What are the essential transferable skills of a PhD student? You can find the answer in various articles and websites such as academicpositions, findaphd, or cheekyscientist.
The European Research Framework definition of the R1 Researcher highlights (besides the research domain skills): critical thinking, ability to explain the outcome of the research, integrated language, communication and environment skills, especially in an international context.
To gain such skills, there are many educational opportunities offered to PhD students at our University. Below, we provide an overview of courses, events, and dedicated departments.
Not to miss a good event, you can also regularly check our news and events calendar where we post for you tips for courses or workshops offered by the University, research institutions or external subjects to doctoral students.
| Department | Skills | Course/Training | Details | Language |
| Research & Development Office MU | Cross-sectional | Freshers: Skills for Research Careers | IS MU | English |
| Summer School for PhD Students | OV MU | Czech | ||
| Scientists' Talks | Seminar Series & Mendel Lectures | MUNI | English | |
| Language Centre MU | Writing & Self-Presentation Communication | Academic Writing in English Language Skills for Employability Critical Thinking for Critical Times | CJV MU | English |
| Masaryk Writing Lab (CJV MU) | Video | English | ||
| Technology Transfer MU | Intellectual Property, Authorship | Courses in technology transfer, intellectual property, project management | CTT MU | Czech |
| Newsletter Interface | CTT news | English | ||
| CERPEK MU | Pedagogical | Pedagogical laboratory | CERPEK MU | Czech |
Current News:
This year, Martin successfully completed his PhD studies in the Molecular and Cell Biology and Genetics programme and defended his dissertation in the European Doctorate mode as the MUNI Mendel Doctorandus participant. During his studies, Martin won several different awards. Winning the Česká hlava award is an excellent conclusion to his doctoral studies at Masaryk University.
Congratulations to Martin for winning this prestigious award!
Events calendar:
Life Science Seminar Series Mat., Physic & Comp. Science Seminar Series
The seminar series for PhD students: lectures about Open Science - Current status and emerging trends, Data Management Planning, or planning a scientific career after PhD studies - PhD grant landscape and beyond are offered. One of the seminars is also dedicated to stays abroad, which you can find on the library's website under the title "How to: STAYS ABROAD for PhD students! Should I stay or should I go?"
We are pleased to announce that applications for the 2024/2025 academic year are now open for all Fulbright scholarship programmes.
If you are interested in applying for a Fulbright Scholarship, we highly recommend attending the online webinars for your chosen program.
Click here for an overview of webinars. The next application deadline is February 1, 2024.
Master Brain – Workshop, December 6, 2023, (9:00 – 12:00) CERPEK training room 328, Komenského náměstí 2, Brno.
Held in English / Web
Konference pod stromeček – The traditional pre-Christmas meeting of Czech scientists working abroad, December 22, 2023 (12:00) Charles University, Celetná 20, Prague or Online.
Held in Czech / Web
GFFA Science Slam 2024 – Conference, January 19, 2024, (Berlin exhibition grounds, hall 23a, Berlin, Germany)
Held in English / Web
World Congress on Controversies in Neurology – March 21-23, 2024 (London, UK)
Held in English / Web
Tip for webinars by Charlesworth Group - topics such as research communication, writing skills, publication process, career growth and others...
