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
Details
Date:
Wed, 10 November 2021, 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM, online
Requirements for participation:
- Attendance: Participation is only possible, if you can guarantee an uninterrupted attendance.
- Attention: Online events require the same undivided attention as face-to-face events. Please refrain from parallel activities.
- Interaction: In general HRA events are interactive and require your active participation.
- Visibility: Please turn on your camera, if possible. Especially in our workshops, this is essential for a productive working environment.
Career Stage:
Doctoral Phase
Language:
English
Organizer:
Hamburg Research Academy
Trainer:
Dr. Christine Kohistani is an advisor, trainer, coach and co-founder of SAMINWORLD in Düsseldorf. 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