The Ph.D. program provided by the TUM SEED Center aims to shape the future leaders of academia. Tailored to foster cutting-edge research and inventive thinking, our program leads the way in advancing sustainable energy and entrepreneurship. We strongly advocate for interdisciplinary and global cooperation, transcending conventional limits to explore the fusion of sustainable energy and entrepreneurial practices. The PhD program at SEED Center is not just about academic pursuits; it's about making a difference. Our Ph.D. students engage in research that directly impacts the real world, contributing to sustainable development and entrepreneurial endeavors.

You can choose between conducting your Ph.D. at TUM or one of the SEED partner universities (upon the availability of scholarships).

Ph.D. at TUM

Start your research journey with the Ph.D. program at TUM. Here, your academic exploration is boundless, and you can focus your research on any topic related to entrepreneurship and sustainable energies. The TUM SEED Center is your gateway to an enriching research environment, introducing you to cutting-edge facilities, interdisciplinary collaborations, and excellent mentors. You have the unique possibility to conduct research in extremely interesting environments and topics. TUM SEED Center actively supports its Ph.D. students with mobility grants for field research trips, or to present their research at international conferences. Dive into your passion, contribute to global sustainability, and join a community dedicated to shaping the future of sustainable entrepreneurship. Your research excellence starts here.

Ph.D. at SEED Partner University

TUM SEED Center also offers a PhD program at our partner universities, focusing on sustainable development in the Global South. Here, you have the freedom to delve into a topic related to entrepreneurship and sustainable energies, specifically addressing the unique challenges faced by the Global South. The TUM SEED Center, in collaboration with our partners, serves as your gateway to a rich research environment, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and mentorship and offering research mobility grants to our other partner universities and TUM. Join us in shaping the future of sustainable entrepreneurship in the Global South.

Contact our research coordinator for more information on our PhD programs.