PhD Navigator – A Guide Through the German Academic System
Doing a PhD in Germany brings lots of challenges – the most important one is to understand the German Academic System and the workflow of a PhD-project. This training explains the hidden rules of German academia and provides detailed insights in rules, formalities, time-lines, tasks and pitfalls of a PhD-project. Having a good overview of the upcoming milestones from the start of research until handing-in the doctoral thesis and related expectations provides clarity. Being aware of networking and career opportunities in the German academic system is another asset of this workshop. Understanding academic communication and institutional working culture supports a better integration in the host institute. A reflective view about communication, relationships and expectations with supervisors, colleagues and other co-workers supports a better understanding of how to get the support needed.
Contents
- History, meanings, traditions of the German Academic System
- Path to a PhD-degree – phases, milestones, formal requirements, pitfalls
- Structures and career opportunities in the German academic landscape
- Good scientific conduct and backgrounds
- Intercultural communication in German academia
- Getting the best out of supervision: different cultural expectations in supervision
- Typical problems and challenges in scientific cross-cultural communication
Learning outcome
- Insight in structures, career paths, traditions and hidden rules in German Academia
- Overview about requirements for a successful accomplishment of a PhD
- Clearer picture about supervision and expectations in research
This workshop is open to all users of the Hamburg Research Academy. Participation is free of charge, for further information please read the conditions of participation.
Details
Date:
Wed, 10 November 2021, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM, online
This online event takes place via an online meeting tool. We will send the participants access data and information on the software used in advance.
Requirements:
A computer with internet access, a microphone and a webcam is required.
Target groups:
doctoral researchers
Organizer:
Hamburg Research Academy
Trainer:
Dr. Christine Issa
Dr. Christine Issa is an advisor, trainer, coach and co-founder of SAMINWORLD in Duesseldorf. She is a registered merchant, a certified coach (DGfC) and a Geographer with a PhD in Geographical Conflict Research. She has years of project management experience in industry, academia and development cooperation.
Maximum number of participants:
12