is currently less suitable for you, that's perfectly fine too! A doctorate is a big step that requires a lot of commitment – and there are many other ways you can apply your skills and interests professionally.
Take the time to reflect on the results and consider which steps are best for you personally. If you wish, you can also talk to people in your personal circle, current doctoral researchers and supervisors, colleagues (in your field), or advisors, e.g., from graduate institutions, to further support your decision.
Familiarize yourself with the services offered by graduate institutions:
We wish you all the best on your journey!
