About us
GRADE is the central institution at Goethe University for interdisciplinary training, advising, and support of researchers in the early stages of their careers. Together with our cooperation partners, we're helping them advance their research, career development, and personal growth.
Who we are
GRADE Staff
Academic Advisory Board
PhD Council (Promrat)
What we do
We particularly put emphasis on fostering interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary projects and offer our participants a comprehensive range of services—structured, individualized, and career-oriented.
Training opportunities
GRADE provides doctoral candidates, postdocs, and R3 researchers at Goethe University (as well as selected cooperation partners) with a wide range of training opportunities and supports them in structuring their doctoral phase.
Career support
GRADE prepares you for a career both within and beyond academia and offers insights into a variety of professional fields. At GRADE, you can build your network for the future and benefit from personalized career guidance.
Individual advising
Are you considering pursuing a doctorate? Are you already a doctoral candidate and facing challenges? GRADE supports you in your decision-making process after graduation and assists you with any difficulties during your doctoral journey. In addition, we provide extensive information on individual topics such as doctoral funding, mental health, and coaching.



Our Cooperation Partners
GRADE cooperates with many other Institutions, both within and outside the Goethe University. Here you will find an overview of our partners:
Goethe Research Academy for Early Career Researchers
- Postal AddressGRADE | Goethe University Westend CampusBuilding Languages, Cultures and Arts (SKW)Rostocker Straße 260323 / Frankfurt am Main
- Visitor AddressWestend CampusHouse of Languages, Cultures and Arts (SKW)Rostocker Straße 260323 / Frankfurt am MainRoom3rd floor
