Why join a structured doctoral program

Structured doctorate programs come with a package of offers that constitute
an added value in graduate education.

• A structured curriculum including:
  - lectures on the research topics and cutting-edge methodology of the RTG
  - joint journal club seminars
  - annual retreats with external guests
  - seminars hosting international guest speakers
  - students organised conferences and career events
  - social events and get-together
   is offered to all doctoral candidates of the RTG-NCA

• Tandem supervision by two PIs with complementary expertise on collaborative thesis topics

• Granting of a yearly travelling budget to attend conferences, workshops and external scientific and
   educational events.

• Opportunity to acquire additional soft skills and professional skills from a broad range of courses

• Possibility to engage and collect experiences in event organisation, fundraising and organising visiting stays
   of external scientists

• Network building and intensive interaction between renowned international scientists,
   postdoctoral researchers, alumni and doctoral researchers at other institutions

• Participation at social events organised by the RTG

• Specific support for international doctoral candidates