JGU and its partners offer a variety of courses that support young researchers to further develop their transferable skill set. Those courses are meant as an additional qualification during the scientific qualification of young researchers.
Dr. Ute Henning; Language Resource Center TU Darmstadt
This workshop is aimed at doctoral researchers working on dissertations or other complex writing projects. It explores how AI-based writing tools can support the writing process, from literature management to drafting and revising. Participants will learn how to break down writing into manageable steps, improve efficiency, and reflect on the benefits and limitations of using AI. The workshop includes trainer input, group work, individual exercises, and hands-on tool testing. An optional individual writing consultation with the SchreibCenter is also available.
| Date | 05.09.25, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 12.09.25, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| Offered by | TU Darmstadt |
Matthieu Kollig; GlobalPilots
This online course is designed for doctoral candidates in the early stages of their PhD and introduces key project management methods tailored to managing a dissertation project. Over four sessions, participants will learn how to define objectives, structure tasks, estimate timelines, and assess risks. The course aims to help participants gain a clear overview of their PhD project and manage it more effectively. It is held in English, limited to 12 participants, and requires a stable internet connection and proper technical equipment.
| Date | Part 1: 09.09.25, login 8:30 am / start 9:00 am / end 10:30 pm Part 2: 10.09.25, login 8:30 am / start 9:00 am / end 12:45 pm Part 3: 12.09.25, login 8:30 am / start 9:00 am / end 12:45 pm Part 4: 16.09.25, login 8:30 am / start 9:00 am / end 12:45 pm |
| Offered by | JGU Mainz |
Oliver Delto M.A.; SchreibCenter at the Language Resource Center, TU Darmstadt
This interactive writing workshop supports doctoral researchers and postdocs from all fields who want to improve their scientific writing in English. Focusing on the writing process as a whole - from outlining to revising - participants will explore their individual writing styles, try new techniques, and apply them to their own texts. The workshop includes group work, individual writing exercises, and practical strategies for organizing content, enhancing clarity, and achieving writing flow.
| Date | 18.09.25, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 19.09.25, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Offered by | TU Darmstadt |
Dr. Julia Verse; Wissenschaft und Beratung | Team Scientific Integrity, Berlin
This online course is designed for doctoral researchers in the early stages of their PhD and provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of good scientific practice. Participants will explore national and international guidelines, discuss cases of scientific misconduct, and learn how to handle challenging situations in research. Key topics include data management, authorship, publication ethics, and the role of mentoring. The course encourages active participation through case-based discussions and plenary sessions.
| Date | Part 1: 30.09.25, 9:30 am - 4:15 pm Part 2: 01.10.25, 9:30 am - 4:15 pm |
| Offered by | JGU Mainz; General Postgraduate Program |
What is next after your doctorate or postdoc phase? In the post-doctoral phase, there is often the challenge of making more fundamental career decisions, developing and implementing an individual strategy for your own career. In fact, as an academic, you have excellent opportunities to pursue a career path that suits you.
JGU's Human Resources Development would like to support you in developing and realising your own career strategy with an individual coaching offer. If you decide to take advantage of this offer, you will have the opportunity to focus and work on your individual counselling needs in up to 5 coaching sessions with an external career coach.
| Date | Individual appointments |
| Offered by | Human Resources Development |
In an increasingly interconnected world, academia brings together diverse cultures, beliefs, and perspectives. To collaborate effectively across borders and disciplines, scholars must develop cultural awareness and adaptability.
- Understanding and navigating the complexities of global academia
- Recognizing and managing culture shock
- Developing cultural intelligence for academic and professional success
- Embracing diversity and inclusion in research and teaching
In cooperation with TwentyOne Skills, GRADE offers 35+ asynchronous online courses. Each 3-month session starts in January, April, July, and October. Participants can register anytime and access the courses for three months on the TwentyOne Skills online platform.
| Date | asynchronous online course |
| Offered by | GRADE Uni Frankfurt |