The goal of the integrated research training group (MGK) (German: Modul Integriertes Graduiertenkolleg) is to further educate and qualify doctoral candidates and to address scientific questions and problems in a global context of sustainable value creation while offering a both structured and flexible path to a doctoral degree. Through the perspective of international exchange, the doctoral candidates receive the opportunity to build up and strengthen design competence, innovation skills and scientific excellence above and beyond their specific field of research.