Training
Thesis Advisory Committee (TAC)
PhD students can be guided through their research by a Thesis Advisory Committee. The committee consists of the student's advisor and 3 other scientists which convene once a year with the student. The TAC provides independent supervision and evaluation of the PhD project and monitors the research progress to ensure an efficient and successful completion of the PhD work. moreMandatory Courses
PhD Course
For first year PhD students the program faculty organize a 2-week course introducing their particular field of research. The course consists of a series of lectures and lab practicals to provide the students with a broader research overview and focusses on special techniques used in each department. Find here the detailed schedule of this year´s course and a picture of its participants!
For first year PhD students the program faculty organize a 2-week course introducing their particular field of research. The course consists of a series of lectures and lab practicals to provide the students with a broader research overview and focusses on special techniques used in each department. Find here the detailed schedule of this year´s course and a picture of its participants!
PhD Symposium
Each autumn, a 2-day mini-symposium is held for all PhD students. Second year PhD students present their projects on posters while third year PhD students give brief talks. It provides first year PhD students with an overview of ongoing PhD projects and challenges advanced students to hone their presentation skills. Find the pictures of last year's PhD Symposium at our gallery.
Each autumn, a 2-day mini-symposium is held for all PhD students. Second year PhD students present their projects on posters while third year PhD students give brief talks. It provides first year PhD students with an overview of ongoing PhD projects and challenges advanced students to hone their presentation skills. Find the pictures of last year's PhD Symposium at our gallery.
DiKo (Tuesday Colloquium)
In the DiKo seminars Directors, group leaders, post docs and some PhD students from the Institutes present their current research. Find the current schedule here.
In the DiKo seminars Directors, group leaders, post docs and some PhD students from the Institutes present their current research. Find the current schedule here.
MiKo (Wednesday Colloquium)
The MiKo seminars are part of our External Visitor Lecture Series covering all areas of biology. Invited speakers are established scientists with an outstanding research record. Find the current schedule here. PhD students are encouraged to suggest potential speakers (contact either the PhD coordinator or the PhD representatives).
The MiKo seminars are part of our External Visitor Lecture Series covering all areas of biology. Invited speakers are established scientists with an outstanding research record. Find the current schedule here. PhD students are encouraged to suggest potential speakers (contact either the PhD coordinator or the PhD representatives).
Optional Courses
PhD Advanced Courses
In order to provide an in-depth training in specific methods and approaches, the program faculty offer short intense courses to small numbers of advanced PhD students. A list of courses currently offered is available here.
In order to provide an in-depth training in specific methods and approaches, the program faculty offer short intense courses to small numbers of advanced PhD students. A list of courses currently offered is available here.
Soft Skills Seminars
These one-to-two day lectures and seminars cover a wide variety of topics such as project management, bioethics, scientific writing, poster presentation and team building, as well as introducing career options. Some pictures from recent seminars can be found in the gallery.
These one-to-two day lectures and seminars cover a wide variety of topics such as project management, bioethics, scientific writing, poster presentation and team building, as well as introducing career options. Some pictures from recent seminars can be found in the gallery.
Courses offered by the University of Tuebingen
Students in the International PhD Program are typically enrolled at the University of Tübingen and can attend graduate level courses. The online course catalogue of the University of Tübingen contains an exhaustive list of all courses, lectures and seminars offered by the university.
Of note is the Studium Professionale program which provides training in soft skills in five different areas: interdisciplinary competence and general knowledge, communication, social competence, personality development, career information.
Furthermore, courses for women are organized by the equal opportunity office.
Most of the courses are held in German - check with the lecturer.
Students in the International PhD Program are typically enrolled at the University of Tübingen and can attend graduate level courses. The online course catalogue of the University of Tübingen contains an exhaustive list of all courses, lectures and seminars offered by the university.
Of note is the Studium Professionale program which provides training in soft skills in five different areas: interdisciplinary competence and general knowledge, communication, social competence, personality development, career information.
Furthermore, courses for women are organized by the equal opportunity office.
Most of the courses are held in German - check with the lecturer.