Project and Time Management for Doctoral Students

A Doctorate plus^BIGS workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center

This workshop teaches skills to manage the doctoral thesis as a project and the focus is clearly on the concrete planning of one's own dissertation project. Day one and two
concentrate on mid-term project planning, day three on calculating one´s own workload, setting priorities and organizing time on the level of daily and weekly routines.

Online Workshop

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 20, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Please register your interest in this workshop by September 10, 2025.

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Trainer

Dr. Nils Reschke

Language

English

Location

Online

Target Group

Doctoral students from the Bonn International Graduate Schools (BIGS)

Track(s)

Research

Certificate

12 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus certificate

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Description

After the workshop, you will know how to plan your project more precisely and what you
can do to get support from your supervisors. You will reflect on your individual working
style, learn how to deal with stress and with losses of motivation in the long run. All in all,
our approach is to demystify the process of a doctorate by making it manageable and
developing a certain distance from it.

The workshop´s methods range from trainer input to individual project planning, group
works and plenum discussions. The workshop is completed by a short “Survival Kit" where
participants profit from sharing their experiences with peers and with the trainer. To meet the needs of the participants they will be asked to fill out a questionnaire before the workshop.

Content

Success factors for research projects
Setting goals and deriving realistic tasks
Planning the next 3-6 months of your doctoral project
Managing the supervisor relationship
Dealing with project risks and crises
Setting priorities, organizing time and workload
Your working style and time-management type
Transfer suggestions

Childcare

If you need childcare during the event, please contact the Family Office of the University of Bonn at least two weeks in advance.

Creditable for the Micro Credential 'Leadership & Management'

Micro Credentials for doctoral students offer the opportunity to systematically add key future skills to your professional expertise. You can apply for a Micro Credential if you successfully complete at least four workshops from one area of expertise.

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