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Doing a Doctorate – Yes or No?

Date
9. Jul 2026
Location
online
Organizer
Academic Skills Training
Speaker(s)
Dr. Alexander Egeling
Event type
Workshop
Event Language(s)
English
  • Target group:
    Master students or those interested in a doctorate at the University of Erfurt
  • Date/Time:
    09.07.2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Total seats:
    12
  • Deadline of registration:
    28.06.2026


Area of competence: Professional orientation and career planning

Desription

Anyone considering a doctorate after graduation or a subsequent professional phase has many questions. The workshop therefore offers an overview of all important aspects of such a decision. This includes a general overview of the doctoral project, as well as the opportunities it offers and the organi-zational challenges. In addition to several trainer inputs, there will also be opportunities to reflect by yourself and to discuss with others. 

In detail, the following points are concerned: 

  • What does it mean to do a doctorate? 
  • How does it affect your career prospects? 
  • How do you find supervisors and a topic? 
  • What kind of funding opportunities are there? 

There will also be time in the workshop for further questions. 

Abot the coach

Dr. Alexander Egeling

Dr Alexander Egeling is a certified trainer and coach for scientists. He studied and worked at uni-versities in Germany, Australia, and Canada. Specializing in research management, career planning and communication, he has more than 10 years of experience in higher education training. You can also book individual coaching sessions with him.

Learn more on www.alexander-egeling.de

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