# Doctoral StudiesInformation for supervisors
**Source**: https://www.bio.uni-heidelberg.de/en/study-and-teaching/doctoralphd-studies/information-for-supervisors
**Parent**: https://www.bio.uni-heidelberg.de/en/study-and-teaching/doctoralphd-studies
# Doctoral Studies Information for supervisors
## a list of important documents for supervisors
### Table
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| [Current Doctoral Degree Regulations](https://backend.bio.uni-heidelberg.de/en/documents/current-doctoral-degree-regulations/download) [This is the most up-to-date version of the regulations concerning the doctoral degree](https://backend.bio.uni-heidelberg.de/en/documents/current-doctoral-degree-regulations/download) | [pdf (369.7 KB) (pdf, 369.7 KB)](https://backend.bio.uni-heidelberg.de/en/documents/current-doctoral-degree-regulations/download) |
| [Plagiarism Statement](https://backend.bio.uni-heidelberg.de/en/documents/plagiarism-statement/download) [Official Statement by the Doctoral Degree Committee of the Faculty of Biosciences concerning plagiarism](https://backend.bio.uni-heidelberg.de/en/documents/plagiarism-statement/download) | [pdf (257.6 KB) (pdf, 257.6 KB)](https://backend.bio.uni-heidelberg.de/en/documents/plagiarism-statement/download) |
| [List of examiners](https://backend.bio.uni-heidelberg.de/en/documents/list-of-examiners-0/download) [New sortable Excel Spreadsheet listing Supervisors/Examiners for Biology and Pharmacy](https://backend.bio.uni-heidelberg.de/en/documents/list-of-examiners-0/download) | [xlsx (23.8 KB) (xlsx, 23.8 KB)](https://backend.bio.uni-heidelberg.de/en/documents/list-of-examiners-0/download) |
| [Merkblatt Noten](https://backend.bio.uni-heidelberg.de/en/documents/merkblatt-noten/download) [Grading information for Thesis / Dissertation Evaluations and defense examination](https://backend.bio.uni-heidelberg.de/en/documents/merkblatt-noten/download) | [pdf (49 KB) (pdf, 49 KB)](https://backend.bio.uni-heidelberg.de/en/documents/merkblatt-noten/download) |
| [Summa distinction](https://backend.bio.uni-heidelberg.de/en/documents/summa-distinction/download) [In case you grade a thesis 1,0 ("very good") - additionally submit this form](https://backend.bio.uni-heidelberg.de/en/documents/summa-distinction/download) | [pdf (136.1 KB) (pdf, 136.1 KB)](https://backend.bio.uni-heidelberg.de/en/documents/summa-distinction/download) |
| [Gutachterantrag](https://backend.bio.uni-heidelberg.de/en/documents/gutachterantrag/download) [for details see the instructions below](https://backend.bio.uni-heidelberg.de/en/documents/gutachterantrag/download) | [pdf (26.4 KB) (pdf, 26.4 KB)](https://backend.bio.uni-heidelberg.de/en/documents/gutachterantrag/download) |
**Application requirements for Junior Research Group Leaders requesting the status of „Supervisor” for doctoral candidates at the Faculty of Biosciences**
- Please use the application form “Gutachterantrag”.
- Submit proof that you have attained your current position using a competitive procedure. (On the application form, under point 1, there's a list of possible selections.)
- Provide the number of Ph.D. students, postdocs, and technical assistants in your group (point 2).
- Submit proof that you have your independent funding (point 3).
- Submit proof that you can publish independently (point 4, a list of your publications will suffice).
- You must be willing to take on teaching amounting to 2 SWS (Bachelor or Master) for the Faculty of Biosciences. Before sending in your application, contact Frau Dr. Andrea Wolk
[andrea.wolk@urz.uni-hd.de](mailto:andrea.wolk@urz.uni-hd.de)
to discuss details of your teaching and to have your application signed (point 6).
- Provide your CV and, as mentioned above, a list of your publications.
- Submit all documents to the Ph.D. Office. The Doctoral Degree Committee will decide on your application in the next meeting.
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