The Doctoral Association has no specific guidelines for confidentiality agreements. So far, there are only provisions in the framework doctoral regulations, particularly § 15. However, these primarily concern embargo periods for the publication of the dissertation. Confidentiality agreements must be concluded individually with the respective research partners. 

Rahmenpromotionsordnung, Promotionsverband BW

In principle, the provisions of the State Travel Expenses Act of Baden-Württemberg apply. Combining a business trip with a private stay (vacation days) is generally possible. The private stay must be stated in the business trip application and covered by vacation leave.

The published dissertation must correspond to the approved version. The respective universities where the first supervisors are employed have publication guidelines.