The “New Doctorate” in Austria: Progress toward a Professional Model or Status Quo? (original) (raw)

The paper explores the evolution of doctoral education in Austria within the context of the Bologna Process, questioning whether recent reforms represent genuine progress toward a professional model or merely reinforce the existing status quo. It compares traditional apprenticeship models characteristic of European doctoral education with more formalized professional models emerging from the American system. Case studies help elucidate the challenges and considerations shaping the implementation and future of the 'new doctorate' in Austria.