On 14 July 2025, Deggendorf University of Applied Sciences and Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences were granted the right to award doctorates for the establishment of the
Doctoral Centre ‘Promoting Research and Innovation for Sustainable Multidisciplinary Approaches in Health’ (PRISMA Health).
The joint doctoral centre is coordinated primarily by Deggendorf University of Applied Sciences and has a specific thematic focus.
The academic staff brings together research-intensive professors from various faculties at both universities of applied sciences.
The doctoral centre is currently being established. The plan is to be able to admit the first doctoral candidates during the summer semester of 2026
PRISMA Health brings together four core research areas: biopsychosocial research, healthcare practice, professional and educational research, and digitalisation and medical technology transformation. These areas examine both individual and systemic health factors through an integrative approach.
Through inter-university collaboration within the PRISMA Health doctoral centre, the focus is placed on the field of health, with its complex challenges and the significant potential in terms of social, economic and professional imperatives.
The PRISMA Health doctoral centre is currently being established, so unfortunately we are unable to accept applications at this time!
In case the topic of your doctoral project does not match our range of topics, we are happy to provide information on doing a cooperativ doctorate at the DIT.
Application documents (forms will be made available shortly)
Templates
Application periods
After the application period, it takes approximately 4 to 5 weeks before you receive notification of the decision.
Whilst the dissertation is being written, the requirements of the structured PhD programme as set out in the PromO or relevant guidelines must be met.
Information on the structured PhD programme (currently being prepared)
The care agreement must be submitted at the time of application.
A list of publications must be submitted when the doctoral programme begins.
Under the structured PhD programme in accordance with PromO, it is necessary for meetings to take place regularly (at least once a year) between supervisors and PhD candidates. During these meetings, a brief summary of the steps taken is drawn up jointly, along with a revised work plan if necessary. Once the meeting or meetings have taken place, confirmation that they have been held must be submitted to the THD Graduate School via Primuss (see guidelines)
The presentation of the interim report will be governed by a specific procedure and will take place at an early stage of your project as part of a colloquium organised by the PRISMA Health Doctoral Centre.
General information
The courses can be taken at any time during the duration of the PhD programme. The relevant evidence can be uploaded to Primuss on an ongoing basis – but no later than when the PhD procedure begins (see guidelines). In principle, the courses can be attended at either of the two universities.
Dates, times, format (face-to-face, online, hybrid) and course languages (German, English) are listed on the website.
Courses you have already taken may also be recognised, provided the number of ECTS credits is the same.
You are responsible for completing the relevant courses during your PhD programme and for submitting the relevant evidence. This evidence will not be checked until the PhD programme commences.
Confirmation(s) of the contact hours completed can be uploaded to Primuss on an ongoing basis – but no later than when the doctoral programme commences – (see guidelines). Please note that the total number of contact hours required must be completed, not per semester.
You are personally responsible for delivering the relevant teaching and submitting the relevant evidence. The evidence will only be checked once the doctoral programme has commenced.
The doctoral process can only be initiated once the structured doctoral programme has been completed in full and all the necessary documents have been submitted.
The Doctoral Committee decides on admission to the doctoral programme and enrolment in the PRISMA Health Doctoral Centre. It initiates the doctoral process, appoints the supervising professors and establishes the examination board.
Constituents
Committee meeting dates
The directing committee is responsible for the strategic direction and academic quality assurance of the doctoral programmes. It also decides on the appointment of new professors to the Doctoral Centre.
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Constituents
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Committee meeting dates
We are happy to provide information for those interested in doing a doctorate and for interested professors below.
An application for admission to the Promotionszentrum PRISMA Health is only possible with a confirmation of supervision from a professorial member. Please note the respective departments of the professors. Alternatively, the desired supervisor can apply for admission to the Promotionszentrum.
The admission requirements for doctoral studies are regulated in PromO § 3.
Fast-track promotion is not offered within the framework of the Promotionszentrum PRISMA Health.
As part of a doctorate at the Promotionszentrum PRISMA Health, all doctoral candidates undergo a mandatory qualification programme. This consists of a various elements, which must be completed during the doctorate.
More detailed information can be found in PromO, in the guidelines for the structured doctoral programme and on our homepage.
Once you have been accepted to the Promotionszentrum, you will be enrolled at the TH Deggendorf and the university where your first supervisor is based (DIT or TH Rosenheim). The only fees payable are the applicable student union fee. This must be paid at the university of first enrolment (ideally the same university as the first supervisor)
Under "Members" you will find a list of all professors of the Promotionszentrum PRISMA Health with the name of the respective department. They are available for enquiries regarding doctoral projects.
The initial supervision of the doctoral project must be carried out by a professorial member of the doctoral centre. The second supervision can be carried out by professors who are not part of the doctoral centre.
You will find a list of all the necessary documents and records in the manual.
The first supervisor must be a professorial member of the Promotionszentrum. Other supervisors do not have to be members of the Promotionszentrum.
Interested professors of the involved universities (TH Deggendorf, TH Rosenheim) who fulfil the requirements according to § 19 AVBayHIG can apply for membership.
The necessary documents for an application for membership can be requested from the Graduate School of your own university:
The completed documents are sent back to the Graduate School of your own university, where they are checked for completeness and accuracy. The documents are then sent to the THD Graduate School for forwarding to the steering committee. At the steering committee meeting (which takes place twice a year), a decision is made on admission. Following this, feedback is sent by e-mail and, if accepted, a letter of acceptance is sent by post.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the team at the DIT Graduate School
graduate-school@th-deg.de