Networking - from the perspective of doctoral candidates Ing-Marie Ahl EIASM Academic Council Meeting 21 September 2009
Content 1. About Eurodoc 2. Different kinds of networking 3. Practical challenges 4. Possible solutions
Eurodoc on a Map
Eurodoc Structure Board Secretariat Council / General Meeting Workgroups Members Observers Individual Observers Individual Observers
Different kinds of networking Between universities/institutes Joint doctoral programmes Research collaboration National doctoral schools Between doctoral candidates Local clubs, activities Summer schools Organisations
Between doctoral candidates and senior researchers Mentorship programmes Conferences Summer schools National doctoral schools With different kinds of people Social or professional From different fields Relatives, neighbours, friends Different kinds of networking
Practical challenges Financial support Engagement/motivation Critical mass Time Technical/administrative issues National borders Competition Mobility
Possible solutions Change the attitudes Change the strategy and HR aspects Change the structure and routines Change the reward systems
Networking with Eurodoc Eurodoc 2010 Conference March 2010, Vienna, Austria
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