1. www.eurodoc.net Networking - from the perspective of doctoral candidates Ing-Marie Ahl EIASM Academic Council Meeting 21 September 2009

2. Content www.eurodoc.net 1. About Eurodoc 2. Different kinds of networking 3. Practical challenges 4. Possible solutions

3. Eurodoc on a Map www.eurodoc.net

4. Eurodoc Structure www.eurodoc.net Board Secretariat Council / General Meeting Workgroups Members Observers Individual Observers Individual Observers

5. Different kinds of networking www.eurodoc.net Between universities/institutes Joint doctoral programmes Research collaboration National doctoral schools Between doctoral candidates Local clubs, activities Summer schools Organisations

6. www.eurodoc.net 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

7. Practical challenges www.eurodoc.net Financial support Engagement/motivation Critical mass Time Technical/administrative issues National borders Competition Mobility

8. Possible solutions www.eurodoc.net Change the attitudes Change the strategy and HR aspects Change the structure and routines Change the reward systems

9. Networking with Eurodoc www.eurodoc.net Eurodoc 2010 Conference 11-15 March 2010, Vienna, Austria

10. www.eurodoc.net For more information, please, visit our webpage: www.eurodoc.net or contact us at: board@eurodoc.net