The extensively updated reprint of the handbook "Doctorate with prospects" is aimed at all those who are planning or are already in the middle of doctoral studies. The guidebook includes considerable information about relevant aspects of doctoral studies: * Writing an exposé * Financing the doctoral studies * Issues relating to the Social Law * Support provisions and structured doctoral studies models and stays abroad * Professional prospects of future doctoral students. In addition to the material and social aspects the team of authors also deals with the organisation of graduate schools as part of the initiative of excellence of the federal government and states. The handbook is the perfect source of information for doctoral students, but also for Universities and the public dealing with providing advice and financing of doctoral studies.