The qualification program of the BGTS complements the individual doctoral studies and supports the training of young researchers.
The BGTS has no set curriculum. Doctoral students can select the courses and activities that best meet their needs.
Below is a list of some possible training measures for doctoral students in the BGTS. Subject-specific qualificationResearch oriented courses and seminars take place within the framework of the participating programs, faculties and institutions.
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The BGTS comprises the doctoral training of three disciplines and attaches importance on interdisciplinary collaboration.
As a joint interdisciplinary event for all BGTS members the BGTS colloquium takes place once per semester.
The BGTS supports international exchange of young researchers. Once a year Mobility Grants are awarded to doctoral students planning a research stay abroad.
The participation in international conferences and summer schools is a good opportunity to establish contacts with researchers from all over the world, but also to present own research.
There are many opportunities to gain useful qualifications beside the subject-specific training. Examples are teaching or the organization of scientific events.
In addition, Bielefeld University's Personnel development program offers a wide range of transferable skills courses. These are open to doctoral students of Bielefeld University.
At the end of their doctoral studies students can obtain a certificate listing all activities completed in addition to the thesis work.To record activities:
For all lectures and seminars which you can find in the electronic course catalogue (ekVV), please proceed as follows:
For all activites which are not available in the ekVV (e.g. external conferences) please write an e-mail to the BGTS office (bgts@uni-bielefeld.de) containing the following: