das Promotionsverfahren
Translation
doctoral procedure, PhD process, doctoral examination process
Examples
Das Promotionsverfahren dauert mehrere Jahre.
The doctoral procedure takes several years.
Er hat sein Promotionsverfahren erfolgreich abgeschlossen.
He has successfully completed his doctoral procedure.
Grammar Patterns
((the doctoral procedure)) ((to begin/complete)) to begin/complete the doctoral procedure He wants to complete the doctoral procedure next year.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Doktorandenprogramm, Habilitationsverfahren
Etymology
Composed of 'Promotion' (doctorate) and 'Verfahren' (procedure).
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'procedure' (Verfahren) for your academic 'promotion' to a doctor.