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:

• Freie Universität Berlin – Dahlem Research School

• Humboldt University of Berlin - Humboldt Graduate School

• Technical University of Berlin - Center for Junior Scholars

• Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin – Charité Graduate School

We wish you all the best on your journey!