LEARNING OUTCOMES
This introductory course is designed to support early-stage doctoral students in understanding how to build an academic research profile and how to connect to and network with the international academic community. Students will also learn about the main academic conferences, academic journals, and publishing processes in their research field. They also gain practical insights into how to craft of a convincing doctoral research plan and how to apply for research funding from different national funding bodies. After the course the students will better understand the different ways a PhD journey can serve as promising foundation for an academic career in their field of interest.
Credits: 3
Schedule: 08.02.2023 - 24.05.2023
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Henri Schildt, Ewald Kibler
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Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
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Students are provided with understandings and ‘tips & tricks’ for writing a doctoral research plan, applying for funding, connecting to the international academic community, and building an early-career research profile. Class discussions support this learning and sharing of experiences, ideas, and questions. Teachers in charge provide introductions to the key themes and issues, provide the necessary reading materials, and provide the assignments.
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FURTHER INFORMATION
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Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Spring III - V
2023-2024 Spring III - V