Getting Started. The Successful Path to a Doctorate Degree
A workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center
As a doctoral student you are the project manager of your own doctoral project. The
Getting Started-Workshop supplies you with the tools you need to plan and execute your doctoral project as effectively and efficiently as possible.
Online Workshop
Monday, January 12, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Trainer
Dr. Jan Stamm
Language
English
Location
Online
Target Group
Doctoral students
Track(s)
Research
Certificate
16 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus certificate
Description
You discuss and test basic strategies and techniques of a good project and time management. This allows you to better organize yourself and your workload. Based on your existing working habits, you will learn more about what type of worker you are and how you can further improve your work situation.
Depending on the interests of the participants, we also deal with topics such as:
- How do you write efficiently?
- How do you communicate with your supervisor?
- How do you deal with stress and crises?
- How do you stay motivated?
Content
- Project management: planning with milestones; agile strategies and techniques; timeboxing; adjusting plans
- Efficient time management and self-management: setting priorities; 80/20-rule; pomodoro-technique
- Structuring your working day and week
- Communication with supervisors
- Efficient writing
Feedback from Participants
"I really liked the interactivity of the workshop. The teacher allowed us to communicate with each other and gain new perspectives from other people's opinions." (Participant 2024)
Contact
Bonn Graduate Center
Address
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47
53115 Bonn
More Workshops?
Have a look at further workshops offered in our Doctorate plus program this semester.
Also see
Certificate Doctorate plus
Acquire the Doctorate plus Certificate in one of our three career tracks and apply for an 'Add-on' in your track (job shadowing or career coaching).
E-Training
With our on-demand e-training courses, you can continue your education at your convenience.
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