Welcome Weeks: Ready, steady, go!? Waypoints and worth to know for succeeding in your doctorate at the University of Stuttgart

Time:	October 30, 2025, 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Lecturer:	Dr. Cornelia Frank (Consultant for Early Researchers, Graduate Academy, GRADUS)
Event language:	English
This continuing education course is aimed at :	Doctoral researchers
Meeting mode:	in presence
Venue:	Universitätsstraße 32-34, Raum: U32.150
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The aim of this interactive presentation is to provide you with all the wisdom and ways you need for a good start as a doctoral researcher, to pursue your research project with wise workflow and to wonderfully wrap up your doctoral journey successfully.

The presentation is based on a multidimensional approach to doctoral processes since experience has shown that productive doctoral processes are easier if formal, research- and supervision-related as well as personal-psychological aspects are considered from the outset. Accordingly, the presentation will cover the following topics:

• Formal level: From acceptance as a doctoral candidate to the doctoral certificate
• Scientific level: Rules and support services for research data management and publishing
• Supervisory relationship: Doctoral agreement, clarified role expectations, code of conduct in the German academic system
• Qualification program and support services for doctoral researchers
• Mental and emotional aspects: Creating your research flow and appreciating your resources
• Life-situation specific aspects
• Career development programs

Format:
Interactive format with information input, self-reflection questions, peer-to-peer exchange and Q&A sessions.

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